United States Women's National Team head coach Jill Ellis will step down from her position in October, the team confirmed on Tuesday.
Ellis is expected to coach five more games with the USWNT as they complete their World Cup victory tour.
"The opportunity to coach this team and work with these amazing women has been the honor of a lifetime,” Ellis said in a statement on Tuesday. “I want to thank and praise them for their commitment and passion to not only win championships but also raise the profile of this sport globally while being an inspiration to those who will follow them.