History of Amy Griffin in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 12, 2026

Amy Griffin is a former American soccer player and current coach. She achieved significant success as a player, being a member of the United States women's national soccer team and winning the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup. Currently, Griffin serves as the head coach of the United States women's national deaf soccer team, continuing her involvement and contribution to the sport.

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October 25, 1965: Amy Griffin's Birth

On October 25, 1965, Amy Griffin, née Allmann, was born. She later became an American soccer coach and former player.

1987: Joined United States women's national soccer team

In 1987, Amy Griffin began playing for the United States women's national soccer team.

1987: Named NCAA's Adidas Goalkeeper of the Year

In 1987, Amy Griffin was named NCAA's Adidas Goalkeeper of the Year. Also in 1987, Griffin and teammate Michelle Akers helped lead UCF to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament.

1989: Assistant coach at Santa Clara University

From 1989, Amy Griffin worked as an assistant coach at Santa Clara University.

1991: Assistant coach at Santa Clara University

In 1991, Amy Griffin was an assistant coach at Santa Clara University.

1991: Won FIFA Women's World Cup

In 1991, Amy Griffin was on the squad that won the first ever FIFA Women's World Cup.

1993: Started program at University of New Mexico

In 1993, Amy Griffin started the soccer program at the University of New Mexico.

1995: Coached at the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival

In 1995, Amy Griffin coached at the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival and was active in the Olympic Development program.

1995: Provided analysis for ESPN2 during the 1995 Women's Soccer World Cups

In 1995, Amy Griffin provided analysis for ESPN2 during the Women's Soccer World Cups.

1995: New Mexico Lobos season

In 1995, the New Mexico Lobos, under Amy Griffin's leadership, posted a 10-7-3 record and finished second in the Western Athletic Conference.

1998: Became staff coach

In 1998, Amy Griffin became a staff coach for both the NSCAA and the U.S. Soccer Federation.

1999: Provided analysis for ESPN2 during the 1999 women's soccer World Cups

In 1999, Amy Griffin provided analysis for ESPN2 during the women's soccer World Cups.

1999: Inducted into Central Florida Hall of Fame

In 1999, Amy Griffin was inducted into the Central Florida Hall of Fame. She was the school's second women's soccer honoree, with Michelle Akers being the first.

2000: Color analyst for NBC's Sydney Olympic coverage

In 2000, Amy Griffin was the color analyst with Andrés Cantor for NBC's Sydney Olympic coverage.

2001: Birth of son, Nick

In 2001, Amy Griffin's son, Nick, was born.

2003: Birth of son, Ben

In 2003, Amy Griffin's son, Ben, was born.

2012: Goalkeeper coach for United States under-20 women's national soccer team

In 2012, Amy Griffin was a goalkeeper coach for the United States under-20 women's national soccer team and helped guide the team to gold at the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

2015: Collected data about athletes with cancer

As of 2015, Amy Griffin had collected data about athletes with cancer who have played on artificial turf containing "crumb rubber". Her list contained 200 athletes, including 150 soccer players and 95 goalkeepers.