Anson Dorrance

“Reducing a description of Anson Dorrance’s accomplishments and contributions to “The Beautiful Game” to a one-page summary is a task bordering on ludicrous.” —NC Soccer Hall of Fame

Coach of the UNC Women’s Soccer Team, and winner of 22 National Championships.

I also coached the USWNT for 8 yrs and won the World Cup.

I’ve coached great players, including 19 NCAA Players of the Year and 70 First Team All-Americans.

Many of my players have played on the USWNT. That’s 55 National Team Players.

Twenty-four of my players have played in a World Cup, including Tobin Heath, Crystal Dunn, Heather O’Reilly, Emily Fox, Lucy Bronze, Mia Hamm

My methods built a dynasty and developed many excellent athletes, and earned me a spot in Hall of Fame.

UNC Tarheels are consistently drafted to play professional soccer and 6 players were drafted into the NWSL in 2024, including #1 and #2 overall.

The press writes about my accomplishments.” —"One of the best coaches of the Past Quarter Century" - ESPN