The United Soccer Coaches revealed their annual All-American teams on Thursday, with UNC’s Brianna Pinto and Rachel Jones each making the cut on the women’s side.

Pinto was a First Team selection as a midfielder after finishing the season tied for third nationally with 14 goals while also adding five assists. Thursday’s loss in the College Cup to Santa Clara represented the final game for Pinto at UNC, as the junior was selected No. 3 overall in the NWSL Draft by Sky Blue FC and will now embark on her professional career.

This marks the second consecutive season Pinto has earned First Team All-American status.

Jones, meanwhile, was named to the Third Team as a forward. She ranked second behind Pinto with six goals this season and added five assists of her own.

UNC ended the year with a record of 18-2-0, with the only losses coming to Florida State in November’s ACC title game and in Thursday’s College Cup Semifinal.

 

 

Photo via UNC Athletics

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