James Armstrong

Biography

Former Auburn associate head coach and Mississippi State head coach James Armstrong was named Auburn head soccer coach by Athletic Director John Cohen on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Armstrong, who was on staff at Auburn from 2013-18, returns to the Plains after taking Mississippi State to unprecedented heights since becoming head coach in 2019, leading the Bulldogs to the 2024 Southeastern Conference Championship and consecutive NCAA Sweet 16 appearances. "My family and I are incredibly excited to return to Auburn University! I am deeply grateful to John Cohen, Jared Benko, Djenane Paul, and the search committee for offering us this amazing opportunity,” Armstrong said. “I look forward to connecting with the student-athletes and beginning this exciting new chapter for Auburn Soccer. War Eagle!” COACH ARMSTRONG Hometown Yorkshire, England Alma Mater University of Edinburgh (2000) Family wife, Casey daughter, Olivia Birthday March 20 HEAD COACHING RECORD Year School Title Rec. 2025 Auburn Head Coach 5-6-7 2024 Mississippi State Head Coach 19-3-0 2023 Mississippi State Head Coach 12-6-5 2022 Mississippi State Head Coach 12-6-4 2021 Mississippi State Head Coach 5-8-3 2020-21 Mississippi State Head Coach 6-4-3 2019 Mississippi State Head Coach 8-8-3 2019-present Career Head Coach 67-41-25 QUICK FACTS Head Coaching Career 8 seasons (2nd at Auburn) SEC Regular Season Titles 1 (2024) NCAA Appearances 3 Sweet 16s 2 (2023, 24) USC All-Americans 3 USC All-Region Players 10 All-SEC Players 17