Scotland name Melissa Andreatta as new head coach
The former Australia assistant is Pedro Martinez Losa's successor
Australia assistant head coach Melissa Andreatta has been selected as the new head coach of Scotland Women.
Andreatta will take charge once the work permit process is complete and is expected to be in position for the UEFA Women's Nations League match against Austria at the end of May.
She is a former head coach of Brisbane Roar Women and joined Football Australia in 2016, serving a number of roles.
The Scottish Football Association's head of women's elite football, Michael McArdle, has been in interim charge for Scotland's opening four Nations League defeats - the latest a 6-1 loss in Germany on Tuesday night - since Pedro Martinez Losa left his position.
Andreatta said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be leading Scotland Women's National Team into a new, exciting era.
"It's a real honour to join such a strong programme, which you can see from the talent in the senior squad, which runs through all of the age groups. This is testament to the work that's been done already by Michael McArdle and the team.
"The future is definitely bright and with my extensive coaching, talent development and major tournament experience, my aim is to support the players and staff to reach their fullest potential.
"The ambition is to get Scotland back to consistent qualification and with the squad in a period of transition, this is the perfect opportunity to start building towards that future.
"My family and I are really looking forward to making the move to Scotland in what is a very exciting time for me, personally and professionally. I can't wait to get started."
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell said: "That the final shortlist comprised candidates from three different continents shows the wide appeal of leading the Scotland Women's National Team.
"Melissa provided a breadth of different experiences at all levels of the women's game in Australia. She is a valued member of the Matildas' coaching staff but also has responsibility for developing elite youth players within a respected performance system.
"I am sure I speak on behalf of the players when I say we are all looking forward to Melissa starting her new role.
"I also reiterate my thanks to Michael, who will have a pivotal part to play in helping Melissa and the women's national teams succeed in the future."
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