According to a report by Cora Hall for the Knoxville News Sentinel and The Tennessean published on November 3, 2026, the University of Tennessee is evaluating five candidates to succeed Joe Kirt as head coach of the soccer program. Kirt departed after several seasons, and the search committee has compiled a shortlist of potential replacements, though specific names have not been disclosed publicly.
Tennessee Soccer Seeks New Coach: Five Candidates Identified to Replace Joe Kirt
