Twyla Kilgore will head the US women’s soccer team after coach Vlatko Andonovski resigned.
NFL confirmed Andonovsky’s resignation on Thursday. Kilgore, the first American to earn a professional license at the highest level in American football, was Andonovsky’s assistant. You will lead the team as they search for a permanent solution.
Andonovsky’s resignation comes less than two weeks after the United States’ first exit in FIFA Women’s World Cup history.
“While we are all disappointed with the World Cup outcome, I am incredibly proud of the progress the team has made, the support the players have shown each other and the inspiration it has provided to players around the world. I will always be grateful to American Football for giving me the opportunity to lead this team,” Andonovsky said in a statement. wonderful.”
So Kilgore should be in charge of the American selection in friendlies against South Africa on September 21 in Cincinnati and September 24 in Chicago.
The United States, four-time winners of the Women’s World Cup, struggled at the tournament this time around. After beating Vietnam, the Americans tied with the Netherlands and Portugal – they qualified shortly before the knockout stage.
The Americans played well in the Round of 16 against Sweden, but lost in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. The United States scored only four goals during the tournament. The Americans have achieved no worse than a third-place result in the Women’s World Cup.
Andonovsky was named the USA’s national coach in October 2019. Jill Ellis previously led the team through their Women’s World Cup victories in 2015 in Canada and in 2019 in France.
