Pia Sundhage: Biography, Facts and Career
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Pia Mariane Sundhage (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈpîːa ˈsɵ̂nːdˌhɑːɡɛ], born 13 February 1960) is a Swedish football manager and former player who currently manages the Haiti national team. As a player, Sundhage played most of her career as a forward and retired as the top scorer for the Sweden national team. Sundhage was the head coach of the United States national team from 2008 to 2012 and led the team to two Olympic gold medals and a silver medal at the World Cup. Her success led to her winning the 2012 FIFA World Coach of the Year. Sundhage later became the head coach of her native Sweden from 2012 to 2017, winning an Olympic silver medal in 2016. She coached the Brazil national team from 2019 to 2023. She later managed Switzerland, the hosts of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.
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- Full name: Pia Sundhage
- Born: 1960-02-13
- Nationality: Sweden
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q434362
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Who is Pia Sundhage?
Pia Mariane Sundhage (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈpîːa ˈsɵ̂nːdˌhɑːɡɛ], born 13 February 1960) is a Swedish football manager and former player who currently manages the Haiti national team.
What nationality is Pia Sundhage?
Pia Sundhage is Sweden.
When was Pia Sundhage born?
Pia Sundhage was born on 1960-02-13.
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