Soccer-Former Man United Women's boss Stoney named coach of NWSL team San Diego

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester United v West Ham United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - March 27, 2021 Manchester United coach Casey Stoney on the pitch after the match Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine/File Photo

(Reuters) - Former Manchester United Women's boss Casey Stoney has been named the first head coach of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team in San Diego, the expansion club said on Wednesday.

The 39-year-old former England captain previously served as United head coach since 2018 and during her tenure guided the club to immediate promotion to the Women's Super League and successive fourth-place finishes in the top flight.