Emily Madril is searching for a new coach.

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“I want to thank FSU for everything they’ve done for me, but I feel like it’s time for me to move on,” Emily Madril said in a statement released by her agent. “I’m ready to take the next step in my career and start playing professionally.”

Madril, a native of Melbourne, Fla., scored 11 goals and added 10 assists in her three years with the Seminoles. She started all 24 games as a junior this past season, tallying six goals and four assists.

“Emily has been an excellent player for us,” Florida State head coach Mark Krikorian said. “We wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors.”

Madril is the second Florida State player to announce her intention to turn pro this offseason, joining defender Natalia Kuikka. It is unclear where Madril will sign, but she is eligible for the National Women’s Soccer League Draft, which will be held on January 18.

“I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to play professionally,” Madril said. “I can’t wait to see where the next chapter of my career takes me.”

Madril is the latest in a growing trend of American players bypassing their final year of NCAA eligibility to turn pro. Several high-profile players, including Mallory Pugh, Andi Sullivan, and Taylor Smith, have all made the jump in recent months.

“I’m honestly just following my heart,” Madril said of her decision. “This is what I want to do, and I’m ready to take the next step.” “I am incredibly disappointed with the way in which the administration has handled the search for a new head coach,” Madril said. “At no point were the players consulted about our preferences or given any say in the matter.”

Emily, who will be a senior next season, is one of many players who have been outspoken about their displeasure with the coaching search process. “I want to be clear that I am not opposed to change,” Madril said. “I understand that sometimes change is necessary. But this process has been anything but transparent and it has failed to take into account the opinions of the people who matter most – the players.”

Madril said she and her teammates will continue to fight for a “say in our future” and that they “deserve better.” The administration has not commented on Madril’s statement.

The women’s soccer team has been without a head coach since December, when Paula Wilkins resigned after six seasons. The administration has not yet named a replacement.

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