A woman unfamiliar with defeat as a player or coach takes reins of troubled U.S. Soccer

Posted Mar 15, 2020
As a player, Cindy Parlow Cone was, in the blunt words of Anson Dorrance, “an extraordinary warrior in the most aggressive definition of the term” in winning three NCAA titles, two Olympic gold medals, and a World Cup. As a part-time assistant coach, she played a key role in an NCAA championship. And as a pro head coach, she won a title her first season. (Washington Post)

Related: Soccer

No. 15 UNC Men’s Soccer Cruises Past William & Mary, 6-0, Tuesday
No. 15 UNC Men's Soccer jumped on William & Mary early and didn't look back in a 6-0 win Tuesday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). The...
Wed Oct 28, 2026

Izzi Stratton, Peyton Trayer Earn ACC Women's Soccer Weekly Awards
The ACC announced women's soccer weekly awards Tuesday. Izzi Stratton and Peyton Trayer represent UNC Women's Soccer on this week's list. Stratton was tabbed ACC...
Tue Oct 27, 2026

This Week in UNC Sports: October 26-November 1, 2026
The week of Halloween means that several North Carolina sports will be wrapping up their regular seasons and getting ready for upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference...
Mon Oct 26, 2026

No. 16 UNC Men’s Soccer Draws With Duke, 2-2
No. 16 UNC Men's Soccer came from behind twice in a 2-2 draw with Duke on Friday at Koskinen Stadium. In a hotly contested match...
Sat Oct 24, 2026