Canada Soccer has hired Casey Stoney as head coach of the national women's team. The 42-year-old former England captain was named the National Women's Soccer League coach of the year in 2022 with San Diego Wave FC.
The Englishwoman replaces Bev Priestman, who was removed following an inquiry into a drone-spying scandal within the federation.
Former England captain Casey Stoney has been appointed the new head coach of Canada Women’s national team (CANWNT). The Athletic initially reported on Friday that Canada Soccer had agreed terms with Stoney to take over as the new head coach of its women’s team and this has now been confirmed.
Casey Stoney, former manager of San Diego Wave FC and Manchester United Women, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Canada Women's National Soccer Team. Stoney looks forward to building on Canada's football successes and engaging with fans,
The former England captain, Casey Stoney has today been appointed the head coach of the Canadian women's national soccer team leading into the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
When Janine Beckie found out who the new head coach of Canada's women's soccer team would be, she felt excitement above all else. Beckie, a veteran on Canada's team, said Stoney is the "perfect fit" and is encouraged by the hire.
Stoney was named head coach of Canada’s women on Monday. She signed a three-year contract with Canada Soccer that runs through the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with an option for 2028. Stoney takes over the Canadian team from Bev Priestman, who was fired in the wake a drone surveillance scandal at last year’s Olympics.
Casey Stoney the English manager has been appointed as the new head coach of the Canada Women National Soccer Team CANWNT
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