Concussion syndrome forced him to retire in 1995, Murray had earned 86 caps, scoring 21 goals, including one at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

After graduating from high school, Murray attended Clemson University, where he played as a forward on the men's soccer team from 1984 to 1987.

On July 30, 1993, the U.S. Soccer Federation released Murray from his national team contract in order to allow him to pursue professional opportunities in Europe.

[4] Having battled knee injuries/head injuries for several years, Murray retired from playing professionally at the end of the 1995 season.

Murray went on to play on the U.S. team at the 1988 Summer Olympics, and become a mainstay in the lineup during World Cup qualifying.

Only Brian McBride, Clint Mathis, and John O'Brien have recorded a goal and an assist for the United States in one World Cup finals.

At first, he entered the metals trading industry, but in 2001, he decided to re-enter soccer with the Atlanta Silverbacks youth program.

On September 17, 2004, Harvard University announced that Murray had been hired as an assistant coach with the men's soccer team.

[6] Archived October 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine He was with Harvard for two seasons, then moved to the Capital Area Soccer League in Raleigh, NC where he was a staff coach.

[6] Recently Murray has been diagnosed with potential CTE symptoms from his concussion and repetitive heading of the ball over his playing career.

Currently, Murray is the radio broadcast color commentator for D.C. United matches on iHeartRadio Sports DC.