One other Australian will head the Philippines girls’s nationwide soccer workforce following the departure of former Matildas boss, and just lately appointed Perth Glory A-League Males coach, Alen Stajcic.
Western United A-League Ladies coach Mark Torcaso will take the reins of the Filipinas following their historic World Cup debut in July.
ALM legend and Western’s U23 assistant coach Andrew Durante will be part of Torcaso as an assistant, with each remaining of their respective roles on the A-League membership.
Torcaso stated the prospect to handle on the worldwide stage was inconceivable to surrender.
“The Philippines workforce has been an awesome soccer story during the last yr and it’s actually thrilling to have the ability to work with this group,” he stated on Wednesday.
“It’s really an honour to take up this place with the Philippines.
“This chance is one which we could not cross up and we’re extremely grateful for the help of everybody at Western United in making this work.”
The 2 be part of Western United stars Angie Beard and Jaclyn Sawicki, who featured prominently on the World Cup.
The Filipinas handed co-hosts New Zealand a shock 1-0 loss after Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Sarina Bolden clinched the maiden win with the nation’s inaugural purpose.
Their World Cup marketing campaign ended within the group phases, dropping 2-0 to Switzerland and 6-0 to Norway.
An Australian showdown with an A-League flavour will happen in October when Torcaso and the Philippines go toe-to-toe with Tony Gustavsson and the Matildas in Perth as a part of the 2024 Olympic Video games qualifiers.