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4 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, marking the best seed in program history. The Musketeers were eighth in the country with 18.6 shots per game and seventh in the nation with 8.9 shots on goal per match. In 2023, Xavier finished the season with a 14-4-4 record before ultimately falling in overtime in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, despite taking 41 shots in the match.

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Since 2020, six of Lie’s players have signed professional contracts. He has mentored five BIG EAST Players of the Year, 32 All-BIG EAST selections, 13 United Soccer Coaches All-Region honorees and three All-Americans. Lie’s ability to develop players has been evident during his time at Xavier. The 0.50 mark was the sixth best in the nation in 2023. After already setting the single-season lowest goals against average of 0.54 in 2021, Lie’s 2023 team broke that record by posting a goals against average of 0.50 this year. In 20, Xavier recorded 13 shutouts, establishing a new program record. In addition to school records in wins, Lie’s teams have featured stout defense and goalkeeping. His squad set the school record for wins in a season with 17 in 2019, while the team’s 16 wins in 2021 are the second most in a season and his group’s 14 wins in 20 are tied for the third most in program history. With Lie at the helm, his teams have rewritten the record books at Xavier.

The Musketeers have won three BIG EAST regular season championships and one BIG EAST Tournament championship since 2019. Xavier has a 22-1-8 conference record over the past three seasons and has an active 28-match unbeaten streak in conference play, which dates back to the 2021 season. The Musketeers are also one of five programs nationally with five or fewer regular season losses in each of the last three seasons. Under Lie’s guidance, Xavier has earned a top 25 RPI ranking in each of the last three seasons, becoming one of just 10 programs nationally to achieve that. During his tenure at Xavier, which began in 2017, Lie has compiled a record of 82-37-19 (.663), led the Musketeers to four consecutive NCAA Tournaments (2019-23) and has been the architect of three BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year honors, in 2019, 20.

Lie – pronounced LEE – arrives at Kansas following a strong and successful seven-year tenure as the head coach at Xavier University. My family and I look forward to immersing ourselves in the KU community and I will work tirelessly alongside our student-athletes to bring Kansas Soccer to new heights! Rock Chalk!” “I believe, with deep conviction, that Kansas Soccer will be a consistent force in the Big 12 and on the national landscape. I have tremendous gratitude for the players and coaches that shared the journey.” My time at Xavier was so meaningful, and I thank Greg Christopher and Brian Hicks for believing in me and our program. “I was overwhelmed by the energy, positivity and passion of the Jayhawk community and I am completely sold on Travis’ vision of the future of Kansas Athletics. “I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to Travis Goff, Jason Booker and the entire search committee for providing me this tremendous opportunity,” Lie said. Our entire athletic department is elated to welcome Nate, his wife Emily, and their three children, Michael, Grace and Joshua to the Kansas Athletics family.” The future of Kansas Soccer is incredibly bright with Nate at the helm, and we are thrilled for him to get to work. We are unbelievably excited to bring in Nate, who will undoubtedly instill a strong culture of competitive excellence. “Throughout it all, Nate Lie stood out with his diverse experiences, his unwavering values, his fierce competitiveness, and his ability to build a program for long-term success. “This was an exhaustive search that was highlighted by a deep pool of accomplished, strong leaders,” Goff said.

Lie has signed a 5-year contract that will run through the 2028 season. – Nate Lie, an exceptional recruiter, meticulous tactician, and an experienced postseason contender has been named the fourth head coach in Kansas Soccer history, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced today.

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