Tar Heels, Demon Deacons, and Courage: USWNT World Cup players with NC ties

Posted Jul 19, 2023
The US Women's National Team will be playing for its fifth World Cup Championship this summer, with an opener against Vietnam on Friday. The star-laden USWNT has several Tar Heels in the 23-player mix. Here's a look at players with ties to North Carolina. Emily Fox, Defender, No. 23 (UNC, NC Courage), Crystal Dunn, Defender, No. 19 (UNC, NC Courage). (Fayetteville Observer)

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