Daily Vanguard

February 15th, 2008

Soccer coach Tim Bennett resigns

Head soccer coach Tim Bennett has resigned from his post at Portland State to accept a position at another school, according to a source in the Viking athletic department. Another source close to the team said Bennett’s resignation came earlier this week on Feb. 13.

Bennett is coming off his best season in the South Park Blocks. The Vikings, who finished with a 7-10-2 mark and 3-3-1 versus conference foes, capped their season with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sacramento State in the semifinals of the Big Sky Tournament.

Appearances in the Big Sky Tournament have been rare for the Vikings, as Portland State’s loss to the Hornets last season marked the team’s fourth time ever in the conference tournament, and first appearance since hosting the event in 2004.

Bennett spent three years at Portland State, compiling a 16-34-5 record over his short tenure. But Bennett’s ability to recruit has earned great praise, including a No. 22 national ranking from Soccer Buzz magazine for his 2006 class.

His resignation comes just days after his 2008 recruiting class was announced. In Bennett’s 2008 class, Portland State signed 11 players, including four defenders, four mid-fielders, two goalkeepers and one forward.

According to a source in the Portland State athletic department,a formal announcement of Bennett’s departure is slated for either Sunday or Monday, when the location of his next coaching job will likely be announced.

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