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UNC Women's Soccer Standout Bella Sember Signs With KIF Örebro DFF In Sweden

National champion and recent UNC graduate Bella Sember has signed a professional contract with KIF Örebro DFF, a club in the highest division of professional women's soccer in Sweden. Sember ended her four-year Tar Heel career with 14 goals, five assists, and 33 points in 82 appearances. Eight of her 14 career goals were game-winners. (GoHeels.com)

Sun Jan 5, 2025 | Permalink

Kate Faasse Wins 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy

The best player in college soccer is North Carolina's own Kate Faasse. Faasse was named the winner of the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy, the most coveted honor in NCAA soccer. She was presented the award during a banquet on Jan. 3, 2025 in St. Louis. UNC now has eight players who have won a combined 10 Hermann Trophies, the most by any school. (GoHeels.com)

Sat Jan 4, 2025 | Permalink

Year in review: Looking back at a roller-coaster 2024 in the ACC

After 47 years and 21 national championships as the women’s soccer coach at North Carolina, Anson Dorrance decided it was time for a change. Just 5 days before the start of the season, Dorrance stepped down, turning the reins over to his long-time assistant Damon Nahas. The surprise move seemed to energize the Tar Heels. (Saturday Down South)

Tue Dec 31, 2024 | Permalink

UNC Finishes Fall Sports Season Second In Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings

Women's soccer's 23rd national championship was the top highlight of a wildly successful fall semester of University of North Carolina athletic accomplishments, which has led to a second place showing for the Tar Heels in the 2024-25 Learfield Directors' Cup standings. All seven of Carolina's fall sports have scored points in the Director's Cup standings. (GoHeels.com)

Tue Dec 24, 2024 | Permalink

UNC Women’s Soccer Coaches Honored As National Staff Of The Year

After leading the Tar Heels to their unprecedented 23rd national championship, the UNC women's soccer coaching staff has been recognized as the NCAA Women's National Coaching Staff of the Year by United Soccer Coaches. Recently-named head coach Damon Nahas and assistant coaches Chris Ducar and Tracey Bates Leone received the honor. (GoHeels.com)

Sun Dec 22, 2024 | Permalink

UNC Men's Soccer Trio Selected In MLS SuperDraft

Three North Carolina men's soccer players were selected in 2025 MLS SuperDraft. Tate Johnson (15th overall to Vancouver), Charlie Harper (38th overall to Colorado), and Riley Thomas (42nd overall to Austin) heard their names called Friday. Friday was the 11th time the Tar Heels have three-or-more draft picks in the same year in MLS Draft history. (GoHeels.com)

Sat Dec 21, 2024 | Permalink

TopDrawerSoccer’s Postseason Awards Feature Several Tar Heels

Coming off its 23rd national championship, several members of the UNC women's soccer team have been recognized by TopDrawerSoccer based on performance, statistical accomplishments, conference honors, and team success. Awards include Kate Faasse being named TDS Player of the Year and Damon Nahas being tabbed the Coach of the Year. (GoHeels.com)

Thu Dec 19, 2024 | Permalink

UNC's Riley Thomas Named Men's Soccer All-America

UNC men's soccer defender Riley Thomas has been named to the United Soccer Coaches All-America list. Selected as a Third Team All-America honoree, Thomas earned national honors for the first time in his career. Thomas becomes the 51st All-American in program history, the first defender for UNC since Alex Comsia in 2018 to earn national recognition. (GoHeels.com)

Tue Dec 17, 2024 | Permalink

The Kate Faasse Files

After scoring just four goals in her freshman and sophomore seasons combined, North Carolina's Kate Faasse had a breakout junior year in 2024. Her 20 goals and eight game-winners led the nation while her 44 points ranked first in the ACC and second in the NCAA, earning All-America First Team honors and the Tar Heels' 23rd national championship. (GoHeels.com)