14 Tar Heels On Opening Day NWSL Rosters

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The National Women's Soccer League, the premier professional league for women's soccer in the United States, opened its fifth season of operation with games this past weekend. The University of North Carolina's women's soccer program was well represented as 14 former Tar Heels were on opening day rosters for the league this year.

UNC was also represented by 14 players on opening day rosters in 2017. Sixteen players were on opening day rosters in 2016.

Coach Anson Dorrance's Tar Heel program continues to be one of the best pipelines for players to earn roster spots in the league. Listed below are the 14 alumni playing in the league. The year associated with their names indicates the final year they played for the Tar Heel program.

CHICAGO RED STARS - Summer Green, Forward, 2015
HOUSTON DASH - Amber Brooks, Defender, 2012; Kealia Ohai, Forward, 2013
NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE - Crystal Dunn, Forward, 2013; Jessica McDonald, Forward, 2009
ORLANDO PRIDE - Ashlyn Harris, Goalkeeper, 2009
PORTLAND THORNS FC - Meghan Klingenberg, Defender, 2010; Tobin Heath, Midfielder, 2009; Meg Morris, Forward, 2013
SEATTLE REIGN FC - Yael Averbuch, Defender, 2008; Allie Long, Midfielder, 2008
UTAH ROYALS FC - Brooke Elby, Defender, 2014; Alexa Newfield, Midfielder, 2015; Katie Bowen, Forward, 2015

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