Samantha Murphy

Samantha "Sam" Murphy (née Leshnak; born April 21, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for National Women's Soccer League club North Carolina Courage.

Samantha Murphy
Personal information
Birth name Samantha Leshnak
Date of birth (1997-04-21) April 21, 1997
Place of birth Liberty Township, Ohio
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1]
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 North Carolina Courage
Number 42
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 North Carolina Tar Heels
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– North Carolina Courage 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 27, 2020

Career

In April 2019, she signed as a goalkeeper replacement with North Carolina Courage.[2]

Murphy received national attention at a match against the Portland Thorns in June 2020. At this match, Murphy chose not to kneel during the national anthem which drew praise on social media.[3] During pre-game preparations and prior to the national anthem, Murphy wore a Black Lives Matter shirt and kneeled while an announcer read a statement to honour victims of racial injustice.[4]

Personal life

In June 2019, she married her husband, Kyle Murphy.

Honors

North Carolina Courage

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References
  1. "Samantha Leshnak - Women's Soccer". University of North Carolina Athletics.
  2. Communications, NC Courage (April 12, 2019). "Sam Leshnak Joins NC Courage as Goalkeeper Replacement". North Carolina Courage.
  3. Gaydos, Ryan (29 June 2020). "NWSL goalkeeper gets some praise for standing during national anthem". Fox News. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  4. McCrabb, Rick (1 July 2020). "Butler County native gains national attention for standing as teammates kneel for national anthem". Retrieved 2 July 2020.


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