UNC Field Hockey 2026-2027

[Deja_Blu]

From the other teams and the USWNT, it is envy. They’re jealous that she was the best American player ever and that she got the coveted job at the best program. It’s really that simple. Instead, the USWNT and the overall hockey community should be celebrating her and advocating her to help the sport reach new heights on the field and in public attention.

On sportsmanship.
Help me to remember this one.
Was it against WFU?
The opposing team's GK was having a monster game against UNC and EM, the player.
In the later part of the game (I do not remember off the top of my head the time and score), the keeper made an outstanding dive to block an almost point blank shot by Erin. The Keeper's helmet and glove flew off. The clock was stopped. Erin patiently stood there while the Keeper collected her gear. The GK stood up, Erin high-fived her and gave her a shoulder tap.

From the booth, the announcer said this as if thinking out loud, "I don't believe I've ever seen that before."

I cannot explain what I am about to key in next.
Just that memory alone caused an emotional reaction in me.
What is it about sports that unites and divides us and can cause such an emotional reaction in us.
Is the mere act of kindness or appreciation in another human being's efforts or the spirit to do the best one can but still be thoughtful to one another when another individual prevents it if only temporarily?
All of that and more, I think.

I once told Coach Shelton that she made me proud of my alma mater.
Ditto Erin Matson.

 

[3397char]

#11 in Coach’s poll:

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Sounds like a tournament team to me

 

[Deja_Blu]

Just a couple of siblings at a UNC men's BB game.

 

[3397char]

Just a couple of siblings at a UNC men's BB game.

Missing the connection to UNC field hockey here?

 

[JOB1937]

Erin and her brother were seated behind the scorer’s table. If you just like at the still shot at the start of the video, you can see them to the right of the ref.

 

[3397char]

Erin and her brother were seated behind the scorer’s table. If you just like at the still shot at the start of the video, you can see them to the right of the ref.

Ah gotcha. Membership in the UNC coaching family has its privileges. I would kill for those seats.

edit: OMG, she is on her phone and has a beer! Probably posting on SM! She is a bad coach! Pass out the pitchforks and torches! /s

 

[Deja_Blu]

Missing the connection to UNC field hockey here?

My apologies.
Please do the following if you are a desktop or laptop.

Focus your cursor on the still video on the right but do not play it.

Instead, right click it and select 'Open image in a new tab.'

The image is larger now and easier to focus your attention on.

Look over the ref's left shoulder where in the front row sits Coach Erin Matson with her brother Sean.

Is she working a recruit while Sean watches the action on the court?

I hope that qualifies as FH related.

If not, let me know.

Thanks.

*Update.

I saw your update after I completed this reply.

Thanks kindly.

 

[Deja_Blu]

Erin and her brother were seated behind the scorer’s table. If you just like at the still shot at the start of the video, you can see them to the right of the ref.

Thank-you, JOB1937.

I like your answer better.

Shorter, to the point and quicker.