Lori Henry

Lori Ann Henry is an American retired soccer defender and former member and captain of the United States [women's national soccer team]. She was the only player from the first match ever played by the national team who made it to the 1991 FIFA [Women's World Cup|1991 Women's World Cup Championship] in China and one of two players to hit double-figures in caps.

Early life

Henry grew up in the Seattle, Washington area and attended Shorewood [High School (Washington)|Shorewood High School] in Shoreline, Washington where she was a star soccer player for the T-Birds.

University of North Carolina

Henry attended the University of North Carolina from 1986 to 1989 and helped the Tar Heels to three national women's soccer championships. Henry was twice selected first team All-America. She was also selected to Soccer America's All-Decade Team in 1990.

Playing career

International

In 1985, Henry was a member of the first 1985 [United States women's national soccer team|women's national soccer team] the U.S. fielded. She played for the United States women's national soccer team from 1985 to 1991, including three years as captain. In 1991, she was part of the team that won the first Women's World Cup in China.

Coaching career

Henry began her coaching career as an assistant at UNC-Greensboro and moved in 1993 to become the head women's soccer coach at Ohio State University for four years. She later returned to Shoreline, Washington, and taught physical education at Kellogg Middle School.