The London City Lionesses first team assistant coach tells Carrie Dunn about her role with the club, why it’s the job for her, and her journey getting there

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During a recent international break, Nottingham Forest head coach Carly Davies caught up with Carrie Dunn and talked the club, the industry, and her trajectory

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Amy Merricks is currently leading Birmingham City’s campaign for promotion to the WSL. She tells Carrie Dunn how they’re going about it, and how her coaching journey led her to a club where the ambitions match her own

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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. She tells Carrie Dunn all about the transition, and what she’s building with Utah

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Following a successful playing career with the likes of Peamount United, Houston Dash, Sunderland, Florentia, Shamrock Rovers, and the Republic of Ireland international team, Stephanie Zambra has moved into coaching. She tells Carrie Dunn all about the transition

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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 most capped player, tells Carrie Dunn why the club is the place for her.

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As part of FIFA’s strategy for action, Pauline Hamill is coaching the Afghan women’s refugee team - Afghan Women United - sanctioned in May 2025. She tells Carrie Dunn about the approach she’s taking to the job, and the importance of FIFA’s backing

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In January 2024, Freya Coombe joined the Kansas City Current as assistant coach. She tells Carrie done what working under former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovki looks like, and how she’s adapted to her first assistant role

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