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National Women’s Super League (NWSL) side San Diego Wave.
The 41-year-old resigned from his role From the Women’s Super League (WSL) club last October, after a run of disappointing results that had fans calling for his sacking.
Three months before Eidevall heads to the lake, he has stood by his resignation, claiming it was the “right decision” and the moment also shows he believes fans have lost faith in him.
speaking together Sports IllustratedEidevall revealed: “I think my relationship with the fans was hurting the team when we didn’t renew (Vivian) Miedema’s contract.
“I thought (leaving) was the easiest quick decision for the team to be able to perform again. It was an incredibly difficult personal decision for me to walk away from, but sometimes you have to do it when it’s best for you. I preach to any team (that) you have to do what’s best for the team.”
Arsenal were heavily criticized when they announced Miedema’s contract will not be renewedThat eventually saw her leave as a free agent. At the time, the now Manchester City forward was the all-time top goalscorer in the WSL, scoring a total of 79 goals.
“Sometimes you lose as an individual, but if everyone is always committed to making the best decisions, everyone wins in the end, and this time it was my decision to make the hardest decision,” Aidwell adds.
“I think it was the right decision for me personally and I think the team is playing well, so I’m really happy.”
Although Wave had already begun their search for a new head coach, it is understood that the club became interested in Eidevall almost immediately after he left Arsenal.
Sporting director and general manager Camille Ashton said Sports Illustrated: “We had a pretty extensive head coach search that started last summer. Jonas wasn’t part of the picture at the time because he was unavailable, but we kept going and when things changed, he immediately became an option for us. .”
Despite being founded just four years ago, the Wave already has a very checkered history in the world of women’s football. Former WSL boss Casey Stoney helped write history for the club, leading them to win the 2023 NWSL Shield and the 2024 NWSL Challenge Cup.
However, she was fired mid-season after a seven-game winless streak, which sent shock waves through the women’s game. Under interim manager Landon Donovan, the Wave went on to finish their 2024 campaign in tenth place in the league.
But with a new leader at the helm, Eidevall is ready to hit the ground running. “It depends on the visa when I’m eligible to come to the US, but I’m used to having a flexible start to training,” he added.
“When I joined Arsenal, it was during COVID-19 and I was still under contract with my Swedish club (FC Rosengard). We can either get results or make excuses, and I definitely prefer results.
“In the first part of pre-season, it’s about building a connection with the players and the staff. It’s about getting to know them as people and who they are, what’s important to them and what motivates them, so other players and staff can help them achieve that. can help.
“That’s the process that starts now. It’s about making connections, and for me that’s the foundation of how much we can challenge and how competitive we can be in the season. One of the things that really motivates me as a working person. That environment, getting to know the people and understanding how I can be a part of helping that person reach their potential.
“There is no doubt that everyone is unique and has their own journey and that should be understood.”
