The Scottish FA's Head of Elite Women's Football, Michael McArdle, will take the role of interim Head Coach for Scotland Women's National Team ahead of the upcoming UEFA Women's Nations League games in February.
Following the departure of Pedro Martinez Losa last month, McArdle will take charge of matches against Austria and the Netherlands in February as the recruitment process for a permanent Head Coach continues.
McArdle joined the Scottish FA in 2023 from St Mirren Football Club, where he held the position of Head of Academy Coaching. Since gaining his UEFA Pro Licence in 2022, Michael has overseen a revamp of the girls' elite pathway in Scotland and has led Scotland Women's Under-23s, 19s and 17s in various competitions over the last two years.
Scottish FA Chief Executive, Ian Maxwell: "Having Michael step in as interim Head Coach for the women's national team means that we can fully prepare for the upcoming Nations League games whilst the recruitment process for a permanent Head Coach continues.
"Michael brings extensive experience within coaching and performance environments and has excelled in his remit since joining the Association two years ago.
"It's important that the women's national team get off to a strong start in the Nations League and we believe that bringing Michael in with the knowledge and expertise he has will allow us to move forward during a period of transition."
Tickets will go on sale for UEFA Women's Nations League match Scotland v Netherlands on Tuesday, 21 January.