Emma Humphries

Emma Louise Humphries (born 14 June 1986) is a New Zealand football manager and former player who represented her country at international level. She currently serves as the Academy Director of Wellington Phoenix FC.

College career In 2004, she began attending California State University, Fullerton, where she played for the women's soccer team.

In 2006, she moved to Coastal Carolina University to play for their soccer team. On September 11, 2006, she scored her first goal for the school in a 2-0 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels.

Club career While in college, Humphries played club soccer with the Brevard County Cocoa Expos] in the Women's Premier Soccer League.

International career In 2005, Humphries played for the New Zealand U19 team. In August 2007, she was called up to the squad for a pair of friendlies against the United States. She was then named to the roster for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. She earned 12 official caps and 2 unofficial caps with the team over her career.

Coaching career Humphries began her coaching career in New Zealand, where she worked with New Zealand Football in a Women’s Football Development position for four years and also worked with Capital Football serving as the head coach of their New Zealand Women's National League team in 2014.

In 2018, she joined Liverpool Women in the Women's Super League, as an assistant coach.

In September 2021, Humphries was named the Director of Women's Football Development with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, managing the advancement of women's players and coaches from the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite Academy.

In September 2021, she was also named head coach of the Canada U17 women's team, in addition to her role with the Whitecaps. She also served as an assistant coach with the Canada U20 women's team.

In December 2024, it was announced that she would return to New Zealand to become the Academy Director for Wellington Phoenix FC, beginning in January 2025.

Personal life Humphries is married to English football manager Bev Priestman.