North Carolina women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance has agreed to a contract extension, keeping him in Chapel Hill until through the 2028 season.
The school announced Monday that Dorrance would be sticking around longer as he looks to claim his 22nd National Championship with the program. In a press release by the program, Dorrance shares his thoughts on the five-year extension.
“To have the opportunity to be working in paradise to represent this extraordinary university has been my privilege going back to 1976 when I assisted my college coach, Dr. Marvin Allen,” Dorrance said. “I love where we are as a program and where we are going with elite coaches Damon Nahas and Nathan Thackeray setting high standards on the field. I also love what is happening off the field, as Chris Ducar positions us to compete every year to be first in home attendance.
“I want to thank Bubba Cunningham, my Athletic Director, Kevin Guskiewicz, our Chancellor and the Board of Trustees for their continued trust because ‘together we win’ while we ‘educate and inspire’ a new collection of extraordinary athletes to represent this elite University.”
Last season, the women’s soccer team finished with a 20-5-1 record, losing in a heartbreaking 3-2 double overtime loss. Next season should be fun, with Dorrance looking to help the Tar Heels bring back the National Champion.
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