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Former Canada coach Priestman returns to football in NZ after ban
WELLINGTON: Bev Priestman, who was sacked as Canada's women's coach for her part in the use of drones to spy on the opposition at the Paris Olympics, will make her return to the game in New Zealand at Wellington Phoenix. The 39-year-old Englishwoman, who led Canada to Olympic gold in 2021, has just completed a one-year FIFA ban from football-related activity for her role in flying a drone over a closed New Zealand training session at last year's Summer Games. Priestman has been handed a two-year deal by Phoenix to coach their women's side, who finished ninth of the 12 teams in the otherwise Australian A-League Women earlier this year. Las Vegas to host 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw 'We're really pleased to be able to welcome Bev back to football,' Phoenix chairman Rob Morrison said in a club statement. 'We all know she's had a period of time away from the game, but we understand the circumstances and we're really comfortable with this appointment. 'This is a step up in an exciting era for the Phoenix women's team.' Priestman is no stranger to her new home, having previously served as New Zealand Football's director of football development and married former Football Ferns midfielder and current Phoenix academy director Emma Humphries. 'Huge thanks to (the club) for giving me this chance to come back to the game I love, and hopefully bring some special moments to not only this city, but this country,' said the former assistant coach of England's women's team. 'Coming back to New Zealand and seeing the Phoenix week in week out as the only professional women's team has been amazing. We have a responsibility now to fly the flag for this country and try to do something special.'
The Hindu
3 hours ago
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Former Canada coach Bev Priestman to coach Phoenix's women's team after one-year FIFA ban
Bev Priestman, who was sacked as Canada's women's coach for her part in the use of drones to spy on the opposition at the Paris Olympics, will make her return to the game in New Zealand at Wellington Phoenix. The 39-year-old Englishwoman, who led Canada to Olympic gold in 2021, has just completed a one-year FIFA ban from football-related activity for her role in flying a drone over a closed New Zealand training session at last year's Summer Games. Priestman has been handed a two-year deal by Phoenix to coach its women's side, which finished ninth of the 12 teams in the Australian A-League Women earlier this year. 'We're really pleased to be able to welcome Bev back to football,' Phoenix chairman Rob Morrison said in a club statement. ALSO READ: Man City re-signs goalkeeper Trafford from Burnley on five-year deal 'We all know she's had a period of time away from the game, but we understand the circumstances and we're really comfortable with this appointment. 'This is a step up in an exciting era for the Phoenix women's team.' Priestman is no stranger to her new home, having previously served as New Zealand Football's director of football development and married former Football Ferns midfielder and current Phoenix academy director Emma Humphries. 'Huge thanks to (the club) for giving me this chance to come back to the game I love, and hopefully bring some special moments to not only this city, but this country,' said the former assistant coach of England's women's team. 'Coming back to New Zealand and seeing the Phoenix week in, week out as the only professional women's team has been amazing. We have a responsibility now to fly the flag for this country and try to do something special.' Related Topics Bev Priestman
The Star
7 hours ago
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Soccer-Former Canada coach Priestman returns to football in NZ after ban
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group B - Canada Training - Olympic Park, Melbourne, Australia - July 24, 2023 Canada coach Bev Priestman during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Bev Priestman, who was sacked as Canada's women's coach for her part in the use of drones to spy on the opposition at the Paris Olympics, will make her return to the game in New Zealand at Wellington Phoenix. The 39-year-old Englishwoman, who led Canada to Olympic gold in 2021, has just completed a one-year FIFA ban from football-related activity for her role in flying a drone over a closed New Zealand training session at last year's Summer Games. Priestman has been handed a two-year deal by Phoenix to coach their women's side, who finished ninth of the 12 teams in the otherwise Australian A-League Women earlier this year. "We're really pleased to be able to welcome Bev back to football," Phoenix chairman Rob Morrison said in a club statement. "We all know she's had a period of time away from the game, but we understand the circumstances and we're really comfortable with this appointment. "This is a step up in an exciting era for the Phoenix women's team." Priestman is no stranger to her new home, having previously served as New Zealand Football's director of football development and married former Football Ferns midfielder and current Phoenix academy director Emma Humphries. "Huge thanks to (the club) for giving me this chance to come back to the game I love, and hopefully bring some special moments to not only this city, but this country," said the former assistant coach of England's women's team. "Coming back to New Zealand and seeing the Phoenix week in week out as the only professional women's team has been amazing. We have a responsibility now to fly the flag for this country and try to do something special." (Reporting by Nick Mulvenney in Sydney, editing by Peter Rutherford)
