University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Women's Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 3
Jenny Dearie
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Ponte Vedra, Fla.
- High School:
- Ponte Vedra
Freshman season (2025)
Saw action in three matches • Appeared in her first match as a Tar Heel against Milwaukee • Totaled eight minutes
High School/Club
Attended Ponte Vedra High School in Florida • Played prep soccer under head coach Dave Silverberg • Named team captain and led Ponte Vedra to the state championship in 2024 • Also ran varsity track and set the school record in the 4x100 relay • Played club soccer with Jacksonville Football Club under the direction of Wale Leyimu • Made it to the ECNL Final Four • Guided her team to the playoffs the last three seasons • ODP National Team and Dallas Cup.
Personal
Jennifer Mary Dearie is the daughter of Lisa and Jerry Dearie • Goes by Jenny • Father played soccer at Navy • Has two older brothers, Jack and Joel • Oldest brother, Jack, played soccer at Virginia Tech from 2020-22 • Birthday is January 22 • Is undecided on a major.
Why Carolina?
This has always been my dream school and I love the legacy behind the University and the soccer program.
Saw action in three matches • Appeared in her first match as a Tar Heel against Milwaukee • Totaled eight minutes
High School/Club
Attended Ponte Vedra High School in Florida • Played prep soccer under head coach Dave Silverberg • Named team captain and led Ponte Vedra to the state championship in 2024 • Also ran varsity track and set the school record in the 4x100 relay • Played club soccer with Jacksonville Football Club under the direction of Wale Leyimu • Made it to the ECNL Final Four • Guided her team to the playoffs the last three seasons • ODP National Team and Dallas Cup.
Personal
Jennifer Mary Dearie is the daughter of Lisa and Jerry Dearie • Goes by Jenny • Father played soccer at Navy • Has two older brothers, Jack and Joel • Oldest brother, Jack, played soccer at Virginia Tech from 2020-22 • Birthday is January 22 • Is undecided on a major.
Why Carolina?
This has always been my dream school and I love the legacy behind the University and the soccer program.
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