Casey Stoney to coach Canada’s women’s soccer team: reports
Canada Soccer Settles on Casey Stoney as New Women’s Coach
Canada Soccer has made a decision on their new women’s team coach, choosing former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney for the role, as reported by multiple sources. The Canadian women’s team has been without a permanent coach since the dismissal of Bev Priestman during the Paris Olympics due to the drone-spying scandal.
Priestman, along with assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joey Lombardi, have all been handed a one-year FIFA ban for their involvement in the scandal and are no longer affiliated with Canada Soccer.
When asked about the reports linking Stoney to Canada, a spokesperson for Canada Soccer stated, “The search is ongoing and confidential. We are not confirming any rumors at this time. Any official announcements will come directly from us.”
Casey Stoney, 42, previously served as the inaugural coach for the San Diego Wave. She joined the NWSL expansion team in 2021 and was recognized as the league’s coach of the year in 2022. Despite being the longest-tenured coach in the league going into the 2024 season, Stoney was let go in late June following a seven-game losing streak for the Wave.
During her tenure with the Wave, Stoney led the team to victory in the 2023 NWSL Shield and the 2024 Challenge Cup, securing the club’s first two trophies. She departed with a regular-season record of 24-15-18.
Prior to her time with San Diego, Stoney was at the helm of Manchester United’s women’s team, guiding them to the Championship title and promotion to the Women’s Super League in 2018. As a former player, Stoney earned 130 caps for England and captained the national team, with a club career that included stints at Charlton, Chelsea, Lincoln, and Liverpool.
Following Priestman’s departure, assistant coach Andy Spence took charge of the Canadian team for the remainder of the Olympics, while under-20 coach Cindy Tye served as interim coach for recent matches against Iceland and South Korea.
This update from The Canadian Press was originally published on January 10, 2025.
