Marian Dougherty

Marian Antal Dougherty (née Dalmy; born November 25, 1984) is an American retired professional soccer defender.

Dougherty was named to the all-tournament team at the ACC/WCC Challenge at Wake Forest and earned First-Team All-WCC honors.

After suffering a torn ACL during the NCAA Third Round against Boston College, Dougherty's junior season with the Broncos ended prematurely.

[2] During her senior year in 2006, Dougherty was the Broncos' tri-captain and vital member of a defense that shutout 11 opponents.

[3] In February 2013, Dougherty was selected by the Portland Thorns FC during the 2013 NWSL Supplemental Draft for the inaugural season of the National Women's Soccer League.

[10][11] In March 2004, Dougherty was called into the United States U-21 National Team training camp while a sophomore at Santa Clara.

[12] Dougherty played in two matches for the senior team in 2007 before being named as a late addition to the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup roster for the USWNT.

[13][14] In 2018 Dougherty traveled to Morocco as a Sports Envoy for the U.S. Department of State, conducting soccer clinics and events for youth to promote education, empower women and girls, encourage peaceful conflict resolution, foster ethnic reconciliation, prevent bullying, and improve health and fitness.