San Diego Wave FC name former Kansas City boss Camille Ashton as sporting director, GM
Wave are 'a club with a clear vision for success and a commitment to excellence,' says Camille Ashton, 34, who played at Stanford and in the pros Former Kansas City Current manager, Camille Ashton, has been named as the new sporting director and general manager of the San Diego Wave FC. She replaces Molly Downtain, who left the club before the start of the season. Ashton, who served in the same role from 2022 until resigning last month, has a successful resume that few can match in the NWSL. She joins from the first-place Kansas city Current, where she recruited several key players and recruited them to the team. Ashton also holds a Master's degree in sports management from the University of Miami. She and her family are moving to San Diego in the coming weeks.
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San Diego Wave FC Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton visits the training grounds and front office during her introductory tour of the facilities on Tuesday.
The San Diego Wave’s new sporting director and general manager has a NWSL pedrigree, Southern California roots, a Stanford degree and a resume that few can match.
Camille Ashton has been named the Wave’s new sporting director and general manager. She comes from the first-place Kansas City Current, where she served in the same role from 2022 until resigning last month.
The 34-year-old Ashton replaces Molly Downtain, who left the club just before the start of the season. San Diego is 3-4-4 and in ninth place heading into Saturday’s match against the Washington Spirit in Washington, D.C.
In a statement, Ashton said she was “honored” to join the club, citing her admiration for president Jill Ellis, coach Casey Stoney and others. Inheriting a last-place Kansas City club, Ashton recruited Debinha, Vanessa DiBernardo, Bia Zaneratto and Temwa Chawinga to the Current. The team made an appearance in the 2022 NWSL title game, and is undefeated so far in 2024.
The Wave are “a club with a clear vision for success and a commitment to excellence,” Ashton said. “I look forward to working closely with Jill, Casey, the coaching staff, support staff, players, ownership and front office to help this club win more trophies and make a lasting impact in this city. Being a part of the Wave and the vibrant city of San Diego, with its passionate fan base, is truly special.”
Said Ellis: “I’ve known Cami from back in her playing days, and her impressive track record and deep understanding as both a general manager and former player, combined with her passion and energy make her an exceptional fit with this club.”
A native of Newport Coast who attended Torbat V’Torah Community Day School in Irvine, Ashton has a resume that few in the NWSL can match.
Then known as Camille Levin, she starred at Stanford from 2008-11 then played professionally in the U.S., Sweden and Australia. She spent four seasons (2014-17) in the NWSL, playing for for Sky Blue FC, the Orlando Pride and Houston Dash, before spending the 2018 season in Norway.
Ashton retired from playing in 2019, then went to work for World Wrestling Entertainment in talent development. Kansas City hired her away from Blueprint Sports & Entertainment, where she served as a vice president. Ashton also holds a Master’s degree in sports management from the University of Miami.
The Wave said Ashton and her family will be transitioning to San Diego in the coming weeks.
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