Kansas Women's Soccer Coach Nate Lie Signs Five-Year Extension
Kansas womenβs soccer coach Nate Lie signs new 5 year deal with KU
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Nate Lie, head coach of the Kansas women's soccer team, has signed a new five-year contract extending through the 2030 season. Under his leadership, the Jayhawks achieved back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances and won the Big 12 Conference tournament in 2024.
- 01Nate Lie's new contract extends through the 2030 season.
- 02The Jayhawks made NCAA tournament appearances in 2024 and 2025.
- 03Kansas won the Big 12 Conference tournament in 2024.
- 04Lie emphasizes program values: Pride, Unity, Grit, and Gratitude.
- 05Kansas finished the last season with a record of 16-6-3.
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Nate Lie, the head coach of the Kansas women's soccer team, has secured a new five-year contract that will keep him with the program through the 2030 season. This extension comes on the heels of significant achievements, including back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances in 2024 and 2025 and a Big 12 Conference tournament championship in 2024. Lie, who previously coached at Xavier, expressed gratitude for the support from the Kansas athletics department and the community. He highlighted the program's core values of Pride, Unity, Grit, and Gratitude as guiding principles for future success. Last season, the Jayhawks finished with a record of 16-6-3, reaching the Big 12 tournament final and the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, where they faced Duke. Lie's commitment to the program and the Lawrence community reflects his ambition to elevate Kansas soccer to new heights.
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Nate Lie's contract extension ensures stability for the Kansas women's soccer program, which could enhance recruitment and community support.
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