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The New York Shockers Women’s Premier Soccer (WPSL) Team is thrilled to welcome

Morgan Farnan (formerly Burchardt), one of the Capital Region's most decorated women’s

soccer players, as an assistant coach. With an illustrious playing career and a growing reputation

as a talented coach, Morgan brings unparalleled experience and leadership to the Shockers.

 

Illustrious Playing Career

Morgan’s playing career at The College of Saint Rose was extraordinary. A five-year team captain

and four-time Northeast-10 (NE10) Conference All-League honoree, she consistently excelled

on the field while demonstrating exemplary leadership. As a senior, Morgan earned United

Soccer Coaches third-team All-America honors, NE10 first-team All-Conference, and D2CCA

second-team All-East accolades. She led her team to the NE10 regular season and

tournament championships and propelled the Golden Knights to the NCAA Final Four, earning

NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team honors.

 

 

 

Morgan’s career highlights include:

  • 114 career points: Fourth all-time in Saint Rose history, with 31 goals and 52 assists.

  • 52 assists: Second all-time in program history, including a school-record four seasons with 10+ assists.

  • Game-winning assist with 10 seconds left in the 2019 NE10 Championship Final.

  • Senior year achievements: Ranked seventh nationally with 14 assists, leading her team to the National Quarterfinals with a game-winning goal.

  • Recognized as Capital District Sports Woman of the Year and Grand Collegiate Woman of the Year (2019).

  • Named American Soccer Coaches All-American, Academic All-American, and D2CCA first-team All-East.

  • NCAA Division II National Semi-Finalist (2014, 2019).

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High School and Early Success

Before her collegiate career, Morgan excelled at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, where she was named New York State Class "A" Player of the Year three times. She led her high school team to four Section II Class "A" championships and three state semifinal appearances, setting a New York State Section II record with 30 assists in a single season.

Transition to Coaching

After her standout playing career, Morgan transitioned into coaching, joining the Saint Rose coaching staff as an assistant coach from July 2020 to January 2024. During her tenure, she contributed to an impressive 57-3-5 overall coaching record and earned numerous accolades:

  • 2023 United Soccer Coaches East Region Coaching Staff of the Year

  • 2023 NCAA Division II Sweet 16 Appearance

  • 2023 Conference Tournament Champions

  • 2023 Regular Season Champions

  • 2022 NCAA Division II Sweet 16 Appearance

  • 2022 Conference Tournament Champions

  • 2022 Regular Season Champions

  • 2021 United Soccer Coaches East Region Coaching Staff of the Year

  • 2021 NCAA Division II National Finalists

  • 2021 Conference Tournament Champions

  • 2021 Regular Season Champions

Morgan also served as a coach with the Albany Alleycats from January 2017 to June 2022, where she led teams to:

  • State Cup Semi-Finalists (U16, 2021/22)

  • USYS EDP League 2nd Place

  • State Cup Finalists (U17, 2020/21)

  • USYS Regional Showcase Champions

  • Helped elevate the U17 team from 15th to 5th in New York State rankings.

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A Commitment to Excellence

As an assistant coach with the New York Shockers, Morgan focuses on enhancing players’ technical abilities, tactical awareness, and leadership skills. Her experience as a team captain, Academic All-American, and NCAA Final Four leader provides invaluable insight for players aspiring to compete at the highest levels. Morgan’s passion for the game and commitment to player development will help guide the Shockers to success both on and off the field.

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