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Why USWNT coaching job is sports' hottest seat

1999 USWNT World Cup Champion Briana Scurry discusses how the current team is dealing with the news surrounding Hope Solo. USA TODAY Sports

EDMONTON, Alberta — Those NFL and NBA coaches who spend their lives on the hot seat have nothing on Jill Ellis.

Anything less than a World Cup title will be a disappointment for her U.S. women's team. Ditto for the gold medal at next year's Olympics. If, heaven forbid, the Americans do fall short, they'd better have reached the final at least.