Casey Stoney Appointed Head Coach of Canada Women’s Soccer Team

The former England captain takes over following a drone surveillance scandal and aims to lead Canada into the 2027 World Cup.

Casey Stoney, a former England captain and NWSL Coach of the Year, has signed a three-year contract with Canada Soccer, with an option for 2028.
Stoney replaces Bev Priestman, who was dismissed after a drone surveillance scandal during the 2024 Paris Olympics and an independent review citing cultural issues within the program.
Stoney’s coaching tenure begins next month at the Pinatar Cup in Spain, where Canada will play a three-match series.
Canada Soccer emphasized Stoney’s leadership qualities, character, and dedication to advancing women’s football as key factors in her hiring.
The appointment is supported by a new philanthropic fund aimed at promoting women in elite coaching, ensuring family-friendly accommodations for Stoney, a mother of three.