
"Call it spooky or serendipitous, but four months on from jotting it down in her journal, Andreatta was leaving the east coast of Australia for the west coast of Scotland. Travelling with her was her family - including eight-month-old daughter, Mackenzie - as she committed instantly to the challenge of taking Scotland to a first tournament since 2019. Her task is an exacting one, but the former teacher has scaled a few mountains to make it this far."
"A quick internet search would reveal a former midfielder who had spent 10 years in various Football Australia roles - including the last five as the Matildas assistant - as well as a winner of the W-League Premiership with home club Brisbane Roar. It was an impressive CV - which also included the 2018 coach of the year award in her home country's top division - but the depth of the in-tray awaiting her was at least as comprehensive."
Melissa Andreatta set a goal to become the head coach of a senior women's national team and four months later moved from Australia to Scotland with her family, including her eight‑month‑old daughter Mackenzie. She left roles including ten years with Football Australia and five as Matildas assistant, plus a W‑League Premiership and 2018 coach of the year award. She accepted the Scotland position to rebuild a side in transition after missing a third major tournament, faces a comprehensive workload, and will lead friendlies against Morocco in Casablanca and Switzerland in Dunfermline as part of preparations toward the 2027 World Cup.
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