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  2. Tony Gustavsson (born 14 August 1973) is a Swedish professional football manager and former player who was most recently the head coach of the Australia women's national team.

    • Matching Expectations with Reality
    • Building Foundations For The Future
    • Leading The Leaders
    • Why Did Gustavsson Want The Matildas Top Job?

    Much is always expected of the Matildas, perhaps too much. They have been called world-beaters for years. The high expectations have left casual observers and critics disappointed when victories against lesser nations do not convert to victories against the world's top nations. It is this pressure of expectation that has been placed on Gustavsson's...

    Identifying and blooding new talent has also been key. The previous average of selecting 2.3 new players a year was not sustainable, by any measurement. In one year, Gustavsson has capped 13 new players. Aside from their talents on the pitch, there are some core qualities that he looks for in players who want to represent their country. "Number one...

    Far from being a one-man band, Gustavsson readily credits the staff around him who provide expertise in psychology, well-being, sports science and strength and conditioning. He also prefers to deal with the players as individuals. "I look at myself more as a leader than a coach," he said. "I'm a parent to two kids. I'm a teacher by degree. I'm a fo...

    It started when he was still an assistant coach with the USA, coming up against the Australian side. "From the first time that I experienced playing against the Matildas, I sensed there was some kind of 'it' factor with the team," he said. "At the time, I didn't know what it was. But now I understand: it's that 'never say die' attitude and that pas...

    • Tracey Holmes
  3. Aug 16, 2023 · Australia is coached by Tony Gustavsson at the 2023 Women's World Cup. The 49-year-old has been in charge of the Matildas since September 2020 and recently saw his team win the Cup of...

    • Joshua Mayne
  4. Aug 1, 2024 · The Matildas are on the lookout for a new head coach after Football Australia (FA) ended months of speculation and confirmed Tony Gustavsson's contract would not be extended.

  5. Aug 1, 2024 · The Matildas are on the lookout for a new head coach after Football Australia ended months of speculation and confirmed Tony Gustavsson’s contract would not be extended. Gustavsson’s four-year tenure came to an end after the Swede failed to steer the Matildas out of the group stage at the Paris Olympics.

  6. Oct 7, 2022 · In late September 2020, in his first media conference after being announced as the new head coach of the Matildas, Tony Gustavsson wore a pinstripe suit.

  7. Sep 29, 2020 · Tony Gustavsson has been named as the new head coach of Australia's women's football team. The Swede was assistant coach to Jill Ellis for the United States at the 2015 and 2019 Women's...