Sources — WVU finalizing an extension for Neal Brown

West Virginia is anticipated to finalize a contract extension for soccer coach Neal Brown, with an announcement doable as early as Tuesday, sources instructed ESPN.

Brown had been beneath contract by means of the 2026 season. He led West Virginia to a 9-4 document in 2023, his finest on the faculty by three wins. West Virginia was picked final within the Large 12 preseason media ballot, and Brown entered the season going through important strain to enhance. The Mountaineers began 4-1 earlier than shedding at Houston on a Hail Mary within the ultimate seconds.

Particulars of the extension weren’t instantly accessible. Brown earned $4 million in 2023 and had been set to earn $4.1 million in 2024, based on the earlier contract.

The Mountaineers completed with wins in 5 of their ultimate six video games, together with a 30-10 victory in opposition to North Carolina within the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.

Brown, 43, is 31-29 at WVU with bowl appearances in three of the previous 4 years. He is 66-45 total as a school coach.