Edward J Moran was a longtime influence in the Madison Soccer community. He was the president of Madison Soccer League in the 1980s and ‘90s, a president of British Soccer Tour clubs in 1994 & 1996, helped create the Madison Invitational Soccer Tournament, a member of the group responsible for starting the Madison High School Lady Blue Streaks soccer team, and an assistant boys high school coach. A champion for growing the sport of soccer in Madison, Edward Moran was also a fervent supporter of education and Madison Schools. To many in Madison, he was a coach, a mentor, and a leader. 

The Moran Family, with the support of the Madison Soccer League, created the Edward J Moran Scholarship in 2021 to continue his mission of growing soccer and promoting education in Madison.