As soon as the former England assistant coach left the country, she felt the weight lift off her shoulders. Bev and Jack at a Phoenix game. But when Emma landed a role as director of the Wellington Phoenix Academy, Bev couldn’t ignore how it felt to be back with her people. Bev chose to face the music as the Phoenix women’s team coach. Photo / Getty ImagesSo when the opportunity to coach the Phoenix women’s team arose, Bev chose to face the music rather than walk away for good.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 04, 2026 04:31 UTC