Women's Soccer
Matt Kagan
- Title:
- Head Coach
- Email:
- matt.kagan@oregonstate.edu
Matt Kagan, a veteran of nine NCAA Tournament teams, was appointed the Oregon State University head women’s soccer coach in December of 2018.
In his first season at the helm of Oregon State’s program, Kagan led the Beavers to an 11-6-2 overall record. The 11-win season is the most wins for OSU since 2012. Oregon State also finished the non-conference portion as the only perfect Pac-12 team, going 8-0. Under Kagan’s tutelage Oregon State put together four-consecutive shutouts for the first time since 2007, finished the season with three results against top-50 RPI and four wins over opponents in the top-100 RPI. Kagan turned the Beavers' offense around from scoring only six goals in 2018 to 31 in 2019 by doubling the amount of shots taken. The Beavers' attack also recorded 25 assists and 87 overall points, the highest output since 2011.
Under his guidance, McKenzie Weinert (Third Team) and Brianna McReynolds (All-Freshman) earned Pac-12 postseason honors.
The Beavers became the most-improved team in the NCAA Division I from 2018 to 2019 with a 10-game improvement based off the NCAA Formula to sit tied for 10th in All-Time Most Improved Won-Loss Record in the NCAA Record Book. Under his leadership, OSU had the third-best RPI improvement from 2018 (212) to 2019 (48) in Division I jumping 164 spots.
Prior to his appointment at OSU, Kagan served as Mississippi State University’s associate head coach for two seasons. In his time with the Bulldogs, MSU advanced to the NCAA Tournament and were tanked in the top 25 for the first time in school history in 2018. In his first season at MSU, the team posted its best record in 16 years.
Of the nine NCAA Tournament appearance teams that he has been a member of the coaching staff, three have advanced to the “Sweet 16.” In addition, the United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) has recognized teams he has coached for academic achievements eight times.
Kagan began his professional career in 2004 at Assumption College in Massachusetts before taking of the reigns of Worcester State in from 2005-08.
He climbed to the NCAA Division I level for a three-year tenure at Evansville from 2008-10, and followed with two seasons at Miami (Fla.), Providence and Loyola Marymount. In addition, he has been involved internationally with the United State Soccer Federation Under 23 Women’s National Team.
Kagan was an accomplished soccer student-athlete at Southern New Hampshire University from 1999-2002. He helped the program to three NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, including the national championships final in 2002. He possesses both a bachelor’s degree (sports management) and master’s degree (business administration) from Southern New Hampshire.
What They’re Saying about Coach Kagan
“Words cannot describe how happy I am for Matt. He is a great coach and an even better person who is so deserving of this great opportunity. Although I am sad to see him go, I am far more genuinely overjoyed for him. He has done so well wherever he has been and I know he will make Oregon State better.” Mississippi State Head Coach Tom Anagnost
“Oregon State is no doubt getting one of the very best coaches in the country. They are getting a coach that is an extremely hard worker and will give everything he has to serve his team in every facet of their lives. I have no doubt that Matt will be extremely successful as the head coach at Oregon State.” Notre Dame Head Coach Nate Norman
“Matt is an outstanding young coach who helped to turn around the University of Miami and Mississippi State women’s soccer programs. He has worked closely and learned from Tom Anagnost and will use the knowledge he gained to help develop the Oregon State team. I am excited to watch the OSU program grow.” Florida State Head Coach Mark Krikorian
“I was fortunate to have Matt on my staff for three seasons (2014-2016) during which time our program had a record breaking season in 2015 advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16. I have the utmost respect for Matt as a person and a coach. Matt is passionate in everything he does. He is a tireless worker when it comes to recruiting and maintaining relationships with people. He sets high expectations for his players on and off the field and pushes them daily to help them become the best versions of themselves. Matt is demanding, but also very caring about his players. I know Matt’s energy, enthusiasm, and work-ethic will bring a spark to the OSU soccer program. His former coaching experiences have prepared him well for this job and I believe he will do a great job leading the program forward.” Loyola Marymount Head Coach Michelle Myers
In his first season at the helm of Oregon State’s program, Kagan led the Beavers to an 11-6-2 overall record. The 11-win season is the most wins for OSU since 2012. Oregon State also finished the non-conference portion as the only perfect Pac-12 team, going 8-0. Under Kagan’s tutelage Oregon State put together four-consecutive shutouts for the first time since 2007, finished the season with three results against top-50 RPI and four wins over opponents in the top-100 RPI. Kagan turned the Beavers' offense around from scoring only six goals in 2018 to 31 in 2019 by doubling the amount of shots taken. The Beavers' attack also recorded 25 assists and 87 overall points, the highest output since 2011.
