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Chris Citowicki leads WSU women's soccer as home opener approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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Summary

Washington State women's soccer coach Chris Citowicki is preparing for the team's home opener against Idaho tonight at 6 p.m. Citowicki, who joined WSU after a successful tenure at Montana, emphasizes a positive coaching style. His approach has already fostered improvement in practice sessions, with players responding well to his feedback. Citowicki's unique journey includes emigrating from Poland and building his coaching career across multiple continents before arriving at WSU. His past experiences have shaped his coaching philosophy and connection with players as the season begins.

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By the Numbers

•Citowicki focuses on positivity and player feedback in coaching
•WSU's home opener against Idaho is scheduled for today
•Citowicki previously won nine championships at Montana
•The coach's journey includes moves from Poland to Australia and then the US
•Players report improved performance in recent practices

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1:11 PMYahoo Sports — The unconventional journey that brought soccer coach Chris Citowicki to WSU

What they're saying

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Aug. 12—PULLMAN — The first 25 minutes of Washington State women's soccer's Aug. 3 scrimmage were messy and disjointed. Some coaches might have snapped at their players. Publicly embarrassed them. Not WSU's first-year coach Chris Citowicki. His approach is a little different. Gathered in a huddle, the first-year Cougar coach — whose accent sounds like a blend of his native Poland, Australia, ...
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