The University of North Carolina’s women’s soccer squad will travel to Dublin this Friday for an exhibition match against Shelbourne FC, kicking off at 2 p.m. Eastern time (7 p.m. Irish Standard Time) at Tolka Park. General admission tickets are available for €10 and can be purchased through the event’s official channels.
The fixture is part of a packed weekend that also includes the Tar Heels’ football team taking on TCU in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Fans will be able to stream the soccer match live on LOITV, though registration is required to access the broadcast.
Standout Performers and Rankings
Carolina enters the game with a 3‑1 record this season, having outscored opponents 16‑3 while maintaining a ninth‑place ranking in the United Soccer Coaches poll. The team’s early‑season form has been highlighted by strong performances from several key attackers.
Summer Denigan has been particularly impressive, scoring in three consecutive appearances and contributing three assists so far. Her recent run of form has earned her a spot on the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list, and teammate Izzi Stratton also appears on the list. The preseason rankings also highlighted five Tar Heels in the TopDrawerSoccer Top 100, with Denigan at fourth, Izzi Stratton at twenty‑fourth, Gaetino at thirty‑fifth, Devey at sixty‑eighth and Munson at seventy‑seventh. In addition, Denigan earned a first‑team spot on the Preseason Best XI, while Stratton was placed on the third team.
Bella Devey, meanwhile, was named ACC Player of the Week after opening the season with five goals and ten points, and she also earned a place on the Preseason All‑ACC Team.
The accolades extend beyond the senior squad, as Aven Alvarez, Hope Munson and Sealey Strawn have been named to the U‑20 Women’s National Team roster for the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Poland, scheduled for September.
With tickets priced at €10 and free streaming available through LOITV, the Dublin exhibition promises to be a vibrant showcase of talent, drawing fans from across the Atlantic and adding to the growing buzz surrounding the Tar Heels’ campaign.