Brighton have taken big strides in recent seasons and the club have invested in the playing squad, so they will be gutted to lose Vidosic.
He was brought in as a relatively unknown coach in Europe having started his post-playing career in Australia.
A two-year spell at Melbourne City showed his potential and since joining Brighton, Vidosic has quickly become one of the most respected coaches in England.
His style of play has been exciting and creative, though it has meant Brighton have lacked consistency at times.
However, they showed during his two seasons in charge that they were capable of taking on the WSL’s giants and were rewarded with an FA Cup final last year.
All signs pointed to a positive future as the club announced in April its plans for Europe’s first purpose-built women’s stadium, costing in the region of £80m.
They had attracted big-name players such as England’s Euro 2022 winner Fran Kirby, and this summer they signed Switzerland captain Lia Walti.
But the timing of Vidosic’s exit is a massive blow and while the plan was to kick on and close in on a top four spot, they must now undergo a managerial transition.
From Vidosic’s perspective, the NWSL remains one of the world’s best leagues and he is likely to have more of a say in recruitment and the club’s overall project.
New signings joined Brighton to play under Vidosic and his style of football, so will the club’s recruitment suit Ruiz?
The Spaniard has made a name for himself in his home country and has a clear style – but he only has days before the WSL season kicks off.
It means Brighton are likely to be on the back foot at the start of a campaign in which they hoped to build momentum.
