Tar Heels in the Women’s World Cup: Lucy Bronze

Posted Jul 22, 2023
Lucy Bronze is the third, and oldest, Tar Heel that will play in the World Cup for England. The 31-year old right back has been to three World Cups and has 105 appearances for the Lionesses. She is the starting right back for Barcelona, the best women’s club in the world. Bronze came to Chapel Hill in 2009 after graduating high school in Alnwick, England. (Tar Heel Blog)

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