LOGAN — Blake Anderson’s tenure as Utah State’s soccer coach has reportedly come to an finish.
Anderson is on “administrative depart” from this system and isn’t anticipated to return, in keeping with Pete Thamel of ESPN.
“Utah State has knowledgeable the soccer crew that coach Blake Anderson is on administrative depart and unlikely to return,” Thamel mentioned on social media platform X. “Defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling has been named interim coach.”
Particulars of Anderson’s depart weren’t instantly out there. He has been open lately about household tragedies and experiencing grief, and he was additionally embroiled in a lawsuit filed towards him by a former participant in 2022.
Anderson took the Aggies job in 2020.
His greatest season was 2021, when he led the crew to an 11-3 general file and the Mountain West Championship. The crew additionally beat Oregon State within the Jimmy Kimmel L.A. Bowl.
With Anderson’s reported departure, Utah State is prone to lose a number of gamers through the switch portal. There was already plenty of motion on the quarterback place after Cooper Legas and McCae Hillstead left for Tulsa and BYU, respectively.
Anderson had lately named Iowa switch Spencer Petras because the beginning QB after the conclusion of spring camp.
Sources: Utah State has knowledgeable the soccer crew that coach Blake Anderson is on administrative depart and unlikely to return. Defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling has been named interim coach.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) July 2, 2024