Canada coach Casey Stoney to miss Winnipeg game due to family-related personal matter
- Casey Stoney, head coach of the Canada women's national soccer team, will be absent from the April 5, 2025 match against Haiti in Winnipeg because of a personal family issue.
- Stoney's absence follows earlier events including a friendly between Canada and Argentina on April 4, 2025, with assistant coach Natalie Henderson set to lead the team in Winnipeg.
- The Winnipeg game also marks veteran midfielder Desiree Scott’s international farewell in her hometown, while Canada faces absences of Ashley Lawrence and Nichelle Prince due to unavailability and injury.
- Canada, ranked seventh globally, will play a rematch against Haiti in Montreal next Tuesday, with Stoney expected to return to coaching duties.
- Stoney's temporary leave and player absences could affect Canada’s preparation, but the team aims to maintain performance in upcoming friendlies.
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Canada coach Casey Stoney to miss Winnipeg game due to family-related personal matter
Canada coach Casey Stoney will miss Saturday's women's soccer friendly against Haiti in Winnipeg due to a "family-related personal matter." Canada Soccer says assistant coach Natalie Henderson will take over on the sideline.
Casey Stoney will not coach CanWNT in Desiree Scott send-off vs. Haiti
Canada gets the chance to say goodbye to a CanWNT legend in Desiree Scott on Saturday in Winnipeg. But Casey Stoney will not be there. The national team head coach won’t lead the team out at Princes Auto Stadium in the first of two friendlies against Haiti, Canada Soccer confirmed on Thursday. Stoney is attending […] The post Casey Stoney will not coach CanWNT in Desiree Scott send-off vs. Haiti appeared first on Canadian Soccer Daily.
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