Emma Coates leaves England U23 role to become head coach at NWSL’s Bay FC

The Guardian – SportThursday, December 4, 2025 at 8:31:46 PM
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Emma Coates leaves England U23 role to become head coach at NWSL’s Bay FC
  • Emma Coates has transitioned from her role as the head of England Women’s Under-23 national team to become the new head coach of Bay FC in the NWSL, succeeding Albertin Montoya. Montoya announced his resignation effective at the end of the 2025 season after the team finished 13th in the league standings.
  • This appointment is significant as it marks a new chapter for Bay FC, aiming to improve their performance in the league under Coates' leadership, who expressed readiness and excitement for the challenge ahead.
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