Straits Times
7 hours ago
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Former Canada coach Priestman returns to football in NZ after ban
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox WELLINGTON - Bev Priestman, who was sacked as Canada's women's coach for her part in the use of drones to spy on the opposition at the Paris Olympics, will make her return to the game in New Zealand at Wellington Phoenix. The 39-year-old Englishwoman, who led Canada to Olympic gold in 2021, has just completed a one-year FIFA ban from football-related activity for her role in flying a drone over a closed New Zealand training session at last year's Summer Games. Priestman has been handed a two-year deal by Phoenix to coach their women's side, who finished ninth of the 12 teams in the otherwise Australian A-League Women earlier this year. "We're really pleased to be able to welcome Bev back to football," Phoenix chairman Rob Morrison said in a club statement. "We all know she's had a period of time away from the game, but we understand the circumstances and we're really comfortable with this appointment. "This is a step up in an exciting era for the Phoenix women's team." Priestman is no stranger to her new home, having previously served as New Zealand Football's director of football development and married former Football Ferns midfielder and current Phoenix academy director Emma Humphries. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Japan issues tsunami warning after 8.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia Business MAS keeps Singapore dollar policy unchanged amid US tariff risks to economy Business Cathay Cineplexes ropes in restructuring specialist as more payment demands pile up Opinion Nobel Prize? Maybe not, but give Asean credit for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire Asia Fragile Cambodia-Thailand truce faces challenges on day one Singapore Grace Fu apologises for Tanjong Katong sinkhole, says road may stay closed for a few more days Business No clarity yet on baseline or pharmaceutical tariffs with US: DPM Gan Singapore Facts and myths intersect at the National Museum's new glass rotunda installation "Huge thanks to (the club) for giving me this chance to come back to the game I love, and hopefully bring some special moments to not only this city, but this country," said the former assistant coach of England's women's team. "Coming back to New Zealand and seeing the Phoenix week in week out as the only professional women's team has been amazing. We have a responsibility now to fly the flag for this country and try to do something special." REUTERS
CNA
7 hours ago
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Former Canada coach Priestman returns to football in NZ after ban
WELLINGTON :Bev Priestman, who was sacked as Canada's women's coach for her part in the use of drones to spy on the opposition at the Paris Olympics, will make her return to the game in New Zealand at Wellington Phoenix. The 39-year-old Englishwoman, who led Canada to Olympic gold in 2021, has just completed a one-year FIFA ban from football-related activity for her role in flying a drone over a closed New Zealand training session at last year's Summer Games. Priestman has been handed a two-year deal by Phoenix to coach their women's side, who finished ninth of the 12 teams in the otherwise Australian A-League Women earlier this year. "We're really pleased to be able to welcome Bev back to football," Phoenix chairman Rob Morrison said in a club statement. "We all know she's had a period of time away from the game, but we understand the circumstances and we're really comfortable with this appointment. "This is a step up in an exciting era for the Phoenix women's team." Priestman is no stranger to her new home, having previously served as New Zealand Football's director of football development and married former Football Ferns midfielder and current Phoenix academy director Emma Humphries. "Huge thanks to (the club) for giving me this chance to come back to the game I love, and hopefully bring some special moments to not only this city, but this country," said the former assistant coach of England's women's team. "Coming back to New Zealand and seeing the Phoenix week in week out as the only professional women's team has been amazing. We have a responsibility now to fly the flag for this country and try to do something special."
