The Oregon women’s soccer program has a new leader.
Tracy Joyner was named head coach of the Ducks on Monday, the university announced. Joyner comes to Oregon by way of UC Davis, where she coached for five seasons and amassed a record of 49-37-8.
“I am beyond excited to embark on this journey and lead this soccer program toward becoming a perennial powerhouse,” Joyner said in a release from UO athletics. “This opportunity is a dream come true, and I’m deeply honored to be entrusted with this responsibility. Together, we will build a program rooted in belief, consistency, competitiveness, and trust – values that will drive us to new heights. I’m eager to get started and help shape a team that will not only excel on the field but also serve as a model of excellence, both in the classroom and the community.”
Joyner (then Tracy Hamm) played college soccer for California from 2002 to 2005, and professionally in the WPSL and WPS. Her previous coaching stops include an assistant role at Cal, head coach of Santa Rosa Junior College, San Francisco State, and leading roles with both high school and club teams in various communities.
Joyner maintains a UEFA “A” coaching license, with just one percent of coaches achieving that distinction worldwide being female.
“Tracy is a proven winner with the energy and the experience it will take to elevate Oregon Soccer into contenders both in the Big Ten Conference and nationally,” UO athletic director Rob Mullens said in the release. “She has successfully built programs at every level from junior college to Division I and we are excited to have her lead the Oregon Soccer program forward.”
Oregon’s previous coach, Graeme Abel, resigned following the 2024 season after five years in Eugene. An investigation published in April by The Oregonian/OregonLive interviewed 14 former players who said they experienced harsh treatment and verbal abuse from Abel while playing for the Ducks. Twelve players transferred out of the Oregon program following a winless season in 2023.
Abel and UO have denied the former players’ claims.
— Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter.
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