Sydney: Australia’s all-time leading goal-scorer Tim Cahill said Friday he intends to continue playing at club level and is also interested in a coaching career following his retirement from international football.
“International retirement is done, but as for domestic, there could be an opportunity but it is still something I have time to decide,” Cahill told a media conference in Sydney.
Cahill, who scored 50 times in 107 appearances for Australia — including five times at the World Cup — announced his retirement earlier this week, ending a storied playing career with the Socceroos.
The 38-year-old Cahill said he intended to live with his family in the United States, heightening speculation that he might seek to play in the Major League Soccer (MLS).
However, Cahill ruled out returning to Australia’s A-League, where he last played with Melbourne City. “My A-League experience was fantastic… I felt like I had a successful time here. But to live in America and to try and play in the A-League I feel like would be impossible,” Cahill said.
Cahill also added that he would be open to collaboration with governing body Football Federation Australia, serving as an ambassador to the A-League and beginning a potential career in coaching.
“Looking to the future, I’m interested in coaching. I’m going to spend some time here in Australia and meet with some partners,” he said. Cahill will be doing his UEFA B license coaching course in UK.