The coach for the United States Women’s football team, Vlatko Andonovski, has stepped down in the wake of the squad’s disappointing showing at the 2024 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The US’s early exit from the tournament — knocked out in the round of 16 by Sweden — came after the team took home the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. The showings, both under the leadership of Andonovski, were considered lacklustre given the team’s star-studded lineup and reputation as an international powerhouse.
In a statement on Thursday, Andonovski called coaching the team the “honor of my life”.
“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,” he said.
“While we are all disappointed by the outcome at this year’s World Cup, I am immensely proud of the progress this team has made.”
Twila Kilgore, who served as an assistant under Andonovski, will serve as interim head coach until a replacement is found.
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