Tar Heels in the Women’s World Cup: Alessia Russo

Posted Jul 13, 2023
After turning heads at last year’s European Championships, where she scored the goal of the tournament, England's Alessia Russo will step on to a bigger stage with more responsibility on her shoulders. With the world’s eyes on her at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the former UNC standout could take the next step towards international superstardom. (Tar Heel Blog)

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