Emily Husband

Fresh off a title-winning season with the Central Coast Mariners, Husband arrives in the CommBank Matildas environment with a track record of success and proven leadership. In a testament to her tactical expertise and ability to create a high-performance, team-first culture, Husband built on the Mariners’ semi-final finish in 2024 to deliver Grand Final glory this year in just their second season back in the competition.

The 2024 Ninja A-League Coach of the Year, prior to her Mariners appointment, Husband served as an assistant coach at Canberra United (2020/21). She also masterminded a sustained period of success for Sydney University, guiding the team to multiple titles in the NPL NSW Women’s competition and establishing them as one of the league’s dominant forces.