San Diego Wave has parted company with head coach Casey Stoney.
The former England defender’s final game in charge was the weekend’s 0-0 draw with Houston Dash which left Wave ninth in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) 14 games into the regular season.
Stoney, 42, departs San Diego after three years in charge, having led the club to the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2024 and NWSL Shield in 2023.
Paul Buckle has been placed in interim charge.
Club president Jill Ellis said the change was “necessary” when taking into consideration the club’s performance this season and their ambition.
“We are immensely grateful to Casey for her commitment to our club and the positive impact she has had both on and off the pitch.” said Ellis. “Over the past seasons, Casey has guided us to significant milestones, and her contributions have been instrumental in laying a strong foundation on which to build.
“The decision to part ways was very hard and not made in haste, but given the ambition of this club, and where we are in our season, we felt a change was necessary at this time.”
Wave FC announces the club has parted ways with Head Coach Casey Stoney.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Casey and wish her all the best for the future. pic.twitter.com/d3S7LonSut
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 14 games into the regular season. Stoney, 42, departs San Diego after three years in charge, having led the club to the NWSL Challenge Cup in 2024 and NWSL Shield in 2023. Paul Buckle has been placed in interim charge. Club president Jill Ellis said the change was “necessary” when taking into consideration the club’s performance this...){kind=link}