New Season, New Coaches as Damallsvenskan Begins

The Damallsvenskan season kicks off on March 28, and alongside a number of new players, the league will also feature five new head coaches. Some of them have already had the chance to introduce themselves in the European competitions or in the Svenska Cupen, but the real test will be how quickly they adapt to the demands of the league.

Perhaps the most challenging task awaits Elena Sadiku, who has taken charge of defending champions BK Häcken. She arrives at a time when several key players have departed for the WSL, including goalkeeper Jennifer Falk, who is currently on loan at Liverpool.

Sadiku, however, brings significant experience. She arrives in Göteborg from Celtic, where she guided the club to its first-ever Scottish Women's Premier League title and Champions League group stage qualification.

Not so newbie

A similar situation awaits William Strömberg, although he is far from a newcomer at Hammarby. Under previous head coach Martin Sjögren he worked as an assistant, and when Sjögren departed for the NWSL, Strömberg stepped into the leading role at a club he already knows well.

Like Häcken, Hammarby have also seen several players move to the WSL. Both Strömberg and Sadiku have already had the chance to lead their teams in the European Cup this season, guiding them to the semi-finals.

Another intriguing appointment has been made in Stockholm, where Djurgården have brought in Scottish coach Willie Kirk. The experienced manager has previously worked with Everton and Leicester City, and will now look to bring that experience from England to the club playing at the iconic Olympic Stadium.

From icelandic champion 

Another arrival from the United Kingdom can be found at Kristianstad, where English coach Nic Chamberlain has taken charge of the team. He replaces Johanna Almgren, who left the club to become an assistant coach with the Swedish women’s national team.

Chamberlain arrives with an impressive résumé from Iceland, where he helped Breiðablik win several league titles and qualify for European competition.