FIU women's soccer coach Jonathan Garbar has signed a contract extension that will have him leading the Panthers through the 2027 season. Garbar has led FIU since the 2021 campaign and guided the Panthers to a berth in the 2023 Conference USA Championship. The 2023 campaign was one of the most successful seasons for FIU as a member of Conference USA, with the team posting the highest winning percentage since 2012 and qualifying for the conference tournament for the first time since 2012. Under Garbar's supervision, the Panthers have excelled both on the field and in the classroom, with a high team grade point average and multiple players earning academic honors.

Why It Matters

The contract extension for coach Jonathan Garbar signifies the confidence that FIU athletics director Scott Carr has in Garbar's leadership and the program's progress. It also highlights the success of the women's soccer team, both on the field and academically.

By the Numbers
  • 36 goals scored in the 2023 season, the most in FIU's 11 seasons in Conference USA
  • 2.11 goals per game, leading the conference in 2023
  • Program record seven all-conference honors in 2023
  • Overall team grade point average of 3.61 for the 2023 Spring Semester
State of Play
  • Jonathan Garbar has signed a contract extension that will have him leading FIU women's soccer through the 2027 season
  • The team had a successful 2023 season, with a high winning percentage and qualification for the conference tournament
  • FIU women's soccer has excelled both on the field and in the classroom under Garbar's leadership
Bottom Line

The contract extension for Jonathan Garbar reaffirms FIU's commitment to the women's soccer program and highlights the team's success. It sets the stage for continued progress and development in the coming years.