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Maycee Bell enjoying budding women’s soccer stardom in NWSL for Gotham FC
In a neglected field in south Wichita is where arguably the most talented women’s soccer player from the city learned to play. Nearly two decades later,
Maycee Bell just concluded a standout college career at UNC and is a promising rookie on Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League with dreams of representing the U.S. Women’s National Team. (
Wichita Eagle)
Pro Heels: NWSL Week Seven Roundup
The seventh week of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by
Ally Sentnor recording an assist as her Utah Royals suffered a 2-1 loss to Angel City FC.
Avery Patterson and Paige Nielsen both logged a full 90 minutes as part of the Starting XI for the Houston Dash. And
Brianna Pinto came off the bench for the NC Courage. (
GoHeels.com)
Tisha Venturini-Hoch talks National Soccer Hall of Fame induction. ‘I was floored’
At North Carolina,
Tisha Venturini-Hoch blossomed into one of the best players in the nation, winning four national titles and the 1994 Hermann Trophy. In her career with the national team, she made 134 appearances, scoring 47 goals and contributing 21 assists before retiring in 2000. She also has one of the most iconic celebrations in U.S. soccer history. (
Yahoo! News)
RJ Davis, Aranza Vazquez take top honors at Rammys
UNC honored the best athletes and performances of the last year at the annual Rammys on Monday night. The top male and female athletes were no surprise, as All-American guard
R.J. Davis and four-time NCAA champion diver
Aranza Vazquez took home top honors.
Drake Maye’s left-handed touchdown pass at Pittsburgh was named Play of the Year. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Pro Heels: NWSL Week Six Roundup
Week six of the National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by Paige Nielsen's debut with the Houston Dash. Both Nielsen and
Avery Patterson logged a full 90+5 minutes in an overtime draw with the Utah Royals and
Ally Sentnor. The North Carolina Courage held off the Seattle Reign, 1-0, as
Brianna Pinto received the start for the Courage. (
GoHeels.com)
Pro Heels: NWSL Week Five Roundup
The fifth week of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by
Maycee Bell making her regular-season debut, as well as assists from Meghan Klingenberg and
Ally Sentnor. The Houston Dash dropped a 4-1 decision to the Portland Thorns, but
Avery Patterson logged a full 90 minutes, plus eight minutes of stoppage time. (
GoHeels.com)
Pro Heels: NWSL Week Four Roundup
The fourth week of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by Savy King recording a game-winning assist and
Crystal Dunn making her 150th NWSL appearance.
Avery Patterson earned her third professional start for the Houston Dash, as the Dash welcomed back
Kealia Ohai in honor of their 10th anniversary as a club. (
GoHeels.com)
Tracey Bates Leone Returns To UNC As Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Three-time UNC women's soccer national champion
Tracey Bates Leone, a pioneer in the sport's growth in the United States, has returned to Chapel Hill as an assistant coach. She brings with her over three decades of coaching and playing experience. In 2002, she was selected to the ACC 50th Anniversary Team as one of the best players in league history. (
GoHeels.com)
Pro Heels: National Women's Soccer League Week 3 Roundup
The third week of the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season was highlighted by another goal from
Ally Sentnor and
Brianna Pinto's first goal of the year. Gotham FC suffered a 1-0 loss to North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.
Crystal Dunn, a defender, earned her third-straight start in her first season with NJ/NY Gotham FC. (
GoHeels.com)
Tessa Dellarose, Savy King Receive Call-Up For U20 Youth National Team
Two players on the 20-person U.S. Under-20 Women's Youth Soccer National Team roster are Tar Heels, as defenders Tessa Dellarose and
Savy King have been called up for an upcoming trip to Germany from April 1-7. Both Dellarose and King were part of the United States squad that traveled to Colombia for a training camp and matches back in February. (
GoHeels.com)