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7
Mar, 2026
The Portland Soccer Club proudly congratulates Erin O’Grady on her induction into the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame.
As a volunteer, coach, and board member, Erin has made a lasting impact on youth soccer in Portland. She has coached recreational and competitive travel teams, led spring and fall seasons, organized summer camps, coached winter futsal, and provided training clinics and summer drop-in sessions for boys and girls of all ages .
In our non-profit club that relies on dedicated volunteers, Erin consistently put player education, development, and sportsmanship first. Her passion for the game is contagious, and the kids always had a blast playing for her.
Erin, thank you for your leadership, your heart, and your commitment to the players and families of our town. This honor is so well deserved.
“Erin O’Grady was phenomenal at every level of soccer,” said Bill Duffy, President of the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame. “She is a youth national champion, collegiate scoring record holder, and pro league winner. She has been consistently excellent throughout her entire soccer career.”
O’Grady met with early success as a youth player with World Class SC of Windsor, CT, winning the USYSA Under 16 National Championship, three Northeast Regional titles, and nine CT Open Cup competitions. At Glastonbury HS (1995-1997), O’Grady earned All American (Parade & NSCAA, 1997), All New England (1996 & 1997), All State & All CCC (1995, 1996, 1997).
O’Grady may be Syracuse University’s all-time best player, having led the team in goal scoring & points each of 3 years (1997, 1998, 2000), was the assist leader in 2000, and holds career records for points, goals (49), game winning goals, and games played. She was Syracuse’s Player of the Year (2000), Rookie of the Year (1997), and is in the Syracuse Hall of Fame.
As a pro, Erin played at the highest levels available at the time. She was W-League Champion (2001 & 2002, Boston Renegades), WUSA Champion (Boston Breakers, 2003 regular season), WPSL Finalist (New England Mutiny, 2004 & 2007) and Team Captain (2007 & 2008). She earned W-League tournament MVP with 2 goals in final (2002), had her #9 jersey retired with New England Mutiny, and is a WPSL Hall of Fame Inductee.
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