Former England captain Casey Stoney has been named head coach of the Canadian women's national soccer team. The 42-year-old Stoney signed a three-year contract with Canada Soccer that runs through the 2027 Women’s World Cup,

The former England captain, Casey Stoney has today been appointed the head coach of the Canadian women's national soccer team leading into the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Former England captain Casey Stoney has been appointed the new head coach of Canada Women’s national team (CANWNT). The Athletic initially reported on Friday that Canada Soccer had agreed terms with Stoney to take over as the new head coach of its women’s team and this has now been confirmed.

The former San Diego Wave manager replaces Bev Priestman, who was dismissed due to a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics.

Casey Stoney, a former England captain who went on to win NWSL coach of the year honours, has been named coach of the Canadian women's soccer team. The sixth-ranked Canadian women have been without a permanent coach since Bev Priestman was sent home during the Paris Olympics last summer due to the drone-spying scandal.

When Janine Beckie found out who the new head coach of Canada's women's soccer team would be, she felt excitement above all else. Beckie, a veteran on Canada's team, said Stoney is the "perfect fit" and is encouraged by the hire.

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