He then took a position with Liverpool F.C. Women for the 2013 and 2014 seasons, and was named FA WSL Manager of the Year in 2013 and 2014.[7] On 22 September 2015, it was announced that Beard was leaving Liverpool F.C. Women, and had accepted a head coaching position with the Boston Breakers.[8][9]
West Ham United FC Women
On 7 June 2018, he was appointed manager of West Ham United Women.[10] In May 2019, he took the club to the FA Cup Final, where they lost 3-0 to Manchester City at Wembley.[11] On 19 November 2020, Beard and West Ham agreed on his departure from the club by mutual consent.[12]
Beard and his wife, Debbie, have two children: Harry and Ellie. Matt also has a step-son Scott Hastings from Debbie's first marriage. Scott is a football coach for Chelsea FC. Beard has a brother, who has appearances for Millwall, Mark. [16]