Tennessee soccer coaching candidates, five options to replace Joe Kirt
Tennessee soccer is in the market for a new coach. Here are five options to replace Joe Kirt, who was fired after five seasons.
Tennessee soccer is seeking a new head coach following Joe Kirt's firing after five seasons. Five candidates have emerged as potential replacements. Katie Shields, head coach at Saint Louis University, has led her team to seven straight A-10 Tournament titles and an NCAA Tournament berth in each of the last seven seasons. Jeff Hosler, Michigan State's head coach, has transformed his program into a consistent title contender with an 83-23-22 record over six seasons.
Nicole Van Dyke, the head coach at the University of Washington, led her team to three Elite Eight appearances and was named unanimous Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2025. Troy Fabiano, the head coach at the University of Kentucky, has led the Wildcats to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and a 48-27-21 record over five seasons.
Nate Lie, head coach at the University of Kansas, took his team to their first Sweet 16 since 2019 and led the Jayhawks to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2024 and 2025.
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