“Mark’s track record of developing players and building winning teams is without equal,” Spirit owner Michele Kang said in a statement. “I am thoroughly impressed and energized by Mark’s soccer philosophy, his core values, and the professional standards he demands in creating and maintaining a high-performance environment.”
Krikorian guided the Seminoles to 11 Final Four appearances in 17 seasons and won his third national title in December before resigning in April amid reported conflicts with Athletic Director Michael Alford and the administration. He had a 310-67-36 record.
Krikorian, 62, signed a multiyear contract with the Spirit and will begin work immediately.