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Albert Anson Dorrance IV (born April 9, 1951) is a retired American soccer coach.He was the head coach of the women's soccer program at the University of North Carolina from 1979 to 2024.
Anson Dorrance, UNC’s legendary women’s soccer coach, reflected on his career in a lively retirement press conference on Monday, marking the end of an iconic era in college sports.
Dorrance, 73, is one of the most successful coaches in college athletics. The Tar Heels’ first and only women’s soccer head coach, Dorrance led UNC to a 934-88-53 record in 45 seasons (1979-2023).
Anson Dorrance of North Carolina is the all-time leader in both wins and winning percentage with a record of 934–88–53 (.893). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] College women's soccer coaches with 300 wins
Dorrance, a UNC graduate, was appointed as the women’s team coach in 1979 and retires with an incredible 934-88-53 record, picking up the most wins ever in women’s college soccer.
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North Carolina women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance, who led the Tar Heels to 22 national championships across 47 seasons, announced his retirement on Sunday afternoon.
The Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) was the world's first women's soccer league in which all the players were paid as professionals. [1] Founded in February 2000, the league began its first season in April 2001 with eight teams in the United States. [2]