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Mizzou soccer hires Stanford's Paul Hart as its next head coach

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Mizzou soccer didn't wait long. The Tigers announced Tuesday, Nov. 10 that Stanford associate head coach Paul Hart will lead the women's program starting in the 2027 season. He's the third head coach in program history.

Hart's Stanford run included five straight top-five recruiting classes

Source: ABC17NEWS

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Top-five recruiting classes in a row5
Straight College Cup appearances3
National championship game appearances2
  • Contract: five years, per the athletic department
  • Stanford: Hart stays through the NCAA postseason run
  • Background: London native with more than 15 years of experience

He replaces Stefanie Golan, who left after six seasons. ABC17 says she and Mizzou agreed to part ways eight days earlier.

6straight seasons Mizzou soccer has missed the SEC Tournament

The Tigers have missed the 12-team SEC Tournament six seasons in a row, according to ABC17.

Source: ABC17NEWS

“Paul has the experience, vision and championship pedigree we were looking for to lead Mizzou Soccer into its next era.”

Laird Veatch, Mizzou athletic director

Sources: Columbia Daily Tribune, ABC17NEWS

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