University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Barrett Eidson '23 Signs with Cork City FC
05.07.2024 | Women's Soccer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville women's soccer graduate Barrett Eidson '23 has signed with Cork City FC in the League of Ireland's Women's Premier Division.
In her five-year career as a midfielder at UNC Asheville, Eidson made 79 appearances including 69 starts while totaling five goals and adding three assists for 13 career points. She totaled 5,671 minutes on the pitch wearing the Blue and White, while earning College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® honors twice. Eidson graduated in December 2023 with a bachelor's degree in new media with a minor in psychology.
"During my time at UNC Asheville, I was able to grow as a player and person all thanks to the staff, my teammates, and my friends and family," said Eidson. "I'm so thankful for everyone who believed in me and helped me believe in myself. Playing professionally has always been a dream of mine, and now it's finally come true! I can't wait for the rest of the season and to keep playing the sport I love!"
The season began in March and runs through October. For more information on Cork City FC as well as the League of Ireland's Women's Premier Division, visit their website.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.4 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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In her five-year career as a midfielder at UNC Asheville, Eidson made 79 appearances including 69 starts while totaling five goals and adding three assists for 13 career points. She totaled 5,671 minutes on the pitch wearing the Blue and White, while earning College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® honors twice. Eidson graduated in December 2023 with a bachelor's degree in new media with a minor in psychology.
"During my time at UNC Asheville, I was able to grow as a player and person all thanks to the staff, my teammates, and my friends and family," said Eidson. "I'm so thankful for everyone who believed in me and helped me believe in myself. Playing professionally has always been a dream of mine, and now it's finally come true! I can't wait for the rest of the season and to keep playing the sport I love!"
The season began in March and runs through October. For more information on Cork City FC as well as the League of Ireland's Women's Premier Division, visit their website.
About Women's Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank
First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.4 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.
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