Czech Women’s National Team Coach Resigns After Playoff Defeat

Czech Women’s National Team Coach Resigns After Playoff Defeat

December 4, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Sports

Czech Women’s Soccer Coach Steps Down after Playoff defeat

Prague, Czech Republic – After a heartbreaking loss to ‌Portugal in the Women’s Euro qualifying ⁣playoffs, head coach Karel ⁣Rada announced ⁣his resignation after eight ​years ‌at the helm of the Czech national team.

The Czech Republic fell 2-1 to Portugal in the second ⁣leg of⁣ the playoff in Teplice on Tuesday, ending their hopes of reaching their first-ever major tournament. The aggregate score was 3-2 ⁣in favor of Portugal after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.

“I don’t plan ⁢to continue,” Rada said. “My contract runs until the end of December, ​but I won’t be extending it. I think it’s time for⁢ a change.”

Rada, who took over the team in february 2017, expressed pride in⁤ the team’s accomplishments during his tenure. ‌”It’s been an amazing journey with the team.The girls ⁤have done a fantastic job, but ‌now it’s time to pass the‍ baton to someone else. I believe ‍the Czech team will‍ continue to grow and eventually qualify for a major tournament,” he added.