Former Matildas coach could return

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FORMER Matildas coach Tom Sermanni admits he has been left shocked by his sudden sacking as coach of the US women's team, a year before the World Cup and hours after his side had beaten China.

Sermanni was called into a meeting with US football chief Sunil Gulati on Sunday night, US time, and told his contract had been cancelled with immediate effect.

The decision comes after reports emerged of a player revolt against current Matildas mentor Hesterine de Reus over her strict methods - leading to speculation Sermanni could return to the side he led for eight years.

Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has been sacked by the USA national team. Source: Getty Images

Having won the Asian Cup with Australia, Sermanni went to the US at the start of last year, and despite some poor results this year said he had received no prior warning of any issues with the team.

"I think I'm reasonably in tune with guaging the vibe around a team, and I had no impending sense this was coming," he said.

"I was told we weren't going in the right direction and not making the progress we should. Maybe they're used to a coach making fewer changes - certainly there's a culture in all sports here where you basically have your starting jersey.

Australia team coach Hesterine de Reus is under fire for her strict methods. Source: Getty Images

"But I think I got the job on my record of renewing a team, so I was taken by surprise by this."

The powers that be in the US made no apologies for their decision.

"We want to thank Tom for his service over the past year and half, but we felt that we needed to go in a different direction at this time," U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said in a statement.

"We will begin looking for a new coach immediately to guide our women's national team toward qualifying for the 2015 FIFA women's World Cup."

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