From Tarheels to Gunners, Emily Fox & Alessia Russo finally reunited! USWNT star’s transfer to Arsenal completes duo’s unbelievable journey from the University of North Carolina together

After confirming her transfer to West London from the North Carolina Courage, it became a realization that Fox would be reunited with her former college teammate. The Tarheels duo won the 2019 NCAA championship together and were runners-up in 2018.

In 2019, Fox posted a photo of her and teammates - including Russo - on Instagram. Pictured is a 19-year-old version of the England phenom and a 21-year-old USWNT star.

Russo and Fox already having chemistry will be a major boost for the Gunners, but the pure concept of adding the USWNT star is a simple improvement in their defense. A rock-solid defender, Fox will compete for minutes at the fullback position while also offering an attacking presence on the pitch. With Katie McCabe opposite at left fullback, Arsenal could immediately be looked at as having the best fullback duo in the WSL.

The Gunners are back in action on Sunday against Watford in the FA Cup, before returning on January 20 in WSL action against Everton. Fox could make her debut in either contest, but it's more likely to be the latter.