Tar Heel Sarina Wiegman named The Best FIFA Women's Coach for fourth time

Posted Jan 15, 2024
England manager Sarina Wiegman (UNC '89) has been named The Best FIFA Women's Coach for 2023. It is the fourth triumph for Wiegman, who also won in 2017, 2020, and 2022, as she saw off competition from Barcelona boss Jonatan Giraldez and Chelsea manager Emma Hayes. The Dutch boss led the Lionesses to their first World Cup final in August. (90Min.com)

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