‘I Can Smell Success’: Montemurro Aims for Asian Cup Glory with Matildas

New Matildas boss outlines immediate plan for Sam Kerr

The coach is yet to make a call on whether the injured superstar will remain captain.

‘I can smell success’: Montemurro aims for Asian Cup glory with Matildas

Joe Montemurro was struggling to find the words to describe his emotions after being confirmed as the new Matildas coach on Monday, ending a protracted 10-month search for a successor to Tony Gustavsson.

New Matildas coach confirmed

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is confident he has enough time to turn Australia into a team capable of winning next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup and is optimistic that injured stars Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler can play prominent roles.

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Montemurro: The opportunity to lead the CommBank Matildas is “emotional”

Montemurro: The opportunity to lead the CommBank Matildas is “emotional” theddo@outlook.com Mon, 06/02/2025 - 11:12 New CommBank Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro said that the opportunity to lead the national team of his own country was incredibly emotional.The 55-year-old from Melbourne spoke to media alongside Football Australia Interim CEO Heather Garriock on Monday morning after the announcement that the title-winning former Melbourne Vict…

Matildas appoint A-Leagues great who outlines his vision for Aussie football

A-Leagues great Joe Montemurro has been appointed head coach of the CommBank Matildas. Montemurro is the permanent replacement for former boss Tony Gustavsson following months of speculation, after the former Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City coach departed European juggernaut Lyon. A two-time Ninja A-League champion with Melbourne City, Montemurro guided Lyon to a fourth consecutive Premiere Ligue crown, having also guided the club to the UE…