Lydia Bedford, a former Premier League women's coach, has been appointed as the head coach of the Calgary Wild, a team participating in Canada's inaugural pro women's soccer league. Bedford, who previously managed Leicester City's women's team and was an assistant manager at Arsenal's women, chose to join the Wild over continuing her ascent in men's coaching with Brentford FC. The Northern Super League is set to begin in April with six teams.
CALGARY — The chance to return to women's soccer and on the ground floor of a new venture pried Lydia Bedford away from a Premier League club.
The 37-year-old from Guildford, England, previously managed Leicester City's women's team and was an assistant manager of Arsenal's women. When Brentford recruited her for its men's under-18 side in 2023, Bedford felt she couldn't turn down an opportunity few women get offered, even though her heart was in the women's game.
"She took a leap of faith, and we're so thrilled she did, but she saw the opportunity and really what this league will represent moving forward, where it's a moment in history." Calgarian and Wild goalkeeper Sarah Keilty-Dilling believes the confirmation of Bedford as coach can accelerate the signing of other players.
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