Brianna Pinto's Whirlwind Summer

Posted Aug 6, 2018
When UNC midfielder Brianna Pinto took the field Monday for the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Soccer Team at the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup, it marked another milestone in her impressive career. But it likely wasn't the highlight of her summer. In June, Pinto spoke before the FIFA Congress in Moscow as part of the North American bid to land the 2026 World Cup. (GoHeels.com)

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