Mollie Pathman

Mollie Pathman
Personal information
Full name Mollie Elizabeth Pathman
Date of birth (1992-07-01) July 1, 1992
Place of birth Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Playing position Forward / Midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Duke
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Boston Breakers 54 (1)
National team
2010–2012 United States U20 23 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and 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.[1]

Early life

Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to parents Don and Beth Pathman, Mollie was raised with her brother Josh in Durham.[2] She attended Durham Academy and graduated as the all-time leading scorer with 130 goals and 65 assists in the history of the team.[3] Pathman received Parade All-American honors in 2009 and 2010[2] and was named the 2010 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year.[4]

Duke University

Pathman attended Duke University where she played for the Blue Devils from 2010 – 2013.[5]

Club Career

Boston Breakers

Pathman was selected by the Boston Breakers as the 23rd overall pick of the 2014 NWSL College Draft.[6] She signed with the team in April of the same year.[7]

On July 15, 2016 Pathman announced her retirement from professional soccer to pursue a career in the medical field. [8]

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.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Yang, Stephanie (July 15, 2016). "Boston Breakers defender Mollie Pathman retires". The Bent Musket. SB Nation. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Mollie Pathman". Boston Breakers. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Briefly: Pathman drafted by Boston". The Durham News. April 7, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Mollie Pathman: Gatorade National POY Highlights". ESPN. May 26, 2010. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Mollie Pathman". Duke University. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  6. ↑ Mendola, Nicholas (January 17, 2014). "Tar Heels duo go atop the NWSL Draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Breakers Sign Former Duke Star Mollie Pathman". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  8. ↑ "BREAKERS DEFENDER MOLLIE PATHMAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT". July 15, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
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