Alen Stajcic was born on 2 November 1973 and is a former Australian soccer player and is the head coach of the Philippines women's national football team.
11 Facts About Alen Stajcic
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Alen Stajcic was appointed coach for Sydney FC in the first season of the Australian W-League.
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Alen Stajcic helped the Philippines qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was the country's first ever appearance in a World Cup, when he led the team to the semifinals of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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Alen Stajcic started as head coach of HSHS in the foundation year and has gone on to win many titles and good performances.
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In 2008, Alen Stajcic became the inaugural Sydney FC Women's head coach, until 2014.
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Currently, Alen Stajcic stands as the only Australian-born head coach to win a match at a FIFA World Cup.
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Alen Stajcic took legal action against the FFA for the sacking and the veil of secrecy behind it, and in May 2019 this legal action lead to a settlement with a 'six figure' settlement accounting for the loss of potential World Cup bonuses and reputation damage.
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On 17 June 2021, Alen Stajcic confirmed his departure from the Mariners.
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In late October 2021, Alen Stajcic was appointed as head coach of the Malditas, the Philippines women's national football team, ahead of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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Alen Stajcic became the only Australian-born coach to qualify for 3 FIFA World Cups.
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In March 2022, Alen Stajcic would renew his contract with the Philippines which is set to last until the World Cup despite offers from Australia and Europe.