San Diego Wave Fires Head Coach Casey Stoney After Seven-Game Winless Streak

President Jill Ellis cites poor performance and data-driven decision-making as reasons for the mid-season change.

Casey Stoney, who led the Wave to significant successes in previous seasons, was unexpectedly dismissed.
San Diego Wave is currently ninth in the league, struggling with low goal-scoring and a series of injuries.
Interim head coach Paul Buckle will lead the team while a search for a permanent replacement is underway.
Stoney had recently signed a contract extension, making the decision more surprising.
The Wave's struggles are attributed to squad-building challenges and bad luck with injuries.