Meet Community Connector Heather O'Reilly with Arsenal Ladies FC

Posted Sep 15, 2017
Heather O'Reilly's competitive fire, along with a tremendous amount of self-discipline and hard work, helped her become an elite world class soccer player who starred at UNC and went on to win World Cup championships and Olympic gold medals. Now, even while playing professionally for Arsenal Ladies FC in England, O’Reilly is dedicated to helping young women develop. (Raleigh News & Observer)

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