In one aspect, a tieback assembly is provided herein for supporting a SOE, the tieback assembly including: at least one anchor; an anchor threaded element extending from an end of the anchor; a tendon for transmitting force between the anchor and the SOE, the tendon including at least one tendon threaded element; and, a coupler having a body with a threaded bore, the tendon threaded element and the anchor threaded element threadedly engaging the threaded bore. Furthermore, the tendon is provided with sufficient length to extend at least from the coupler to externally of the SOE so that a portion of the tendon may be engaged externally of the SOE to allow for disengagement of the tendon threaded element from the coupler. Advantageously, the subject invention allows for at least partial removal of the tendon from a tieback assembly, including removal of the tendon threaded element.