Carlos Somoano Named UNC Men's Soccer Head Coach

Posted Apr 25, 2011
University of North Carolina Athletic Director Dick Baddour announced April 25, 2011 the hiring of Carlos Somoano as the fifth head coach in men's soccer program history. Somoano, the 2011 National Soccer Coaches Association of America South Region Assistant Coach of the Year, has served as the top assistant at North Carolina for the last nine seasons helping lead the Tar Heels to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including three straight NCAA College Cup showings. (Tar Heel Blue)

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