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Former Pirate Amanda Duffy Named President Of NWSL
January 16, 2019 | Soccer
CHICAGO, ILL. – The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced on Tuesday that former ECU women's soccer player and ECU Hall of Famer Amanda Duffy has been named President of the NWSL.
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Duffy joined the NWSL in January 2017 as Managing Director of Operations prior to being named Managing Director for the league in 2018. In her new role as President, the highest office of NWSL, she will continue to oversee all aspects of the league's day-to-day operations and will work closely with the league's owners on the strategic direction and objectives for NWSL as it continues to grow and raise standards for the sport on a global basis. Duffy was a driving influence with the launch of NWSL Media, the commercial arm of NWSL, as well as with the development of the historic partnership between the league and A+E Networks. She presently holds a seat on the NWSL Media Board of Directors. Â
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"I would like to thank the NWSL Board for its support and confidence in me," said Duffy. "The NWSL has made significant strides over the past six seasons thanks to the world class talent of our players, the vision of our owners and the commitment by everyone associated with the league to make NWSL the global destination for the very best in women's professional soccer. Add to that the remarkable support from our fans, sponsors and media partners, and we've built an outstanding foundation that all of us can work from to realize the extraordinary promise of NWSL and each of our teams."
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Duffy was elected to the ECU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012, becoming the first ECU women's soccer player to earn the distinction. During a career that spanned from 1998 to 2002, the Jacksonville, N.C., native left her mark on the Pirate record book. Duffy left Greenville as the school's all-time leader in points (83) and goals (33). She is now second in both categories, as well as ranking fourth in assists with 17 career helpers. Duffy was a two-time All-Conference USA Selection, including leading the conference in goals (14) and points (32) in 2001. Duffy was also named to the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCA) All-South Region second-team in 2001 and 2002 as well as to the Soccer Buzz Southeast Region third-team.
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The NWSL was established in 2012 and is the sport's highest level of play in the United States. The league currently has nine teams throughout the United States, including the reigning champions, the North Carolina Courage, which play in Cary. The NWSL season runs from April to September.
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Duffy joined the NWSL in January 2017 as Managing Director of Operations prior to being named Managing Director for the league in 2018. In her new role as President, the highest office of NWSL, she will continue to oversee all aspects of the league's day-to-day operations and will work closely with the league's owners on the strategic direction and objectives for NWSL as it continues to grow and raise standards for the sport on a global basis. Duffy was a driving influence with the launch of NWSL Media, the commercial arm of NWSL, as well as with the development of the historic partnership between the league and A+E Networks. She presently holds a seat on the NWSL Media Board of Directors. Â
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"I would like to thank the NWSL Board for its support and confidence in me," said Duffy. "The NWSL has made significant strides over the past six seasons thanks to the world class talent of our players, the vision of our owners and the commitment by everyone associated with the league to make NWSL the global destination for the very best in women's professional soccer. Add to that the remarkable support from our fans, sponsors and media partners, and we've built an outstanding foundation that all of us can work from to realize the extraordinary promise of NWSL and each of our teams."
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Duffy was elected to the ECU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012, becoming the first ECU women's soccer player to earn the distinction. During a career that spanned from 1998 to 2002, the Jacksonville, N.C., native left her mark on the Pirate record book. Duffy left Greenville as the school's all-time leader in points (83) and goals (33). She is now second in both categories, as well as ranking fourth in assists with 17 career helpers. Duffy was a two-time All-Conference USA Selection, including leading the conference in goals (14) and points (32) in 2001. Duffy was also named to the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCA) All-South Region second-team in 2001 and 2002 as well as to the Soccer Buzz Southeast Region third-team.
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The NWSL was established in 2012 and is the sport's highest level of play in the United States. The league currently has nine teams throughout the United States, including the reigning champions, the North Carolina Courage, which play in Cary. The NWSL season runs from April to September.
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