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| Place of birth | Oceanside, California | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Florida Gators (coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1990–1993 | Vista High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1997 | Clemson Tigers | 50 | |
| 1998 | Florida Gators | 26 | |
Meredith Flaherty is an American soccer coach and former player.
College career
Flaherty began her collegiate career at Clemson, starting 16 of 18 matches for the Tigers. After graduating from Clemson, Flaherty played one final season of NCAA soccer at Florida. Flaherty had four saves in a 7–2 victory over Maryland.
In a markedly defensive game in the 1998 NCAA women's semifinal against Santa Clara, Flaherty recorded seven saves. Flaherty and the Gators then won the 1998 NCAA championship game, defeating North Carolina 1–0. In the game, Flaherty saved ten shots from going in. On the win, she stated, "We knew going in we wanted to play North Carolina. We were kind of hoping for it. If you're going to be national champions, you have to beat the national champions."
- "GATORS REACH SOCCER TITLE GAME". Orlando Sentinel. July 30, 2021 . Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- Keech, Larry (January 24, 2015) . "FLORIDA KEEPER STEALS THE SHOW\ A SLEEPLESS NIGHT HELPED SPUR FLORIDA GOALIE MEREDITH FLAHERTY TO A PEAK PERFORMANCE AGAINST HER SANTA CLARA COUNTERPART". News & Record. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
Professional career
- "PDL and W-League All-League Teams, Statistical Awards announced". United Soccer Leagues. August 4, 2003. Archived from the original on August 19, 2003.
- "Texas Rush adds to Coaching staff". Woodlands Online. December 17, 2010. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- "Nigeria: Akide Wins Title for Piranhas". allAfrica. August 12, 2003. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
Coaching career
- "Meredith Flaherty - Soccer (Coach bio)". Florida Gators. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- Dooley, Pat (December 26, 2013) . "Transfers now part of the college game". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- "Meredith Flaherty - Assistant Coach - Soccer Coaches". gobearkats.com. Sam Houston Bearkats. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- "Meredith Flaherty named assistant coach". gobearkats.com. Sam Houston Bearkats. June 20, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- Hutchins, Carol; Curry, Edniesha; Flaherty, Meredith (December 31, 2019). "Where Are All the Women Coaches?". The New York Times. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- "Texas Rush adds to Coaching staff". Woodlands Online. December 17, 2010. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
References
- "Meredith Flaherty - Soccer (Player bio)". Florida Gators. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- "Women's Soccer Falls to #5 Gators, 7-2". University of Maryland Athletics. June 21, 1999 . Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- "SEC 40/40: 1998 Florida Soccer". Southeastern Conference. July 1, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ Harry, Chris (September 15, 2023). "Historic Soccer Run Highlights Championship Reunion Weekend". Florida Gators. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- Living people
- 20th-century American sportswomen
- 21st-century American sportswomen
- American soccer coaches
- American women's soccer players
- Clemson Tigers women's soccer players
- Florida Gators women's soccer coaches
- Florida Gators women's soccer players
- New York Power players
- Soccer players from California
- Sportspeople from Oceanside, California
- USL W-League (1995–2015) players
- Women's association football goalkeepers