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.