Mollie Pathman Explained

Mollie Pathman
Fullname:Mollie Elizabeth Pathman[1]
Birth Date:1 July 1992
Birth Place:Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Position:Forward / Midfielder
Collegeyears1:2010–2013
College1:Duke Blue Devils
Clubs1:Boston Breakers
Years1:2014–2016
Caps1:54
Goals1:1
Nationalteam1:United States U20
Nationalyears1:2010–2012
Nationalcaps1:23
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update: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

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 and was named the 2010 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year.[5]

Duke University

Pathman attended Duke University, where she played for the Blue Devils from 2010 – 2013.[6]

Club career

Boston Breakers

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

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.

Personal life

Pathman resides in Durham, North Carolina with her dog, Theodore, and practices as a physical therapist.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Japan 2012 – List of Players: USA . . 16 . September 14, 2012 . April 10, 2022 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20191217180051/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FU20W/2012/pdf/FU20W_2012_SquadLists.pdf . December 17, 2019.
  2. Web site: Yang. Stephanie. Boston Breakers defender Mollie Pathman retires. The Bent Musket. SB Nation. July 21, 2017. July 15, 2016.
  3. Web site: Mollie Pathman. Boston Breakers. July 14, 2014.
  4. News: Briefly: Pathman drafted by Boston. July 14, 2014. The Durham News. April 7, 2014.
  5. Web site: Mollie Pathman: Gatorade National POY Highlights. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715111044/http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-soccer/video/clip?id=6571510. dead. July 15, 2014. ESPN. July 14, 2014. May 26, 2010.
  6. Web site: Mollie Pathman. Duke University. July 14, 2014.
  7. Web site: Mendola. Nicholas. Tar Heels duo go atop the NWSL Draft. NBC Sports. July 14, 2014. January 17, 2014.
  8. Web site: Breakers Sign Former Duke Star Mollie Pathman. National Women's Soccer League. July 14, 2014.
  9. Web site: BREAKERS DEFENDER MOLLIE PATHMAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT. July 17, 2018. July 15, 2016.