California fired coach Justin Wilcox on Sunday after 9 seasons main this system, the varsity introduced on Sunday. CBS Sports activities first reported the information of Wilcox’s firing earlier within the day. The varsity owes Wilcox $10,879,167 in buyout cash, based on USA Right now’s faculty soccer teaching wage database. 

The Golden Bears are 6-5 this season however simply suffered an embarrassing 31-10 loss to rival Stanford in Week 13. Former Washington State coach Nick Rolovich, at present a senior offensive assistant with the Bears, would be the interim coach. 

“I need to thank Justin for all of his contributions to our soccer program, our athletic division and our college,” Cal common supervisor Ron Rivera stated in an announcement. “He has at all times comported himself with class and professionalism. After cautious consideration, we consider the time has come for brand spanking new management. We want Justin the most effective of luck in his future endeavors.”

It has been an uneven yr general for Cal. It started the season 3-0 with loads of momentum because of the presence of freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. Issues have been rather more uneven since, nonetheless. The Bears have been blown out 34-0 by San Diego State in nonconference play, they usually’re simply 3-4 on the season within the ACC. 

Wilcox, 49, was as soon as thought-about one of many high up-and-coming coaches on the West Coast — a lot so he was a candidate for Oregon when Mario Cristobal left this system following the 2021 season. It has been a tough run for Wilcox within the time since. The Bears have not produced a successful season since 2019, they usually’re simply 22-27 over the past 4 seasons. 

Cal at present has a pair of interim athletic administrators. It is anticipated that Rivera may have a big say within the upcoming teaching search to switch Wilcox.