Bobby Murphy (soccer)

Murphy began coaching at Plymouth State College while earning his master's degree in education. His first head coaching opportunity was at the University of Southern Maine.^[3]

Murphy was the director of the soccer academy at St. Stephen's Episcopal School from 2003 to 2016. Before this, he was the director of coaching for the South Texas Youth Soccer Association.^[4]

On January 15, 2016, Murphy joined Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer as an assistant coach.^[4] Almost seven months later, on July 7, Murphy was named the interim head coach of Orlando City after Adrian Heath was relieved of his duties.^[5] His first match as interim head coach occurred on July 8 against the Houston Dynamo. The match ended 0–0.^[6] Following the hiring of Jason Kreis, Murphy resumed his role as assistant coach and technical coordinator of the club's U.S. Soccer development academy.^[7] After Kreis was relieved of his duties in 2018, Murphy once again served as interim head coach until James O'Connor was hired, who did not retain Murphy.

In March 2021, Murphy joined USL League One side Union Omaha as an assistant coach.^[8]

On January 23, 2023, Murphy was named head coach for St. Louis City 2 in MLS Next Pro.^[9]

In the 2024 MLS Next Pro season, Murphy led St Louis City 2 to the Western Conference Final, ultimately losing in extra time.^[10]

Murphy was named the inaugural head coach of Portland Hearts of Pine, an expansion team in USL League One, on November 14, 2024.^[3]

As of December 29, 2025^[11][12]

Team	From	To	Record
G	W	D	L	Win %
Orlando City	July 7, 2016	August 7, 2016	6	1	3	2	016.67
Orlando City	June 16, 2018	July 1, 2018	3	1	0	2	033.33
St. Louis City 2	January 23, 2023	November 14, 2024	56	28	13	15	050.00
Portland Hearts of Pine	November 14, 2024	Present	39	14	15	10	035.90
Total			79	34	22	23	043.04