Pia Sundhage

Pia Sundhage

Country

Sweden

Birth - Death

1960 -

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

Olympic Gold

FIFA World Coach of the Year

Description

Former professional soccer player. Sweden's Women's National Team manager since 2012. Former head coach of the United States women's national team from 2008 to 2012 - team managed to win two Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012), and a second place finish at the World Cup (2011). The recipient of 2012 FIFA World Coach of the Year award.

See Also

• LGBTQ Professional and Amateur Sports Coaches
• Lesbian Football/Soccer Players
• LGBTQ Athletes Who Have Won Olympic Gold

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.espnfc.com/story/1148563/us-womens-coach-pia-sundhage-steps-downtakes-over-sweden
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01yvy3y
• http://www.sbnation.com/london-olympics-2012/2012/8/7/3224983/pia-sundhage-like-most-gay-and-lesbian-coaches-dont-get-enough-credit