Michael McGoffin steps down as Siegel girls soccer coach

Michael McGoffin was hoping to maintain the level of success with the Siegel girls soccer program when took over for Eric Shelton (who took the job at Nolensville) in 2016.

Five seasons later, McGoffin is happy with how he is leaving the Lady Stars program.

After spending more than 30 years coaching, including the past eight at Siegel, McGoffin has stepped away from coaching to focus more on his personal life. He will remain as a teacher at Siegel.

"For the time being, I'm taking time off from it," McGoffin said. "My son will be a senior and my daughter will be a freshman next year. I wanted to make sure my time was more available for them and my family."

Siegel is expected to replace McGoffin quickly. Whoever takes over will have a strong tradition to continue. 

Siegel reached the Class AAA state tournament twice in McGoffin's five seasons and earned a sectional trip in another. He reached the region four out of five years.

"He did a great job with the program," Siegel principal Larry Creasy said. "He continued the great tradition that Coach Shelton left behind."

Siegel was eliminated in the 7-AAA semifinals this past season. McGoffin's best season came in 2019 when the Lady Stars went 14-6-2, won the 7-AAA tournament and reached the state tournament

"When I took over for (Shelton), there was a high bar of expectations of good play on the field and good character," McGoffin said. "The girls were great. There were no issues. 

"I'm not going anywhere. I'll still be at Siegel and will help shepherd in the new change and help the program develop when I can. It's just a good time to step away from the day-to-day operations."

Murfreesboro Soccer Club 'Clash of the Titans' event to be held Friday

The Murfreesboro Soccer Club will be holding a fundraiser event Clash of the Titans on Friday at Richard Siegel Park's stadium field.

The event will be an exhibition match that will pit the club's coaches, split up into two teams - the Turkish Hotspur (led by Serkan Orsan) vs. the Alan Wanderers (led by Alan Oates).

The match will begin at 6 p.m., with a ceremonial kickoff by Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland. 

There will be a challenge event and recognition of MSC teams and volunteers during halftime. Food trucks, door prizes and other festivities will be inc

Admission is $20 per adult. Children are admitted free with an adult. Murfreesboro Soccer Club is a non-profit organization that offers soccer programs to more than 1,500 kids a year.

For more information about the event or purchasing tickets (which can be obtained through MSC coaches), contact MSC Executive Director Serkan Orsan at 404-422-5793

Reach Cecil Joyce at cjoyce@dnj.com or 615-278-5168 and on Twitter @Cecil_Joyce.