Under his guidance, McKenzie Weinert (Third Team) and Brianna McReynolds (All-Freshman) earned Pac-12 postseason honors.
The Beavers became the most-improved team in the NCAA Division I from 2018 to 2019 with a 10-game improvement based off the NCAA Formula to sit tied for 10th in All-Time Most Improved Won-Loss Record in the NCAA Record Book. Under his leadership, OSU had the third-best RPI improvement from 2018 (212) to 2019 (48) in Division I jumping 164 spots.
Prior to his appointment at OSU, Kagan served as Mississippi State University’s associate head coach for two seasons. In his time with the Bulldogs, MSU advanced to the NCAA Tournament and were tanked in the top 25 for the first time in school history in 2018. In his first season at MSU, the team posted its best record in 16 years.
Of the nine NCAA Tournament appearance teams that he has been a member of the coaching staff, three have advanced to the “Sweet 16.” In addition, the United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) has recognized teams he has coached for academic achievements eight times.
Kagan began his professional career in 2004 at Assumption College in Massachusetts before taking of the reigns of Worcester State in from 2005-08.
He climbed to the NCAA Division I level for a three-year tenure at Evansville from 2008-10, and followed with two seasons at Miami (Fla.), Providence and Loyola Marymount. In addition, he has been involved internationally with the United State Soccer Federation Under 23 Women’s National Team.
Kagan was an accomplished soccer student-athlete at Southern New Hampshire University from 1999-2002. He helped the program to three NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, including the national championships final in 2002. He possesses both a bachelor’s degree (sports management) and master’s degree (business administration) from Southern New Hampshire.
What They’re Saying about Coach Kagan
“Words cannot describe how happy I am for Matt. He is a great coach and an even better person who is so deserving of this great opportunity. Although I am sad to see him go, I am far more genuinely overjoyed for him. He has done so well wherever he has been and I know he will make Oregon State better.” Mississippi State Head Coach Tom Anagnost
“Oregon State is no doubt getting one of the very best coaches in the country. They are getting a coach that is an extremely hard worker and will give everything he has to serve his team in every facet of their lives. I have no doubt that Matt will be extremely successful as the head coach at Oregon State.” Notre Dame Head Coach Nate Norman
“Matt is an outstanding young coach who helped to turn around the University of Miami and Mississippi State women’s soccer programs. He has worked closely and learned from Tom Anagnost and will use the knowledge he gained to help develop the Oregon State team. I am excited to watch the OSU program grow.” Florida State Head Coach Mark Krikorian
“I was fortunate to have Matt on my staff for three seasons (2014-2016) during which time our program had a record breaking season in 2015 advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16. I have the utmost respect for Matt as a person and a coach. Matt is passionate in everything he does. He is a tireless worker when it comes to recruiting and maintaining relationships with people. He sets high expectations for his players on and off the field and pushes them daily to help them become the best versions of themselves. Matt is demanding, but also very caring about his players. I know Matt’s energy, enthusiasm, and work-ethic will bring a spark to the OSU soccer program. His former coaching experiences have prepared him well for this job and I believe he will do a great job leading the program forward.” Loyola Marymount Head Coach Michelle Myers
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