Mollie Pathman
.JPG) Pathman in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mollie Elizabeth Pathman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | July 1, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward / Midfielder | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Duke Blue Devils | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Boston Breakers | 54 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2010–2012 | United States U20 | 23 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 13, 2016 | |||
Mollie Elizabeth Pathman (born July 1, 1992) is a retired American soccer forward and midfielder who played for Boston Breakers in the National Women's Soccer League.[2]
Early life
[edit]Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to parents Don and Beth Pathman, Mollie was raised with her brother Josh in Durham.[3] She attended Durham Academy and graduated as the all-time leading scorer with 130 goals and 65 assists in the history of the team.[4] Pathman received Parade All-American honors in 2009 and 2010[3] and was named the 2010 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year.[5]
Duke University
[edit]Pathman attended Duke University, where she played for the Blue Devils from 2010 – 2013.[6]
Club career
[edit]Boston Breakers
[edit]Pathman was selected by the Boston Breakers as the 23rd overall pick of the 2014 NWSL College Draft.[7] She signed with the team in April of the same year.[8]
On July 15, 2016, Pathman announced her retirement from professional soccer to pursue a career in the medical field.[9]
International career
[edit]Pathman has represented the United States at various youth levels. She played on the United States women's national under-20 soccer team for both the 2010 and 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The US team won the latter tournament.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Pathman resides in Durham, North Carolina with her dog, Theodore, and practices as a physical therapist.
References
[edit]- ^ "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Japan 2012 – List of Players: USA" (PDF). FIFA. September 14, 2012. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 17, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Yang, Stephanie (July 15, 2016). "Boston Breakers defender Mollie Pathman retires". The Bent Musket. SB Nation. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Mollie Pathman". Boston Breakers. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ^ "Briefly: Pathman drafted by Boston". The Durham News. April 7, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ^ "Mollie Pathman: Gatorade National POY Highlights". ESPN. May 26, 2010. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ^ "Mollie Pathman". Duke University. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ^ Mendola, Nicholas (January 17, 2014). "Tar Heels duo go atop the NWSL Draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ^ "Breakers Sign Former Duke Star Mollie Pathman". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ^ "BREAKERS DEFENDER MOLLIE PATHMAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT". July 15, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Mollie Pathman at Soccerway
- Duke player profile
- Boston Breakers player profile
- Mollie Pathman on Twitter
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