CARLA OVERBECK JOINS THE 3 OLD GOALIES

As the 3 Old Goalies prepare for the start of the Women's World Cup this month, we welcome one of the most influential women in the history of Soccer in the United States Carla Overbeck.

Over the last 31 years, Overbeck has worked with the Duke Blue Devils as Duke has advanced to the NCAA Tournament 28 times, including NCAA College Cup appearances in 2011, 2015, and 2017. As a player at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Overbeck was a four-time member of the NCAA All-Tournament Team and a two-time All-ACC selection. In addition, she was a member of the 1986 Soccer America All-America Freshman Team. She was also the Most Valuable Defensive Player of the 1988 NCAA Tournament.

Overbeck’s playing accomplishments include being an important part of the United States Women's National Team. Overbeck was an instrumental player for the U.S. in winning the 1991 Women’s World Cup in China. She captained the 1995 U.S. World Cup squad that advanced to the semifinals and also served as captain of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team that won the gold medal.

Her career achievements include:

- FIFA World Cup Champion (1991, 1999)

- Olympic Gold Medalist (1996)

- Olympic Silver Medalist (2000)

- Goodwill Games Gold Medalist (1998)

- US Women’s National Team Member (1988-2000)

- US Women’s National Team Captain (1993-2000)

- Sports Illustrated Sportswomen of the Year (1999)

- WUSA Founders Cup II Champion (2002)

- National Soccer Sports HOF Inductee (2006)

- North Carolina Sports HOF Inductee (2010)

- NCAA National Champion (1986-1989)

- Soccer America Freshman All-America (1986)

- NCAA Tournament Most Valuable Defensive Player (1988)

In this episode, we talk about a number of Carla's accomplishments and talk a little about her participation in "THE SOCCER TOURNAMENT" 7v7 event that was held in Cary, North Carolina in June. Grab your favorite beverage, and pull up a chair as the 3 Old Goalies spend time with one of the greats, Carla Overbeck.