Benji Walton has resigned as the head coach of the Kennesaw State University women's soccer team, effective December 22. He led the program for eight seasons, finishing with a 69-61-20 record and guiding the team to three consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference Championship appearances from 2019-21.

Why It Matters

Walton's resignation marks the end of an era for the women's soccer program at KSU, prompting a shift in leadership and the need to find a new head coach to guide the team into a new chapter as members of Conference USA.

By the Numbers
  • Walton's 69-61-20 record as head coach
  • 64 postseason athletic or academic honors achieved by the team under his leadership
State of Play
  • Effective December 22, Benji Walton has resigned as head coach
  • Chris Cahill has been appointed as the Acting Head Coach
  • The program will start a national search for a new leader
What's Next

The program will conduct a national search to find the next leader of the women's soccer program at KSU.

Bottom Line

Benji Walton's departure prompts the need for a new head coach to lead the women's soccer team into a new era as they join Conference USA, marking a significant change for the program.