Major League Rugby
Marquise Goodwin is an experienced educator and rugby professional with a strong background in teaching and coaching. Currently serving as a Special Education Teacher at Blue Ridge Academy since October 2020, Marquise has also been a Professional Rugby Referee for Major League Rugby since January 2019 and a referee for USA Rugby since October 2011. Marquise's coaching experience includes being the Head Coach for Women's Rugby at UC Santa Barbara from October 2012 to August 2014 and a role as a teacher and Rugby Coach at Frederick Douglass Academy Elementary from August 2011 to August 2012. Marquise holds a Teaching Credential in Single Subjects-Social Science from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Education from UC Santa Barbara.
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Major League Rugby
Major League Rugby is a professional sports league representing the highest rugby competition in North America. The League evolved from seven teams in 2018 to 12 teams in 2023, featuring 11 from the United States and one from Canada. Major League Rugby has experienced significant growth in six years, and the momentum continues as the league and rugby grow throughout North America on the road to the 2031 Rugby World Cup hosted by the United States. MLR matches are televised on Fox Sports, among other national and local market platforms. In addition, select matches are available to stream live in North America on The Rugby Network, and all matches are available on The Rugby Network for international fans. MLR prides itself in fostering intense and high-stakes competition, while bringing together a passionate community built on the values of Respect, Inclusivity, and Tradition. For more information, visit https://www.majorleague.rugby and follow MLR at Facebook.com/USMLR, Twitter and Instagram: @USMLR.