Mollie Pathman

Mollie Elizabeth Pathman (born July 1, 1992) is a retired American soccer forward and midfielder who played for Boston Breakers in the National Women's Soccer League.[2]

Mollie Pathman
Pathman in 2014
Personal information
Full name Mollie Elizabeth Pathman[1]
Date of birth (1992-07-01) July 1, 1992
Place of birth Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Position(s) Forward / Midfielder
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Duke Blue Devils
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Boston Breakers 54 (1)
International career
2010–2012 United States U20 23 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 13, 2016

Early life

Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to parents Don and Beth Pathman, Mollie was raised with her brother Josh in Durham.[3] She attended Durham Academy and graduated as the all-time leading scorer with 130 goals and 65 assists in the history of the team.[4] Pathman received Parade All-American honors in 2009 and 2010[3] and was named the 2010 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year.[5]

Duke University

Pathman attended Duke University, where she played for the Blue Devils from 2010 – 2013.[6]

Club career

Boston Breakers

Pathman was selected by the Boston Breakers as the 23rd overall pick of the 2014 NWSL College Draft.[7] She signed with the team in April of the same year.[8]

On July 15, 2016, Pathman announced her retirement from professional soccer to pursue a career in the medical field.[9]

International career

Pathman has represented the United States at various youth levels. She played on the United States women's national under-20 soccer team for both the 2010 and 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The US team won the latter tournament.[3]

Personal life

Pathman resides in Durham, North Carolina with her dog, Theodore, and practices as a physical therapist.

References
  1. "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Japan 2012 – List of Players: USA" (PDF). FIFA. September 14, 2012. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 17, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. Yang, Stephanie (July 15, 2016). "Boston Breakers defender Mollie Pathman retires". The Bent Musket. SB Nation. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
  3. "Mollie Pathman". Boston Breakers. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  4. "Briefly: Pathman drafted by Boston". The Durham News. April 7, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  5. "Mollie Pathman: Gatorade National POY Highlights". ESPN. May 26, 2010. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  6. "Mollie Pathman". Duke University. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  7. Mendola, Nicholas (January 17, 2014). "Tar Heels duo go atop the NWSL Draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  8. "Breakers Sign Former Duke Star Mollie Pathman". National Women's Soccer League. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  9. "BREAKERS DEFENDER MOLLIE PATHMAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT". July 15, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2018.


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