Pam Baughman-Cornell


Pamela Jane Cornell, commonly known as Pam Baughman-Cornell, is an American former soccer player who played as a forward, making four appearances for the United States women's national team.

Career

During college, Baughman-Cornell played for the UCF Knights in 1981, where she had 18 goals and 11 assists during the season. She was named a NSCAA All-American, was included in the AIAW Women's Soccer Championship All-Tournament Team, and was chosen as the team's most valuable player and rookie of the year. From 1983 to 1985, she played for the George Mason Patriots, where she won the NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament in 1985 and was named the tournament's most valuable player. In total, she had 28 goals and 17 assists for the team. She was chosen as NSCAA Hermann Female Player of the Year in 1981, and ISAA Player of the Year in 1985. She also was named in the NSCAA All-American team for 1983, 1984, and 1985, and was included in the NCAA All-Tournament Team in 1983.
Baughman-Cornell made her international debut for the United States on August 24, 1985 in a friendly match against Denmark. In total, she made four appearances for the U.S. and scored one goal, which came in her final cap on July 9, 1986 against Canada in a play-off for the 1986 North American Cup title. The match, which lasted 30 minutes, was won by the U.S 3–0 to win the tournament.
In 2001, she was inducted into the Virginia–D.C. Soccer Hall of Fame.

Personal life

Baughman-Cornell was born in Fairfax, Virginia, to Monica L. and Walter L. Baughman. She married Glenn Michael Cornell in Fairfax on January 25, 1986.

Career statistics

International

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentResultCompetition
1July 9, 1986Blaine, Minnesota, United States3–01986 North American Cup

Honors

United States