Kenneth "Kenny" Murphy is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and is currently the head coach of the Connecticut College men's soccer team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenneth P. Murphy | ||
| Date of birth | May 10, 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Westport, Connecticut, United States | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976–1979 | UConn Huskies | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980 | Detroit Express | 2 | (0) |
| 1981 | Washington Diplomats | 4 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2003–2009 | Brown Bears (assistant) | ||
| 2009–2019 | Connecticut College Camels | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Player
editYouth
editIn 1976, Murphy graduated from Staples High School where was a two-time All State soccer player and a member of a State Championship soccer team. He also played hockey and was two-time All FCIAC player. He attended the University of Connecticut, playing on the men's soccer team from 1976 to 1979. He completed his undergraduate degree in 1982. In 1986, he earned a master's degree in accounting from Sacred Heart University.
Professional
editIn 1980, both the Hartford Hellions of the Major Indoor Soccer League and the Detroit Express of the North American Soccer League drafted Murphy. He signed with the Express for the 1980 season. In 1981, he moved to the Washington Diplomats before suffering a career ending knee injury in June.
Coach
editAfter his retirement from playing, Murphy worked in both the American Broadcasting Company and CBS Records accounting sections. He then worked as a commodities broker. In 2003, he became an assistant coach with Brown University's men's soccer team. In June 2009, Connecticut College hired Murphy to coach the men's soccer team.[1] In May 2019, Murphy announced his retirement.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Kenny Murphy named men´s soccer head coach". Archived from the original on 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ "Connecticut College Men's Soccer Head Coach Kenny Murphy Retires". NESCAC.com. New England Small College Athletic Conference. Retrieved 15 July 2020.