June 20, 2006

EVANSTON, Ill.-- Northwestern University Director of Athletics Mark Murphy announced Tuesday the resignation of women's soccer coach Jenny Haigh.

A search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

"I would like to thank Jenny for her contributions to Northwestern University and our women's soccer program over the past five years," Murphy said. "We wish her and her family the best."

"I would like to thank Northwestern University and Mark Murphy for providing me with the opportunity to serve as the head women's soccer coach," Haigh said. "I appreciated my time and experience at Northwestern very much."

Haigh led Northwestern to a 38-46-10 record in five seasons as head coach. She had her best season in 2004 when the Wildcats finished tied for fifth in the Big Ten with a 5-4-1 mark and a 10-8-2 record overall. It was NU's first winning season in the Big Ten since 1998.