Stoney, who won 130 caps for England and captained Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics, was in charge of San Diego Wave for nearly three years before being sacked. She had led the team to third place and then top spot in the first two seasons, but the third season was not as successful. Stoney had experienced a difficult time apart from her partner and children when she first moved to the US, but they were eventually reunited after resolving visa issues. However, after losing her job, Stoney found herself 'effectively homeless' and had to homeschool her children. She is still trying to get back to San Diego and has turned down job offers to focus on her family.