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Adelaide United confirms Assistant Coach Maruschka Waldus has left the club. Waldus became the Reds' first full-time Women's Assistant Coach in September 2025.
What happened?
Maruschka Waldus made 49 appearances and scored three goals between 2020 and 2023. She won the Dianne Alagich Medal in her debut season.
Why it matters for Adelaide United
Waldus has also developed as a coach, earning her UEFA B Licence. She worked as a Video Analyst with the Netherlands U-20 side at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 2nd in A-League, 43 pts, 12W-7D-7L from 26 games |
| Goals this season | 46 scored, 36 conceded (+10 goal difference) |
| Title race | 5 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets |
| Last result | Adelaide United 0-3 Auckland (2026-05-15) |
| Recent form | 3W-1D-1L (LDWWW, most recent first) |
Waldus said she's grateful to the club for the opportunity to step into the role as assistant coach. The transition from player to coach went smoother than she could have hoped.
What comes next?
Adelaide United Football Director, Mitch van Gellekom, thanked Waldus for her contribution. Van Gellekom said Waldus made a significant contribution to Adelaide United, both as a player and as a coach.
As the team looks to the future, they currently stand 2nd in A-League with 43 points from 26 games, having scored 46 goals this season. Their recent form has been 3W-1D-1L, with their last result being a 0-3 loss to Auckland on 2026-05-15.
