Matt Fannon to retire as Iowa State soccer coach after 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
SoccerMatt Fannon announced he will retire from his position as Iowa State women's soccer coach following the 2026 season, marking his seventh year with the program. Fannon informed the team of his decision on July 30, expressing gratitude for his time at Iowa State and a desire to spend more time with family. During his tenure, he has recorded 24 wins, 56 losses, and 20 ties, including a challenging 9-39-9 record in Big 12 Conference matches. Fannon has been under scrutiny for past allegations from former players but signed a contract extension in November 2022 that runs through the end of the 2026 season. Iowa State is scheduled to begin its season on August 12 at Omaha.
- •Fannon has been Iowa State's soccer coach since 2020.
- •He has a career coaching record of 105 wins, 100 losses, and 37 ties.
- •Iowa State had a record of 4 wins, 9 losses, and 4 draws in 2025.
- •The team opens its 2026 season against Omaha on August 12.
- •Fannon's retirement decision was announced on July 30, 2026.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa State soccer's Matt Fannon to retire from coaching
"Iowa State women's soccer coach Matt Fannon has announced that he will retire from coaching after the 2026 season, his seventh with the Cyclones.
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