University of Michigan fires women’s soccer head coach Greg Ryan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Via University of Michigan) – Warde Manuel, the University of Michigan’s Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, announced Thursday (Jan. 25) that women’s soccer head coach Greg Ryan will not return next season.
“It has been determined that Greg Ryan will not return as our women’s soccer coach,” said Manuel. “We thank Greg for his 10 years of service and wish him success in the future.”
“I have enjoyed my time at the University of Michigan and appreciate the opportunity to lead these student-athletes,” said Ryan. “I am proud of our successes and look forward to my next professional opportunity.”
Ryan recently completed his 10th season at the helm of the program, compiling a 103-64-36 (.596) record.
Michigan finished the 2017 season with a 6-6-6 overall record and 3-5-3 mark in Big Ten Conference play.
A national search will begin immediately.
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