Brian Lee steps down as Rice women's soccer coach after season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Brian Lee, head coach of the Rice Owls women's soccer team, will step down at the end of the season. The Owls finished their regular season with a record of 6-7-5 and will compete in the American Conference Championship against UTSA. Lee has led the program for seven seasons, compiling a 76-52-23 record and receiving multiple coach of the year honors. Rice will initiate a national search for his replacement immediately after the season concludes.
- •Lee's record at Rice is 76-52-23 over seven seasons.
- •The Owls finished fourth in their conference this season.
- •Rice plays UTSA in the American Conference Championship on Sunday.
- •Lee has two conference coach of the year awards during his tenure.
- •The national search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — One of college soccer's winningest coaches is leaving Rice after the season
"A national search will begin immediately, as the coach plans to continue coaching and build another program.
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