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U.S. Soccer names NWSL coach Vlatko Andonovski as next manager

U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro named Vlatko Andonovski as the next manager of the women's national team on Monday.

Andonovski will replace Jill Ellis, who led the U.S. to back-to-back World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019 before retiring at the beginning of October.

"We are thrilled to welcome Vlatko to the U.S. Soccer family," said Cordeiro. "As one of the most accomplished coaches in the NWSL history, he's proven he can help world-class players reach their peak, inspire his teams and win championships.

"He is widely respected by players and leaders across our soccer community, and he has the work ethic and winning mentality to guide the greatest women's soccer program in history into their next era of success.