Ken Murphy

For the Irish business executive, see Ken Murphy (businessman).

Kenny Murphy
Personal information
Full name Kenneth P. Murphy
Date of birth (1958-05-10) May 10, 1958 (age 68)
Place of birth Westport, Connecticut, U.S.
Positions
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

Kenneth Murphy is an American retired 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.

Player

Youth

In 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

In 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

After 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

  1. ^ "Kenny Murphy named men´s soccer head coach". Archived from the original on March 5, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
  2. ^ "Connecticut College Men's Soccer Head Coach Kenny Murphy Retires". NESCAC.com. New England Small College Athletic Conference. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

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