Casey Stoney is leaving Manchester United.
On Wednesday, the club announced that Stoney would be stepping down from her role as head coach at the end of the season. United finished fourth in this year’s WSL standings, narrowly pushing the team out of Champions League eligibility.
ℹ️ Casey Stoney will step down from her role as head coach at the end of the 2020/21 campaign.#MUWomen— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) May 12, 2021
ℹ️ Casey Stoney will step down from her role as head coach at the end of the 2020/21 campaign.#MUWomen
In a statement to the media, Stoney said coaching the club was an honor and that her decision to leave wasn’t easy. Stoney has been with United since 2018.
According to reporting done by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan, Stoney could be on the move — to southern California.
Sources indicate Stoney has been linked to the NWSL’s potential San Diego expansion team. The former Manchester United coach is said to be a favorite for Jill Ellis, who is attached to San Diego as the club’s sporting director.
According to sources, Casey Stoney has been linked as the lead candidate for the San Diego #NWSL expansion team. Top of Jill Ellis's list for head coach.My earlier reporting on the #NWSL expansion team moving to San Diego: https://t.co/6REvTYdEbk— Meg Linehan (@itsmeglinehan) May 12, 2021
According to sources, Casey Stoney has been linked as the lead candidate for the San Diego #NWSL expansion team. Top of Jill Ellis's list for head coach.My earlier reporting on the #NWSL expansion team moving to San Diego: https://t.co/6REvTYdEbk
As for Manchester United, John Murtough, the club’s Football Director, said the organization is still committed to the women’s team and building upon Stoney’s legacy.