SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word athletics department has started a national search for the head coach of its men's soccer program, announced interim Director of Athletics Richard Duran on Monday.
 
"I want to thank Coach Fidler for serving in the interim role with our men's soccer team over the past two years," said Duran. "He stepped up during a difficult time and helped the program transition through the first two years of postseason eligibility. We look forward to finding the best candidate to lead our program into the future."
 
Fidler has served in the interim head coach position for the past two seasons following five years as an assistant coach with the Cardinals. He also spent one season as a volunteer assistant and two seasons as a student-athlete with the UIW men's soccer program.
 
The Cardinals return 27 student-athletes for the 2020 season, including seven starters.
 
POINTS OF PRIDE
Since joining the Western Athletic Conference in 2014, the Cardinals have:

• Renovated their locker room and installed new Classic HD FieldTurf
• Had three players signed to professional contracts
• Earned three National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) all-region honors
• Received nine All-WAC selections
• Produced 30 Academic All-WAC honors
• Earned two CoSIDA Academic All-District selections
• Had one CoSIDA Academic All-American (two times)
• Recognized six WAC players of the week
• Had one top-10 ranking in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America West Region

 
For the most up-to-date information on UIW Athletics, visit uiwcardinals.com, follow the Cardinals on Twitter @UIWAthleticsand like UIW Athletics on Facebook at UIW Athletics.
 
Follow UIW Men's Soccer on Twitter @UIWMensSoccer and on Instagram @uiwmenssoccer.