Dorrance announces retirement after 47 seasons

Leaving an unequaled legacy at Carolina pic. The privilege of a lifetime having him as our coach pic. Skip to main content. Anson Dorrance , whose 21 NCAA championships are the most by a head coach in any Division I sport in college athletics history, is retiring after 45 seasons directing the women's soccer program at the University of North Carolina.

Dorrance informed Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham of his intention to retire on Friday, August 9, and told the team Sunday afternoon. Smith Center. Associate head coach Damon Nahas will lead the team this season as interim head coach.

Dorrance spent 45 years directing the

Cunningham will direct a national search. When he didn't, he retired. The players and staff, the university, Carolina athletics and our great fans deserve more, and the respect I have for the amazing legacy the current and former players have built led me to make this decision at this time. His impact on the development and growth of women's sports across the country and around the world has been profound.

The Tar Heels' first and only women's soccer head coach to date, Dorrance led UNC to a record in 45 seasons Combined, Dorrance's teams went 1, over 47 years. I have great respect for him and his decision," says Cunningham. He will forever be a Tar Heel. The Tar Heels enter the season having been ranked consecutive weeks.