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San Diego Wave reportedly set to hire former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall as coach

<p>The San Diego Wave have reportedy come to terms on a deal with former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall, who has been the front-runner for their coaching vacancy. There are details still to be finalized, but the Swedish coach, who also previously took charge at Lunds BK and Rosengrad, will be the club's new head coach following Casey Stoney's departure in June, according to <a href="https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/12/23/sources-jonas-eidevall-hired-san-diego-wave-head-coach/" target="_self"><em>the Equalizer.</em></a></p><p>Stoney was fired in June, prompting the Wave to go with two interim coaches, starting with Paul Buckle, and then Landon Donovan - though the club later announced that the U.S. men's national team legend would not return following a 3-6-1 stint in charge.</p><p>San Diego finished 10th in the NWSL, missing the playoffs just one season after the Shield. The club features U.S. women's national team stars Jaedyn Shaw and Naomi Girma.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Eidevall already has a unique connection to American soccer - U.S. women's national team boss Emma Hayes. The two battled during Hayes' time at Chelsea, and Hayes made headlines during her final season at Chelsea after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/emma-hayes-learns-fate-shoving-arsenal-boss-jonas-eidevall-chelsea-conti-cup/blt43bfcb130b1bb7c9" target="_blank">she pushed Eidevall,</a> who was approaching for a post-game handshake.</p><p>Overall, Eidvall won 80 of his 120 matches in charge of Arsenal, winning the League Cup twice. He resigned in October following a poor start to the 2024-25 WSL season.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Under Eidevall, Arsenal finished in either second or third in each of three seasons. In addition, the club reached the semifinals of the Champions League in 2023.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 2025 NWSL season is will kick off in March.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SAN DIEGO?

San Diego Wave reportedly set to hire former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall as coach | Goal.com United Arab Emirates

The Swedish coach, who also coached at Lunds BK and Rosengrad, will reportedly be the club&apos;s new manager 