Despite two well-crafted goals for Palace, a second-half Manchester City revival consigned the Eagles to a 5-2 defeat to end the 24\/25 season on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on his departure, Smerud said, \u201cWhile we didn\u2019t get the outcome we hoped for, I\u2019m proud of the work we\u2019ve done together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m grateful to Steve Parish and the board for their trust and for the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smerud was appointed as head coach on March 1 just hours after the club dismissed former boss Laura Kaminski.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 48-year-old Norwegian has enjoyed domestic and international success coaching at the highest level of both the women\u2019s and men\u2019s games, most recently guiding Norway's men's Under-21s side to only its third-ever U21 European Championship finals in 2023.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A former Norway Under-21 international himself, Smerud began coaching whilst still a top-flight player, including a short spell as assistant coach with Norway Women, with whom he won a bronze medal at the 2009 Women\u2019s Euros.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Following the conclusion of the 2024\/25 Women\u2019s Super League season, Crystal Palace Women can confirm that manager Leif Smerud will depart the club. Crystal Palace Women will provide an update on Leif\u2019s replacement in due course,\" read the statement by the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Palace ended the WSL season with only two wins in 22 games and had 16 losses to their name alongside four draws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chairman Steve Parish thanks Leif for his contribution during a challenging period at the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Palace ended the WSL season with only two wins in 22 games and had 16 losses to their name alongside four draws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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