From Orlando Pride’s unbeaten run to two huge coaches let go, this NWSL season has brought all the drama. The Utah Royals and San Diego Wave have recently parted ways with their coaches. With Utah’s Amy Rodriguez and San Diego’s Casey Stoney no longer leading the teams, let’s discuss what led up to their firings and what it means for the teams.
Utah Royals FC Letting Go of Amy Rodriguez
Utah Royals FC parted ways with Head Coach Amy Rodriguez after their loss record reached 11 losses. With their results, the team sits at the lowest rank when it comes to the NWSL table standings. Following this decision, the club announced that assistant Jimmy Coenraets will be Interim Head Coach till the end of the season.
Rodriguez’s time with the Utah Royals marked her first time as a coach. The former player left the team with a record of 2-11-2 (W-L-D). Despite Rodriguez’s great career as a player, the 2x NWSL champion didn’t find luck during her time as a coach. However, many questioned whether it was right to let go of Rodriguez in her first season.
“We are grateful and appreciative of Amy, Michelle, and Maryse and their efforts in helping re-introduce the Royals to Utah’s incredible fans and the international soccer community,” Real Salt Lake president John…
