Soccer-Priestman savouring coaching return after drone scandal

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group B - Canada Training - Avenger Park, Melbourne, Australia - July 30, 2023 Canada coach Bev Priestman during training REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

(Reuters) -Bev Priestman is excited about returning to coaching on Saturday with Wellington Phoenix and drawing a line under a spying scandal that saw her sacked as Canada manager.

The 39-year-old Englishwoman, who led Canada to Olympic gold in 2021, completed a one-year FIFA ban from football-related activity this year for her role in flying a drone over a closed New Zealand training session at last year's Summer Games.