U.S. Women’s Soccer Coach<br />Jill Ellis Is Stepping Dow On July 30, U.S. Soccer announced that head coach<br />Jill Ellis would be departing from her role as head<br />coach of the Women’s National Team in October. Ellis has coached the team for over five<br />years, leading them to 102 career wins and<br />back-to-back FIFA World Cup victories. In a statement, Ellis thanked the<br />team for their “commitment,” saying<br />it was the “honor of a lifetime.” Jill Ellis, via statement According to Ellis, stepping down around this<br />time was always something she “envisioned.” Jill Ellis, via statement Ellis will act as a U.S. Soccer Federation<br />Ambassador for at least the next year, attending<br />various events and speaking engagements.
