US EditionKenneth Heiner-Moller Rejoins Canada Soccer as Sporting Director, National Teams
Kenneth Heiner-Moller will lead Canada's national teams as sporting director, focusing on post-World Cup growth and alignment across clubs, leagues, and provinces, Canada Soccer said.
- On Jan. 23, 2026, Canada Soccer announced Kenneth Heiner-Moller as sporting director, national teams, saying he will transition from San Diego FC and be engaged full time come summer.
- Given his time abroad, Canada Soccer cited Kenneth Heiner-Moller's familiarity with the environment, 4 1/2 years at Danish Football Association, and family reasons as key for his role.
- During his time as coach, Kenneth Heiner-Moller led Canada women's national team to 2019 World Cup qualification and the Tokyo Olympics, with a 20-10-5 record and Sinclair's goal No. 185 on Jan. 29.
- Reporting to the CEO, Kenneth Heiner-Moller will manage Canada Soccer's national teams, with coaches Jesse Marsch and Casey Stoney reporting to him.
- Having spent the last year at San Diego FC, Kenneth Heiner-Moller's arrival is timely given Canada's role as World Cup co-host and his tournament experience can inform preparations.
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San Diego FC’s technical director will leave club to run Canada’s soccer operation
One of San Diego FC’s leaders will depart the club this summer to run Canada’s national teams. SDFC technical director Kenneth Heiner-Møller has been named Canada Soccer Association’s new sporting director. He will oversee the men’s and women’s national teams, which come with a San Diego connection of their own. Canada’s women are coached by former San Diego Wave boss Casey Stoney; their goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan, spent four seasons in goal fo…
SAN DIEGO, California.- San Diego FC confirmed that Kenneth Heiner-Møller will leave the club this summer to definitely join the Canada Soccer Association as his new Sport Director of National Selections. Heiner-Møller arrived in San Diego FC in November 2024 and played a central role in building the club's technical base for its inaugural MLS season. From his position, he led the definition and implementation of football philosophy, as well as …
Canada Soccer names ex-CanWNT head coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller new CSA sporting director
Ken’s back. Canada Soccer took another major step in reshaping its technical leadership on Friday with the appointment of Kenneth Heiner-Møller as the organization’s new Sporting Director of the national teams. The move fills a role that Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue had publicly identified as a priority following the high-profile hirings of Jesse Marsch […] The post Canada Soccer names ex-CanWNT head coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller new CSA sporting …
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