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Ann Orrison
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Full name Ann Kimberly Orrison-Germain
Birth name Ann Kimberly Orrison
Date of birth (1961-06-29) June 29, 1961 (age 64)
Place of birth Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Arlington United
International career
1985–1986 United States 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ann Kimberly Orrison-Germain, born Ann Kimberly Orrison on June 29, 1961, is an American former soccer player. She was a member of the United States women's national soccer team from 1985 to 1986.

Before playing soccer, Ann was a talented athlete at the University of Virginia. There, she played both field hockey and lacrosse.

Ann Orrison's Early Life and Family

Ann Orrison was born in Arlington County, Virginia. She grew up in McLean, Virginia. Her parents are Karen and Charles Orrison.

On June 21, 1986, Ann married Everett Grant Germain III in Fairfax, Virginia. Her sister-in-law is Suzy Cobb Germain, who also played for the U.S. national soccer team. Suzy later married Everett's brother, Gregory, in 1989.

Playing for the National Team

Ann and Suzy even played together in one special soccer match. This game was against the Canadian team in the 1986 North America Cup. The American team won that game 3–0.

This match was Suzy Cobb Germain's only international appearance. It was also Ann Orrison's final game playing for the national team.

See Also

  • 1985 United States women's national soccer team
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