NORTH CAROLINA SOCCER HALL OF FAME
North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame
"Promote and support the game of soccer in the State of North Carolina; to recognize and honor those persons who have made significant contributions to the game of soccer in the State of North Carolina."
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The North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame Celebrates Six Soccer Legends and the Charlotte Lady Eagles in the National Champions Hall of Honor. The North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame is thrilled to announce the induction of six remarkable individuals into its prestigious ranks. These honorees have made an indelible mark on the soccer community, and their exceptional contributions to the sport have earned them a well-deserved place in the Hall of Fame. The inductees for 2023 are: Robert D. "Bob" Benson, Darius Ejlali, Woody Harrison, Gary Hoilett, Tom O'Shea, Michael Parker, & Charlotte Lady Eagles.
Next Hall of fame ceremony is January 25, 2025, Greensboro, North Carolina
BOB KEPNER – U.S. SOCCER LIFE MEMBERS
Bob Kepner and Sal Rapaglia have been nominated for Life Membership in the U.S. Soccer Federation, which is the highest honor awarded by the National Council and given to individuals who have made significant contributions in promoting soccer in the United States.
Carla Overbeck Leadership Award
At the US Soccer Federation Annual General Meeting held in San Diego, CA, in March 2023, a special recognition of Carla Overbeck’s contribution to American soccer was announced by USSF CEO Cindy Parlow Cone (NCSHOF Class of 2017) and was presented for the first time at the awards dinner on Saturday night after the AGM business meetings and convocations had ended...
Herk DeGraw NCHSAA HALL OF FAME
“Herk” DeGraw coached the Grimsley High School men’s soccer team from 1979 to 2005 and took over the role as the women’s soccer head coach in 1984 and finished his legendary career in 2014 with a combined record of 873-211-62.