This allows for more pressure to be placed on the opponent's attacking side, neutralizing many attempts before they even reach the attacking third. With this foundation, Wave FC was able to develop a signature style of utilizing a high press, where the defenders can push farther forward in the field without fearing a loss of defensive shape. Under Stoney's management, San Diego Wave built the foundation of the club on being defensively organized and rigorous. In the next two seasons, Stoney lead the team to two fourth-place finishes in the league.Īfter to '20-'21 FA WSL season, Stoney left Manchester United to become head coach for San Diego Wave in their inaugural season. In her first season as manager for Manchester United, Stoney lead the team to a championship win and earned them promotion into England's top professional league, the FA WSL. She started her professional coaching career with a bang. She captained the English national team, earning 130 caps with Lionesses, with whom she played in three world cups and a UEFA semi-final match. She first gained international recognition as a player herself, a defender for top clubs in England (Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool) as well as England's national team. Head Coach: Casey Stoney Widely considered the secret to Wave FC's record-breaking success for an expansion side, Head Coach Casey Stoney is widely considered one of the best coaches in women's soccer today. We're lucky to be starting off with the one and only SanDiegoWaveFC !!

Use these posts to help you pick a team you want to root for, freshen up your memory so you can impress all your friends at your watch parties, get pumped for the season to come, and/or to suss out the competition!

With each post, a member of the NWSL community will be giving you the lowdown on everything you need to know about one of the twelve NWSL clubs. Welcome to the first entry of the 2023 Kickoff Countdown!

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