Thailand Hires Former USMNT Interim Coach Anthony Hudson
- Thailand hired Anthony Hudson as coach of its men's soccer team on October 22, 2025, after dismissing Masatada Ishii the previous day.
- Nualphan Lamsam, president of Thailand's soccer association, stated that Hudson's understanding of Thai football is crucial at this time.
- Hudson previously coached the U.S. men's national team and has extensive international experience.
- Thailand's first match under Hudson will be a 2027 Asian Cup qualifier against Sri Lanka.
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Thailand hires former USMNT interim coach Anthony Hudson
Thailand has hired former New Zealand and Colorado Rapids manager Anthony Hudson as coach of its men’s soccer team, a day after dismissing Japanese tactician Masatada Ishii.
The breakup between coach Masatada Ishii and the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) opened a turbulent period for Thai football, when Anthony Hudson was chosen as the 'firefighter' amid rising pressure and criticism.
Former USMNT interim coach Anthony Hudson hired by Thailand national team
Anthony Hudson is back on the sidelines at the national team level. Hudson has been named head coach of the Thailand national team, the federation announced Wednesday. The former U.S. men’s national team interim head coach had served as the director of technical development of Thailand’s soccer association since 2024. “At this crucial time, we need someone who understands Thai football thoroughly,” association president Nualphan Lamsam said in a…
FA Thailand Appoints Anthony Hudson as Interim Head Coach
Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand) has moved swiftly to stabilize its national team setup by appointing Technical Director Anthony Hudson as the interim head coach of Thailand national team. The decision comes just a day after FAT officially parted ways with Japanese coach Masatada Ishii, following differences in tactical direction and overall team philosophy. In a joint decision between Madam Pang and the FAT Technical Committee, An…
Just one day after firing Masatada Ishii, the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced the appointment of a new coach for the national team.
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