"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the [English] FA, Coates said. It has helped shape me both professionally and personally. Now, I feel ready and excited to challenge myself in a new environment. I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone at the FA for their trust, support, and belief throughout my journey."
"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 game. She [Coates] is an outstanding leader of people and culture and has the football vision we were looking for, Cossington added. Emma has consistently demonstrated an ability to bring players and teams to the next level with clarity, care and purpose."
Emma Coates, 34, has departed her role leading England Women’s Under-23s to accept the head coach position at Bay FC in the NWSL. Coates replaces Albertin Montoya, who announced his resignation at the end of the 2025 season after Bay FC finished near the bottom of the table. Coates coached the England U23s since 2023, overseeing a 1-0 European U23 League win over Norway and a 4-2 friendly defeat to the United States. Her England assistant, Gemma Davies, will join her at Bay FC. Bay FC reached the 2024 playoffs but dropped to second-bottom this season; forward Racheal Kundananji is the club’s standout signing.
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