Bobby Murphy (soccer) explained

Bobby Murphy
Birth Place:United States
Currentclub:St. Louis City SC 2 (head coach)
Manageryears1:2003–2016
Managerclubs1:St. Stephen's Episcopal (academy director)
Manageryears2:2016–2018
Managerclubs2:Orlando City (assistant)
Manageryears3:2016
Managerclubs3:Orlando City (interim)
Manageryears4:2018
Managerclubs4:Orlando City (interim)
Manageryears5:2020
Managerclubs5:Rio Grande Valley FC (assistant)
Manageryears6:2021–2022
Managerclubs6:Union Omaha (assistant)
Manageryears7:2023–

Bobby Murphy is an American soccer coach who is currently the head coach for MLS Next Pro side St. Louis City 2 .

Coaching career

Murphy was the director of the soccer academy at St. Stephen's Episcopal School from 2003 to 2016. Before this, he was the director of coaching for the South Texas Youth Soccer Association.[1]

Orlando City

On January 15, 2016, Murphy joined Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer as an assistant coach.[1] Almost seven months later, on July 7, Murphy was named the interim head coach of Orlando City after Adrian Heath was relieved of his duties.[2] His first match as interim head coach occurred on July 8 against the Houston Dynamo. The match ended 0–0.[3] Following the hiring of Jason Kreis, Murphy resumed his role as assistant coach and technical coordinator of the club's U.S. Soccer development academy.[4] After Kreis was relieved of his duties in 2018, Murphy once again served as interim head coach until James O'Connor was hired, who did not retain Murphy.

Union Omaha

In March 2021, Murphy joined USL League One side Union Omaha as an assistant coach.[5]

St. Louis City SC 2

On January 23, 2023, Murphy was named head coach for St. Louis City SC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[6]

Statistics

Coaching statistics

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Notes and References

  1. News: Bobby Murphy Joins Orlando City SC as Assistant Coach and Technical Coordinator for MLS Academy. July 16, 2016. Orlando City Soccer Club. January 15, 2016.
  2. News: Orlando City names Bobby Murphy interim coach. July 16, 2016. Daytona Beach News Journal Online. July 7, 2016.
  3. Web site: Orlando City 0–0 Houston Dynamo. Soccerway.
  4. Web site: DelGallo. Alicia. Orlando City has high hopes for academy system. Orlando Sentinel. Tronc. July 4, 2018. October 5, 2016.
  5. Web site: NEW ASSISTANT COACH AHEAD OF 2021 SEASON. unionomaha.com. March 18, 2021.
  6. Web site: St Louis CITY2 Announces Coaching Staff For 2023 Season . STLCitySC.com . . 23 January 2023.