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USMNT Legend Eddie Pope on World Cups Past and Present

Eddie Pope knows what it means to represent the Stars and Stripes. The legendary defender—winner of the Concacaf Champions Cup (1998), U.S. Open Cup (1996), MLS Cup (1996, 1997, 1999) and Supporters’ Shield (1997, 1999)—racked up 82 national team caps, enjoyed three trips to the World Cup and claimed the 2005 Concacaf Gold Cup. (US Soccer)

Former UNC Standout Eddie Pope Ranked No. 6 On List Of Best American Soccer Players Of All Time

Quiet and unassuming, but athletic, intelligent, and with technical ability aplenty, Eddie Pope was one of the most complete defenders America has ever produced, which were spent entirely in MLS. For the USMNT, he started each of 82 games he played between 1996 and 2006, playing a key role in the historic run to the last eight at the 2002 World Cup. (Sports Illustrated)

Mia Hamm Never Stopped Serving The Game

Mia Hamm loves soccer. I didn't have to interview her to know that, but after an eleven-minute conversation, I walked away understanding just how deeply that love runs. Every time I brought up one of those accomplishments, Hamm brought the conversation back to her team, to the game, to the athletes who have come before and after her. (FOX Sports Radio)

Three UNC Women's Soccer Standouts Prepare For U-20 National Team Camp

The U.S. U-20 Women's National Team has announced the 24-player roster for an upcoming training camp and pair of matches. A trio of Tar Heels were named to the roster: Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson, and Sealey Strawn. The team will train and compete at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville, Ga. from July 5-16. (GoHeels.com)

UNC's Dorrance Field Becomes Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium

UNC has expanded the name of its soccer and lacrosse venue to Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium, recognizing youth sports opportunities while continuing to honor legendary coach Anson Dorrance. Kathleen Welsh and Gary Loveman, parents of two former UNC women's soccer players, made a leadership gift to broaden the stadium's name. (GoHeels.com)

Former Tar Heel Soccer Standout Sebastian Berhalter nets first career World Cup goal

In that loss to Turkey, the USMNT played most of their backups as they opted to rest the starters. But one of those backups is a key substitute who is one of the first to come off the bench for the team. Sebastian Berhalter has carved out a role for himself in his first World Cup. On Thursday, the former Tar Heel standout scored his first career World Cup goal. (USA Today)

Check out the Full Schedule for UNC’s ACC Network Takeover

The ACC Network will air a full day of UNC games from the 2025-26 academic year Wednesday, July 1. It’s part of a series of ACC Network Takeovers. UNC’s takeover includes coverage from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. At 5 p.m., catch one of the most memorable games in the history of the Smith Center, as ACCN will re-air UNC’s win over Duke. (Chapelboro.com)

Seth Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN

A full day of memorable North Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming. The 24 hours of programming showcase some of the most memorable moments from the UNC sports season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC alum, former Tar Heels soccer player Jenny Chiu hosts FIFA World Cup TV series

Jenny Chiu ’17 always aimed to become a soccer star. And she has — just not in the way she imagined. As 48 countries compete in the FIFA World Cup this summer, Chiu’s presence can be felt across the globe. The UNC Hussman alumna is the host and face of the TV show “Stories From the Cities,” FIFA’s official documentary series for the World Cup. (UNC.edu)

UNC Repeats Fourth-Place Finish In Final Learfield Directors' Cup Standings

Two national runner-up teams and seven others in the top 10 led the University of North Carolina to a second-straight fourth-place finish in the 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup. This is UNC's seventh-straight top-10 finish, 10th in the last 11 seasons and 27th in the 32-year history of the competition. Only Stanford and Florida (with 32 apiece) have more. (GoHeels.com)

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