US EditionAustralia in 'limbo' without permanent coach as Asian Cup looms
- Australia's women's soccer team, the Matildas, is without a permanent coach less than a year before the Women's Asian Cup, leading to player frustration and feelings of being in 'limbo' due to uncertainty.
- Football Australia is searching for a long-term replacement for Tony Gustavsson, who left the role on August 1 after the Paris Olympics.
- Joe Montemurro, head coach of Lyon, is linked to the position, but the uncertainty hinders the team's preparations for the Asian Cup next March.
- Steph Catley expressed hope for a quick resolution, stating that not having a permanent coach makes rebuilding difficult for the team.
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Australia in 'limbo' without permanent coach as Asian Cup looms
MELBOURNE :Australia remain without a permanent coach less than a year before hosting the Women's Asian Cup, leaving players frustrated with a team in "limbo".The World Cup semi-finalists have been coached by interim boss Tom Sermanni since September as Football Australia continues its search for a long-term
Matildas 'in limbo' as search for permanent coach continues
With the 2026 Asian Cup fast approaching, Football Australia is expected to step up its search for a permanent new coach for the Matildas after Steph Catley admitted the side was "in limbo" after 11 matches under interim manager Tom Sermanni.
Matildas coaching question remains unanswered after 2-0 win
Despite their 2-0 win over Korea Republic on Monday night in the second of two friendlies, questions remain over who the next head coach of the Matildas will be. Current coach Tom Sermanni has been in the role for eight months as ‘caretaker’ after the departure of Tony Gustavsson. Throughout that time, Football Australia have been searching for the next person to take charge of the team. Post-game, captain Steph Catley said that it has been diff…
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