Anson Dorrance, The First Winning Coach Of A Women’s World Cup, Is Still Chasing History

Posted Nov 17, 2021
In his 43rd year as the coach of the North Carolina women's soccer team after taking the job when the program was founded in 1979, Anson Dorrance continues to break records. Last month, he registered his 900th win with the Tar Heels, an NCAA record, and Dorrance is on course to break the world record for longest managerial reign in soccer history. (Forbes)

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