Former Canada coach Priestman leads Phoenix to final in return from drone spying ban
Bev Priestman, the former Canada women's soccer coach, has successfully led the Wellington Phoenix to the final of the Australian A-League after returning from a one-year ban. Although the Phoenix lost 3-1 to Melbourne Victory, their performance marked a significant improvement over previous seasons. Priestman expressed optimism about the team's future and her desire to push for further success.
- ▪Bev Priestman was banned for a year due to a drone-spying scandal during the 2024 Olympics.
- ▪The Wellington Phoenix finished last in their first two A-League seasons and improved to eighth and ninth in the following seasons.
- ▪Priestman previously led the Canada women's team to a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
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