Ed Kelly
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Edmond Kelly, also known as "Ed" or "Eddie" and nicknamed the Silver Fox, was (born October 24, 1948 in Dublin, Ireland) and is a former U.S.-Irish soccer player. He played in the American Soccer League
and one season in the North American Soccer League
and earned two caps with the U.S. national team
. He now coaches the Boston College
men’s soccer team.
, serving until 1973. He is married to high school sweetheart, Ann and they have three wonderful children: Jessica, Lauren and Luke
. In 1976, he played for the Utah Golden Spikers
of the American Soccer League
. In 1979, he signed with the New Jersey Americans
.
in August 1975 at the Mexico City Cup. His first game was a 6-0 loss to Argentia
on August 21. His second was a 2-0 loss to Mexico
on August 24.
and New Jersey Americans
while he played for them. After retiring from playing professionally, Kelly became an assistant coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University
. In 1985, Seton Hall hired Kelly as its men’s soccer coach. In his three years at Seton Hall, his team compiled a 40-13-3 record and Coach Kelly was named the 1986 NJSCA Division I Coach of the Year. In 1987, Kelly left Seton Hall to become head coach of the New Jersey Eagles
of the newly established American Soccer League
. Kelly led the Eagles to a 15-5 record, top in the league. However, the team fell to the Washington Diplomats
in the first round of the playoffs. In 1988, following the loss, Kelly left the Eagles to succeed Ben Brewster
as head coach at Boston College
, where he remains today. Kelly is 183-149-35 during his tenure at the Heights. His 183 wins at Boston College rank him first on BC's all-time list. Kelly has a USSF National "A" Coaching License. He has complied a career record of 223-162-41.
Kelly also coaches youth soccer as the Boys Coordinator of New England Futbol Club.
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
and one season in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
and earned two caps with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. He now coaches the Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
men’s soccer team.
Personal
Kelly grew up in Ireland. In 1969, he joined the United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
, serving until 1973. He is married to high school sweetheart, Ann and they have three wonderful children: Jessica, Lauren and Luke
Professional
Kelly played professionally for eight years. In 1975, he played a single season with the Hartford Bicentennials in the North American Soccer LeagueNorth American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
. In 1976, he played for the Utah Golden Spikers
Utah Golden Spikers
The Utah Pioneers was an American soccer club based in Salt Lake City, Utah that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team was renamed the Utah Golden Spikers halfway through their only season.-Year-by-year:...
of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. In 1979, he signed with the New Jersey Americans
New Jersey Americans (soccer)
The New Jersey Americans was an American soccer club based in New Brunswick, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team won the ASL championship in 1977, in only its second year of existence....
.
National team
Kelly earned two caps with the United States men's national soccer teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in August 1975 at the Mexico City Cup. His first game was a 6-0 loss to Argentia
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
on August 21. His second was a 2-0 loss to Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
on August 24.
Coaching
Kelly served as an assistant coach with both the Rhode Island OceaneersRhode Island Oceaneers
The Rhode Island Oceaneers was an American soccer club based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island that was a member of the American Soccer League.-History:...
and New Jersey Americans
New Jersey Americans (soccer)
The New Jersey Americans was an American soccer club based in New Brunswick, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team won the ASL championship in 1977, in only its second year of existence....
while he played for them. After retiring from playing professionally, Kelly became an assistant coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private university founded as a junior college in 1942. It now has several campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom.-Description:...
. In 1985, Seton Hall hired Kelly as its men’s soccer coach. In his three years at Seton Hall, his team compiled a 40-13-3 record and Coach Kelly was named the 1986 NJSCA Division I Coach of the Year. In 1987, Kelly left Seton Hall to become head coach of the New Jersey Eagles
New Jersey Eagles
The New Jersey Eagles were an American soccer team founded in 1987 as the Cosmopolitan Eagles. In 1988, they entered the third American Soccer League as the New Jersey Eagles. They folded following the 1990 American Professional Soccer League season....
of the newly established American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. Kelly led the Eagles to a 15-5 record, top in the league. However, the team fell to the Washington Diplomats
Washington Diplomats
The Washington Diplomats were an American soccer club based in Washington, D.C.. Throughout their existence, the club played their home games at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium...
in the first round of the playoffs. In 1988, following the loss, Kelly left the Eagles to succeed Ben Brewster
Ben Brewster
Benjamin "Ben or Benny" Brewster is a former U.S. soccer forward who earned one caps, scoring a single goal, as a member of the U.S. national team in 1973. He played three seasons in the North American Soccer League and at least two in the American Soccer League.-Youth and college:Brewster did not...
as head coach at Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
, where he remains today. Kelly is 183-149-35 during his tenure at the Heights. His 183 wins at Boston College rank him first on BC's all-time list. Kelly has a USSF National "A" Coaching License. He has complied a career record of 223-162-41.
Kelly also coaches youth soccer as the Boys Coordinator of New England Futbol Club.