Laura Kaminski, the former Crystal Palace coach, has embraced her new role at Brann in Bergen, Norway, since her appointment in January. Reflecting on her journey, she humorously comments on the rainy weather, stating, "When it’s a good day, it’s absolutely stunning."

After Brann missed out on the Women’s Champions League due to a heavy 4-0 defeat by Austria Vienna, Kaminski celebrated her first major trophy with a cup final victory against Aalesund. Currently, her team sits four points clear at the top of the league with seven matches left to play.

Kaminski’s move to Norway was unexpected, especially after being sacked by Crystal Palace in February 2025 during their inaugural Women’s Super League campaign. She expressed the allure of working with an ambitious club eager to compete for titles, saying, "That was a massive pull."

Having taken a reflective break after her time at Palace, she was eager to return to a head coach position, stating, "What head coach doesn’t want to compete for trophies?" With extensive experience from her time at Tottenham, the England Women youth teams, and Charlton, she felt ready for the challenge.

Kaminski described her time at Palace as a "crash course" in management, learning invaluable lessons during a tumultuous period. “It was a course you couldn’t buy,” she noted, emphasizing the growth she experienced despite the club’s relegation.

Adaptation has been key in her new role, where she finds joy in Norway's beautiful scenery and a football culture she admires. With a relentless passion for the sport, she remains committed to evolving her coaching style and aims to replicate her past successes abroad, stating, "I want to prove I can do it abroad."