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USWNT icon Crystal Dunn reflects on paving the way for those after her
Crystal Dunn announced her retirement from professional soccer in January, bringing an end to a decorated career that spanned both the U.S. and Europe. Most recently, she had been playing overseas with Paris Saint-Germain, but made her name in the National Women’s Soccer League, where she won three NWSL championships and three Shields. (
Goal.com)
The Ultimate Teammate: Heather O'Reilly’s Lasting Impact on the USWNT
Heather O'Reilly always wanted to win. Whether it was capturing two NCAA championships at UNC or lifting a FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy, O'Reilly’s drive and dedication carried her to the top of podiums at every stage of her career. That career was recently recognized when O'Reilly was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. (
US Soccer)
U.S. Soccer Podcast: What Eddie Pope Learned in Three World Cups
Eddie Pope was part of 2002 World Cup team that made a run to the quarterfinals – the best men’s team showing of the modern era. But he was also part of the 1998 team that was dumped from the group stages without gaining a point. In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast, fellow Tar Heel
Meghan Klingenberg talks to Eddie about his three World Cups. (
US Soccer)
Newsletter: Keita Commits, Malone Visits Momo, Hansbrough to the Hall, Baseball Blasts Duke
What a week! UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone landed Sayon Keita and
Cade Bennerman, recruited Momo Faye, lost Maxim Logue, and is reportedly targeting Italian center
Luigi Suigo.
Matt Able was invited to the NBA Combine, there are four new Tar Heel Hall-of-Famers, Baseball blasted Duke, and UNC Women’s Hoops hosted a 5-star recruit. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Tyler Hansbrough, Eddie Pope Enter North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
Former Tar Heel standouts
Tyler Hansbrough, the ACC's all-time leading scorer and only four-time first-team All-America men's basketball player in league history, and
Eddie Pope, a five-time MLS All-Star and starter for the United States Men's National Team in the 2002 World Cup, were inducted on Friday into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Athletics Celebrates Year Of Excellence At 2026 Rammy Awards
In a year full of highlights in athletics and in the classroom, UNC student-athletes ditched their uniforms and came out in style to celebrate a year for the record books at the 2026 Rammy Awards at Memorial Hall. All of UNC's 28 varsity programs, as well as coaches, staff, band, and spirit, walked across the Carolina Blue carpet prior to Monday's festivities. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Men's Soccer Coach Carlos Somoano Agrees To 3-Year Contract Extension
Carolina Men's Soccer coach Carlos Somoano has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with UNC. During his 15 seasons as head coach for the Tar Heels, Somoano has accrued a record of 185-68-55 and his 67 ACC wins are the most for a head coach in program history. He has guided 14 of his 15 squads to NCAA postseason play. (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: Terrance Brown Watch, Neoklis Avdalas Commits, UNC Baseball Blasts No. 2 GT
UNC Basketball fans are on Terrance Brown watch as the transfer portal churns. Neoklis Avdalas became
Michael Malone’s first portal commitment,
Henri Veesaar remains undecided, Kim English backed out,
Malloy Smith signed, UNC Baseball blasted No. 2 Georgia Tech, Women’s Basketball landed three transfers, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Heather O'Reilly, Tobin Heath reflect on 2026 National Soccer Hall of Fame induction
Tobin Heath will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in May and admitted that up until this, "there’s probably nothing in my career that I’ve ever been like, 'Oh my gosh, what an honor.'" Heather O’Reilly found out she was nominated for the Hall of Fame after showing up at UNC to presumably participate in a celebration of Heath’s career. (
The IX Sports)
UNC Women’s Soccer Off To Ireland To Play Shelbourne FC
The North Carolina women's soccer team will travel to Dublin, Ireland to play Shelbourne FC on August 28, the day before UNC's football program will play TCU in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The back-to-back matchups will showcase the Carolina brand internationally and provide a unique experience for Tar Heel student-athletes and fans. (
GoHeels.com)