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."

Greensboro, North Carolina - The North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of seven exceptional individuals into its prestigious ranks. These honorees have left an enduring legacy within the soccer community, and their remarkable contributions to the sport have earned them this well-deserved recognition. The 2024 inductees are:Robert “Bob” Singer, Jim Carpenter, Rodney Marsh, Megan Crotts, Bob Bowen, Gary Hamill, Wendy Gebauer Palladino.

Next Hall of fame ceremony is January 25, 2025, Greensboro, North Carolina

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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.