Menu

Allie Long Fought Hard to Get Back into U.S. Picture


When Jill Ellis named her roster for a pair of United States women’s national team friendlies this past April, many fans raised their eyebrows at the inclusion of 28-year-old midfielder . After all, Ellis had failed to name Long to any of the first three rosters of 2016, including the January camp, Olympic qualifying in February, or the SheBelieves Cup in March. (American Soccer Now)

Related:

Hope Munson Called Up For U.S. U-20 National Team Training Camp
U.S. U-20 Women's National Team coach Vicky Jepson announced the 24-player roster for a training camp Feb. 24 - Mar. 3, and Hope Munson will...

Newsletter: Trimble's Triple, Banghart's Big Win, Surratt's Super Sunday, Remembering James Spurling
What a week in UNC sports! Seth Trimble became a legend, Women’s Basketball beat State in their house, Chazz Surratt won a Super Bowl, two...

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Comes Home, Belichick Denied, UNC Women's Tennis Takes Down No. 1
Since we last caught up, Caleb Wilson had a happy homecoming in Atlanta, Bill Belichick was denied election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame...

UNC Women’s Soccer Welcomes Nation's No. 1 Recruiting Class
UNC Women's Soccer and head Coach Damon Nahas announced the addition of 12 players to the incoming class of 2026. The future Tar Heels were...