USWNT Coach , Steps Down.
On Aug.
16, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Vlatko Andonovski will no longer serve as the USWNT's head coach, NPR reports.
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On Aug.
16, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Vlatko Andonovski will no longer serve as the USWNT's head coach, NPR reports.
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The two parties reportedly "mutually agree to part ways.".
The two parties reportedly "mutually agree to part ways.".
All of us at U.S. Soccer thank Vlatko for his dedication to our Women's National Team over the past four years.
, Matt Crocker, U.S. Soccer Sporting Director, via statement .
Vlatko worked tirelessly for this team and has been a strong and positive leader for our women's program.
, Matt Crocker, U.S. Soccer Sporting Director, via statement .
We're grateful for everything he has contributed to U.S. Soccer and know he has a bright future in the sport, Matt Crocker, U.S. Soccer Sporting Director, via statement .
Andonovski also issued a statement.
It's been the honor of my life to coach the talented, hard-working players of the [U.S. Women's National Team] for the past four years.
, Vlatko Andonovski, former USWNT head coach, via statement.
I'm very optimistic for the future of this program, especially considering all the young players that got opportunities over the past few years who will no doubt be leaders and impact players moving forward, Vlatko Andonovski, former USWNT head coach, via statement.
News of Andonovski's departure comes on the heels of the USWNT's loss to Sweden last week at the FIFA World Cup, which knocked them out of the competition.
News of Andonovski's departure comes on the heels of the USWNT's loss to Sweden last week at the FIFA World Cup, which knocked them out of the competition.
Twila Kilgore will step up as head coach in the interim, NPR reports.
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Twila Kilgore will step up as head coach in the interim, NPR reports.
