Dr. Krissy Turner departs role as Penn women’s soccer head coach

PHILADELPHIA – Dr. Krissy Turner, the Douglas N. Brush Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Penn since 2022, is stepping down from her position, Alanna Wren, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation announced today.

“I appreciate Krissy and all she has given to our women’s soccer program,” Wren said. “Her dedication to the program and our student-athletes has been evident throughout her time here, and we are grateful for her contributions to Penn Athletics. I wish her and her family the very best.”

“I am proud of the progress we have made with the program both on the field and in the classroom during my time at Penn,” Turner said. “However, I realized it is time for a change for the program and for me. I have appreciated my relationships with our student-athletes as they are amazing women. I am excited to see where my career takes me next.”

Turner compiled a 22-30-27 record over five seasons, and a 4-17-14 mark in Ivy League play. Eight Quakers earned All-Ivy League honors during her tenure.

She arrived at Penn following a decorated career as the head women’s soccer coach at Monmouth for 24 seasons.

A national search is underway to identify the next leader of the Penn women’s soccer program.