Edmond Kelly, also known as "Ed" or "Eddie" and nicknamed the Silver Fox (born October 24, 1948, in

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), is an Irish-American former

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player. He played in the American Soccer League and one season in the

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and earned two

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with the U.S. national team. He coached the

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men’s soccer team.

Personal

Kelly grew up in Ireland. In 1969, he joined the

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, serving until 1973. He is married to high school sweetheart, Ann and they have three children: Jessica, Lauren, and Luke. He loves Indian food and his German Shepherd, Lexi.

Player

Professional

Kelly played professionally for eight years. In 1975, he played a single season with the

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in the

. In 1976, he played for the Utah Golden Spikers of the American Soccer League. In 1979, he signed with the

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National team

Kelly earned two

with the

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in August 1975 at the Mexico City Cup. His first game was a 6–0 loss to

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on August 21. His second was a 2–0 loss to

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on August 24.

Coaching

Kelly served as an assistant coach with both the

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and

while he played for them. After retiring from playing professionally, Kelly became an assistant coach at

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. In 1985,

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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

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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

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in the first round of the playoffs. In 1988, following the loss, Kelly left the Eagles to succeed

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as head coach at

, 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 compiled a career record of 223–162–41.SPORTS PEOPLE; Comings and Goings – New York Times
/ref> Kelly also coaches youth soccer as the Boys Coordinator of New England Futbol Club.

References

External links

Boston College coaching profile

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kelly, Ed 1948 births Living people Association footballers from Dublin (city) American soccer coaches American Soccer League (1988–89) coaches American Soccer League (1933–1983) players Boston College Eagles men's soccer coaches Connecticut Bicentennials players Irish emigrants to the United States New Jersey Americans (soccer) players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players Rhode Island Oceaneers players Seton Hall Pirates men's soccer coaches United States men's international soccer players Utah Golden Spikers players American men's soccer players Men's association football midfielders Fairleigh Dickinson Knights men's soccer coaches