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Thorns’ assistant coach Richard Gunney departs to San Diego Wave FC

Portland Thorns FC announced today that assistant coach Richard Gunney has departed from the club after five years. Gunney was appointed as the assistant coach of San Diego Wave FC today and will serve alongside head coach Casey Stoney.

And the Wave continues to build…

Welcome assistant coach @RGunneySoccer to Wave FC’s coaching staff! #WaveFC pic.twitter.com/Si2gocAkuc— San Diego Wave FC (@SanDiegoNWSL) November 24, 2021

“After five extremely rewarding seasons with the team, I feel now is the right time to embark on a new challenge,” Gunney said in the Thorns’ press release.