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Kelly Cousins: Leading the charge at Utah Royals

Kelly Cousins: Leading the charge at Utah Royals

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Kelly Cousins became Utah Royals’ first ever sporting director in July 2023. Cousins had previously spent over two decades at English WSL club Reading, in every role imaginable. ...

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Stephanie Zambra: Player to coach

Stephanie Zambra: Player to coach

Following a successful playing career with the likes of Peamount United, Houston Dash, Sunderland, Florentia, Shamrock Rovers, and the ...
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Emma Byrne: Finding her home at Lewes FC

Emma Byrne: Finding her home at Lewes FC

In July 2025, Emma Byrne was named manager of FA Women’s National League South team Lewes FC. The former Arsenal goalkeeper, and Ireland’s ...
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Pauline Hamill: Leading the Afghan women's refugee team

Pauline Hamill: Leading the Afghan women's refugee team

As part of FIFA’s strategy for action, Pauline Hamill is coaching the Afghan women’s refugee team - Afghan Women United - sanctioned in May ...
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Freya Coombe: Blazing a trail with Kansas City Current

Freya Coombe: Blazing a trail with Kansas City Current

In January 2024, Freya Coombe joined the Kansas City Current as assistant coach. She tells Carrie done what working under former USWNT ...

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