Emily Fox, Brianna Pinto, Taylor Otto Selected In 2021 NWSL Draft

Posted Jan 13, 2021
Emily Fox, Brianna Pinto, and Taylor Otto were each chosen to continue their soccer careers professionally in the NWSL draft on Wednesday. Racing Louisville selected Fox with the first overall pick and Otto with the 11th selection, while Sky Blue FC drafted Brianna Pinto third overall. Fox is the second Tar Heel to go No. 1 in the draft's nine-year history. (GoHeels.com)

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