Eniola Aluko has left her position as sporting director at Aston Villa to pursue a position in US Women's Soccer.
Villa thanked Aluko, 34, and said she is leaving for an "exciting role".
"I am very grateful to Aston Villa Women for giving me the opportunity to begin my transition from playing into a sporting director role," said Aluko.
The former Birmingham, Chelsea and Juventus striker added: "It has been such a valuable experience to help the club during its first season in the Women's Super League and I was delighted that we were able to secure our top-flight status.