Education
In 1976, Murphy graduated from Staples High School where was a two-time All State soccer player and a member of a State Championship soccer team He attended the University of Connecticut, playing on the men"s soccer team from 1976 to 1979.
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Youth
He also played hockey and was two-time All FCIAC player. He completed his undergraduate degree in 1982. In 1986, he earned a master"s degree in accounting from Sacred Heart University.
Professional
In 1980, both the Hartford Hellions of the Major Indoor Soccer League and the Detroit Express of the North American Soccer League drafted Murphy.
He signed with the Express for the 1980 season. In 1981, he moved to the Washington Diplomats before suffering a career ending knee injury in June.
After his retirement from playing, Murphy worked in both the American Broadcasting Company and Columbia Broadcasting System Records accounting sections. He then worked as a commodities broker.
In 2003, he became an assistant coach with Brown University"s men"s soccer team
In June 2009, Connecticut College hired Murphy to coach the men"s soccer team
