Heather O'Reilly readily returns to North Carolina in joining Courage roster

Posted Jul 2, 2018
One of the most decorated players in American soccer history is home in the Triangle. Heather O'Reilly just got picked up by the NC Courage. As a soccer player at UNC, she won two College Cups. At 33 years-old, O'Reilly is the oldest player on the Courage Roster. She boasts three gold medals and helped team USA win the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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