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Sam Meza Named To Players To Watch List
August 12, 2022 | Women's Soccer
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carolina junior Sam Meza was named to the 2022 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women's Players to Watch for midfielders, joining senior Maycee Bell who was tagged on the list of Players to Watch for defenders earlier this week.
Meza, a preseason All-ACC selection, was a second-team all-conference and All-Atlantic Region performer last season, logging 972 minutes in 16 matches played. She tallied five points with two goals and an assist, including the golden goal in a 1-0 overtime win against Arkansas.
The lists are being released for the first time this season by the Division I All-America Committees to promote college soccer leading up to the official start date for the regular season later this month. The lists include United Soccer Coaches All-Americans and first or second-team All-Region players from 2021, who are scheduled to return for the 2022 season.
To read the United Soccer Coaches official release and view a complete list of defenders and midfielders on the watch list, click the following links:
2022 Players to Watch - Defenders
2022 Players to Watch - Midfielders
Carolina heads into the 2022 campaign ranked No. 10 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll. The Tar Heels return 10 starters and 24 letterwinners from last year's 12-3-3 squad that made the program's 40th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
The Tar Heels wrap-up exhibition play on Saturday, Aug. 13, against BYU at 6 p.m. on Dorrance Field. Admission is free.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets are on sale at goheels.com, starting at $64 for general admission and $80 for reserved seating. Special rates are available for UNC faculty and staff members who wish to purchase reserved seats by contacting the UNC Athletics Ticket Office. Season ticket holders receive access to the McCaskill Building to get an up-close view of Carolina Soccer's historic excellence and achievements and will also be invited to join host Freddie Kiger as he speaks to legendary head coach Anson Dorrance on this year's team, previous seasons, and his journey leading Carolina Soccer.
Meza, a preseason All-ACC selection, was a second-team all-conference and All-Atlantic Region performer last season, logging 972 minutes in 16 matches played. She tallied five points with two goals and an assist, including the golden goal in a 1-0 overtime win against Arkansas.
The lists are being released for the first time this season by the Division I All-America Committees to promote college soccer leading up to the official start date for the regular season later this month. The lists include United Soccer Coaches All-Americans and first or second-team All-Region players from 2021, who are scheduled to return for the 2022 season.
To read the United Soccer Coaches official release and view a complete list of defenders and midfielders on the watch list, click the following links:
2022 Players to Watch - Defenders
2022 Players to Watch - Midfielders
Carolina heads into the 2022 campaign ranked No. 10 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll. The Tar Heels return 10 starters and 24 letterwinners from last year's 12-3-3 squad that made the program's 40th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
The Tar Heels wrap-up exhibition play on Saturday, Aug. 13, against BYU at 6 p.m. on Dorrance Field. Admission is free.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets are on sale at goheels.com, starting at $64 for general admission and $80 for reserved seating. Special rates are available for UNC faculty and staff members who wish to purchase reserved seats by contacting the UNC Athletics Ticket Office. Season ticket holders receive access to the McCaskill Building to get an up-close view of Carolina Soccer's historic excellence and achievements and will also be invited to join host Freddie Kiger as he speaks to legendary head coach Anson Dorrance on this year's team, previous seasons, and his journey leading Carolina Soccer.
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