University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Field Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 5
Morgan O'Donnell
- Position:
- B
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Lincoln University, Pa.
- High School:
- Avon Grove
HIGH SCHOOL
• Ranked as top-10 recruit in the class by Max Field Hockey, highlighted as the top defender.
• Four-time National Club Championships winner with WC Eagles.
• Helped Avon Grove to qualify for the PIAA state tournament for the first time in their history as a sophomore and have gone back in her two years following.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
• Member of the 2026 U-21 USWNT roster.
• Called up for three different tours with the U18/U16 USWNT.
PERSONAL
• Why Carolina? - "AMAZING campus, coaches, players and intensity! I love the team vibes – everyone is on the same page and serious about field hockey. The campus is beautiful, and the school has so many academic and athletic resources."
• Started playing field hockey in kindergarten.
• Played lacrosse for nine years.
• Loves a good strawberry refresher.
• Started her own nail business in high school.
• Mom won three DII field hockey championships with Bloomsburg.
• Dad wrestled at Harvard.
• Ranked as top-10 recruit in the class by Max Field Hockey, highlighted as the top defender.
• Four-time National Club Championships winner with WC Eagles.
• Helped Avon Grove to qualify for the PIAA state tournament for the first time in their history as a sophomore and have gone back in her two years following.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
• Member of the 2026 U-21 USWNT roster.
• Called up for three different tours with the U18/U16 USWNT.
PERSONAL
• Why Carolina? - "AMAZING campus, coaches, players and intensity! I love the team vibes – everyone is on the same page and serious about field hockey. The campus is beautiful, and the school has so many academic and athletic resources."
• Started playing field hockey in kindergarten.
• Played lacrosse for nine years.
• Loves a good strawberry refresher.
• Started her own nail business in high school.
• Mom won three DII field hockey championships with Bloomsburg.
• Dad wrestled at Harvard.
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