Temple University Athletics
Staff Directory
Kenie Wright
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A decorated former NJ/NY Gotham FC and Rutgers women's soccer alumni, Wright joined the nest in April 2024 after spending two years as the University of Maryland women's soccer's first-ever Director of Player Development.
In January 2022, the Mount Laurel, N.J. native joined the Terps after a successful NWSL career competing for NJ/NY Gotham FC (Formally Sky Blue FC). Wright was drafted 29th overall in the 2019 NWSL draft and spent three seasons with the club. During her time as a professional athlete, Wright also served as a coach for Ukrainian Nationals girls club program and Lenape High School varsity girls soccer.
Wright was a two-time captain and a standout player at Rutgers during Nemzer's tenure with the Scarlet Knights, finishing her senior season as a All-Region and All-Big Ten selection in 2018. The defender started all 19 matches in the backline for Rutgers that season, helping the Scarlet Knights to an 11-4-5 record and berth in the NCAA Tournament.
In all, Wright was a part of four NCAA Tournament teams during her Rutgers career, including Rutgers first ever trip to the College Cup in 2015.
In January 2022, the Mount Laurel, N.J. native joined the Terps after a successful NWSL career competing for NJ/NY Gotham FC (Formally Sky Blue FC). Wright was drafted 29th overall in the 2019 NWSL draft and spent three seasons with the club. During her time as a professional athlete, Wright also served as a coach for Ukrainian Nationals girls club program and Lenape High School varsity girls soccer.
Wright was a two-time captain and a standout player at Rutgers during Nemzer's tenure with the Scarlet Knights, finishing her senior season as a All-Region and All-Big Ten selection in 2018. The defender started all 19 matches in the backline for Rutgers that season, helping the Scarlet Knights to an 11-4-5 record and berth in the NCAA Tournament.
In all, Wright was a part of four NCAA Tournament teams during her Rutgers career, including Rutgers first ever trip to the College Cup in 2015.
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