CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina midfielder Brianna Pinto has been named one of three finalists for the 2020 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy as the top player in the women's collegiate game in the 2020-21 season.
The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon by the United Soccer Coaches.
Pinto is joined by Florida State's Jaelin Howell and Malia Berkely.
Pinto, who garnered semifinalist recognition in 2019, is the second Tar Heel in as many years to be named a finalist. Emily Fox was named part of the trio in 2019.
Crystal Dunn is the last Tar Heel to win the award, having earned the prize in 2012.