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THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Comes Home, Belichick Denied, UNC Women's Tennis Takes Down No. 1

Since we last caught up, Caleb Wilson had a happy homecoming in Atlanta, Bill Belichick was denied election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot, UNC Women’s Tennis took down No. 9 NC State and No. 1 Georgia, soccer legend Crystal Dunn retired, Mitch Mason updated us on his health status, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Women’s Soccer Welcomes Nation's No. 1 Recruiting Class

UNC Women's Soccer and head Coach Damon Nahas announced the addition of 12 players to the incoming class of 2026. The future Tar Heels were ranked the no. 1 recruiting class by TopDrawerSoccer. Midfielder Scottie Antonucci will head to Chapel Hill from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif, where she was a 3-time ECNL All-American with Legends FC. (GoHeels.com)

Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer

Former North Carolina and United States women's national team great Crystal Dunn on Thursday announced her retirement from soccer at age 33. The surprising news came via a post on her Instagram account. In it, she said she wanted to spend more time with her husband, Pierre Soubrier, and 3-year-old son Marcel. "This decision has not come easily..." (ESPN)

UNC Athletics Tops Learfield Directors' Cup Final Fall Standings

First-team All-America forward Ryleigh Heck led UNC Field Hockey to its NCAA-record 29th appearance in the national semifinals, which helped the Tar Heels claim the top spot nationally in the fall standings in the 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup. UNC posted two top-10, five top-20 and six top-30 finishes in NCAA postseason competition in the fall. (GoHeels.com)

Olivia Thomas Signs With Denver Summit FC

Denver Summit FC announced the signing of former UNC forward Olivia Thomas ahead of the club’s inaugural season in the National Women’s Soccer League. Thomas joins Summit FC following a prolific career with the Tar Heels, where she helped lead the program to the 2024 NCAA National Championship as one of the top attackers in the country. (Denver Summit FC)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Bay Area Blues, Dylan Mingo Update, Drake Maye to AFC Championship

Hubert Davis’ seat is heating up as UNC Basketball continued its disappointing defensive run by dropping both games of its California road trip, Dylan Mingo pushes back his commitment date, Drake Maye leads the Patriots to the AFC Championship game, Women’s Basketball sweeps the Sunshine State, Football lands an LSU transfer, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Tessa Dellarose Signs With Chicago Stars FC

Chicago Stars FC have signed Tessa Dellarose to a three-year contract running through the 2028 National Women’s Soccer League season. Dellarose signs her first professional contract after four years at UNC, where she co-captained the Tar Heels in 2024 and 2025. Dellarose took the pitch for 89 matches, recording six goals and 12 assists at UNC. (Chicago Stars)

Bella Devey, Lilliah Blum Called Up For U.S. Women's Soccer National Team Development Camp

The U.S. Women's Youth National Team staff released the 24-player roster for the Development Camp Jan. 17-25 in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon. Lilliah Blum and Bella Devey from the University of North Carolina women's soccer program will represent the Tar Heels at camp. UNC is one of four schools to have two athletes on the camp's roster. (GoHeels.com)

Kate Faasse Signs With Houston Dash

The Houston Dash have signed forward Kate Faasse through the 2028 season. The 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy winner is the second UNC product to join the Dash this offseason (Linda Ullmark) following a decorated college career. She became just the fourth player since 2000 to win a national title while also leading the top division of college soccer in goals. (Houston Dash)

Linda Ullmark Signs With Houston Dash

The Houston Dash announced the signing of midfielder Linda Ullmark through the 2029 season. Ullmark joins Houston following a decorated college career at the University of North Carolina, where she played a key role in the program’s 2024 NCAA Women's Soccer National Championship run. She was named to the NCAA Tournament All-Tournament Team. (Houston Dash)

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