The U.S. Soccer Federation on Monday introduced Vlatko Andonovski as head coach of the women’s national team, entrusting the four-time world champions to someone well-decorated and highly regarded in the domestic pro league but inexperienced in global competition.
Andonovski, 43, succeeds Jill Ellis, who stepped down this fall after 5½ years in charge, a 106-7-19 record and two World Cup trophies, including one won this summer in France.
Contract terms were not announced, but presumably the deal runs through the 2023 World Cup.
“All of the talented coaches and players that have come before have built a legendary tradition of excellence,” he said, “and I’m committed to working very hard to continue to move this program forward.