The manager reveals what caused the relationship breakdown with Arsenal fans that led to his resignation and why he's excited for a new challenge.

San Diego Wave’s new head coach Jonas Eidevall says he has “no relationship” with his United States Women counterpart Emma Hayes following their clash in England last year. After Eidevall’s Arsenal had beaten Hayes’ Chelsea in March’s Conti Cup final,

The native of Borås, Sweden, 41, brings more than a decade of head coaching experience and a track record of success at the club level. With Arsenal Women, he led the club to three consecutive top-three finishes in the Women’s Super League (WSL).

Jonas Eidevall has been appointed as San Diego Waves FC's new head coach on a three-year deal, the NWSL club announced on Tuesday.

San Diego Wave have appointed former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall as their head coach ahead of the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season.The Swedish manager joins the NWSL side after resigning

San Diego Wave is set to hire Jonas Eidevall as its new head coach on a three-year contract, sources briefed on the deal tell The Athletic.

SOURCES: San Diego Wave will hire Jonas Eidevall as its new head coach on a three-year contract. Other NWSL clubs and national teams were interested, but the vision of the new ownership as well as the opportunity for growth at the Wave appealed to him. https://t.co/rpBTUoWRbU

The arrival of Jonas Eidevall to San Diego Wave opens new perspectives for the club but immediately opens questions about what highs and lows defined his time at Arsenal. At age 41, the Swedish coach arrives with an extensive résumé full of titles but also moments of difficulty in the decisive situations.

Former Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall has said he is "disappointed" Emma Hayes has not reached out to him since the pair's altercation during his side's 1-0 win over Chelsea in last season's League Cup final.