Full name Kenneth P. Murphy Name Ken Murphy Years Team | 1976-1979 Connecticut Huskies | |
Date of birth (1958-05-10) May 10, 1958 (age 57) Place of birth Westport, Connecticut, United States | ||
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The voice of ireland s04e13 ken murphy 20th century boy
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.
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- The voice of ireland s04e13 ken murphy 20th century boy
- Ken Murphy In The International
- Youth
- Professional
- Coach
- References
Ken Murphy In The International
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.