Australia's national team coach, Tony Gustavsson, has broken his silence regarding the rumors linking him to the vacant role of the head coach for the United States women's national team (USWNT). Vlatko Andonovski left the USWNT position in August following a disappointing Women's World Cup campaign. Recent reports have suggested that U.S. Soccer has narrowed down its search for his successor to three candidates: Tony Gustavsson, Laura Harvey, the head coach of OL Reign, and Joe Montemurro from Juventus.

During Australia's Olympic qualifiers this week, Gustavsson was questioned about his future and whether he would still be in charge of the Matildas next summer in light of the rumors surrounding the USWNT job. According to GOAL, Gustavsson expressed his deep commitment to his current role, stating, “I love this team, and we have unfinished business to do.” This declaration underlines his dedication to the Australian women's national team and their shared goals.

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Gustavsson boasts considerable experience with the USWNT, having served as an assistant coach on two separate occasions. His contributions were instrumental in securing an Olympic gold medal in 2012 under the guidance of head coach Pia Sundhage, and he was also part of the coaching staff when the U.S. clinched World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019, led by Jill Ellis. His remarkable coaching achievements extend to the Australian team, as he guided the Matildas to their first-ever Olympic semi-final in 2021 and a historic World Cup semi-final appearance this year. These accomplishments have naturally caught the attention of U.S. Soccer.

The urgency to appoint Andonovski's successor for the USWNT is palpable, with preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games underway. The USWNT's upcoming fixtures against China in December will be a vital part of their Olympic preparations. As the selection process unfolds, the coaching landscape for the USWNT remains a subject of keen interest, while Tony Gustavsson remains committed to his mission with the Matildas.