Overview

• Melissa Andreatta has left her role as assistant coach of Australia's women's national team to become head coach of Scotland Women.
• The Scottish Football Association confirmed her appointment on April 9, 2025, highlighting her extensive experience in Australian soccer development and coaching.
• Andreatta is expected to assume her duties before Scotland’s Nations League match against Austria in late May, subject to visa approval.
• Her appointment comes as Scotland aims to rebuild and achieve consistent international qualification, having only appeared in one Women’s World Cup in 2019.
• Australia remains under interim leadership with Tom Sermanni following the departure of Tony Gustavsson after the 2024 Olympics.