Alessia Russo & Lotte Wubben-Moy turned down pro contracts to receive an education

UNC Women's soccer players, Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy sit down with UNCUT to share their story. Hear from Les, Lotte, and their teammate, Lois Joel about their decision to turn down pro contracts in England to play soccer and receive an education from UNC.
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[@christopherflux6254]

Both of these women are now pro players in England and European Championship winners.

[@robfcgaming1947]

Notice how Lotte is wearing the number that Russo now wears for England and for Arsenal

[@mav2010x]

she called it soccer😀 really sweet of her😀

[@nevewilkins3511]

Whose gonna tell them they're on a plane to Australia/ New Zealand to play in the World Cup for England?

[@daynaramsey910]

Russo saying soccer makes me cry it's football 😭

[@franciscoarzaga4384]

She’s in the states

[@mracer8]

Traitor to the game😝😝😝

[@waylingtons]

Americans short circuit when someone says football so she’s probably saving herself a lot of hassle.

[@jihyotwice3159]

Ironically, this has been a major problem with student athletes in the US who are one and done. Most often they can't cope handling all that money and fame. While it may be different for men and women pro contracts, the message is still the same. Most top athletes in the US are either married at a young age or party.
I am glad these women are both international players and starters in their respective clubs.

[@carolperry7695]

lois accent is toned down here.

[@andreslinares6429]

I was today's years old when I found out that Alessia Russo is a Tar Heel

[@davewright8206]

biased