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
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

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.

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. In May 2019, Murphy announced his retirement.

External links

• NASL stats
• Ken Murphy ’76 Named Connecticut College Coach