Bay FC Hires Emma Coates to Lead NWSL Franchise

Bay FC hires new manager Coates, citing developmental work for England

Bay FC has found its new head coach, leaning into the development side of the game to hire Emma Coates away from England’s Under-23 team. Coates, a former Leeds United player, has managed the U-23 Lionesses since 2023, directing an undefeated 2023-24 European league campaign. “Emma is not only an excellent coach, but she also has a proven track record of developing players to compete at the highest levels of both the domestic and international g…

Bay FC tab England's Emma Coates as head coach

Bay FC named Emma Coates, most recently the leader of England's Women's Under-23 national team, as its head coach on Thursday.

Bay FC names ex-England U-23s' Coates as coach

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team Bay FC have announced the appointment of former England U-23s manager Emma Coates as the club's new head coach, with assistant Gemma Davies also joining the coaching staff.

Bay FC hires Emma Coates to lead NWSL franchise

Bay FC makes an international splash with new head coach Emma Coates

The former leader of the England women’s Under-23 team will bring assistant coach Gemma Davies to the Bay Area with her.

Bay FC tap Emma Coates to be next head coach

Bay FC have named England U-23 head coach Emma Coates as the club’s new head coach. Coates has been at the helm of the English U-23 side since 2023. She will become the second coach in Bay FC history. Albertin Montoya led the squad through its first two seasons, reaching the playoffs in 2024 before slipping to the bottom of the table this year. “Emma is not only an excellent coach, but she also has a proven track record of developing players to …