Mark Krikorian, who built Florida State into an NCAA women’s soccer power, has agreed to become the Washington Spirit’s president of soccer operations and general manager, multiple people close to the situation said Tuesday.
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.
Krikorian, 62, is expected to sign a multiyear contract with the Spirit and begin work immediately. At Florida State, he was the highest-paid coach in women’s college soccer with a salary of $450,000.