Brianna Pinto to Enter Wednesday’s NWSL Draft

Posted Jan 13, 2021
UNC junior midfielder Brianna Pinto announced she will enter Wednesday’s NWSL Draft and turn pro following the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament in May, after an outstanding career in Chapel Hill. The Durham native has scored 29 goals and dished out 16 assists in her three seasons as a Tar Heel, earning First Team All-American status in 2020. (Chapelboro.com)

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