Memphis extends coach Ryan Silverfield’s contract by 2028 season

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has agreed to a five-year extension with coach Ryan Silverfield, preserving him underneath contract by the 2028 season.

Athletic director Laird Veatch introduced the deal Tuesday. Silverfield has labored at Memphis the previous eight seasons, the final 4 as head coach. He went 10-3 capped with a 36-26 win over Iowa State in the Liberty Bowl sponsored by AutoZone, marking simply the fifth 10-win season in program historical past.

“Coach Silverfield guided the staff to among the finest seasons in program historical past in 2023, and we imagine he’s laid the inspiration to assist Memphis ascend even increased within the expanded School Soccer Playoff period,” Veatch stated in a press release.

Silverfield has capped every of his first 4 full seasons with bowl victories, which is also essentially the most for any coach in Memphis historical past. He ranks second at Memphis with 31 wins, which is tied for fourth nationally amongst coaches employed in 2020.

“I’m excited and appreciative of the dedication to proceed shifting ahead with the progress of our soccer program,” Silverfield stated.

The deal can pay Silverfield $2.2 million this season, $2.25 million for 2025, $2.5 million in 2026, $2.6 million in 2027 and $2.7 million for 2028 not counting bonuses and incentives.

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