It was a shock to the soccer world when it was announced that Vlatko Andonovski had resigned as the US Women’s National Team coach following their early exit from the World Cup. According to an Associated Press source, Andonovski stepped down from his position after the US team was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Sweden.
Andonovski had been the head coach of the US Women’s National Team since 2019, and had achieved considerable success during his time in charge. He led the team to two consecutive SheBelieves Cup titles, and was also in charge when the team won the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship.
The US team had been considered one of the favorites to win the World Cup, but their early exit was a major disappointment. The team had been expected to make a deep run in the tournament, but their loss to Sweden meant that they were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
Andonovski’s departure from the team is a major blow to US Soccer, as he was widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the world. He was known for his tactical acumen and his ability to get the most out of his players. His departure is sure to leave a void in the US Women’s National Team coaching staff.
It remains to be seen who will replace Andonovski as the US Women’s National Team coach. Whoever takes over will have big shoes to fill, as Andonovski had established himself as one of the best coaches in the world.
The early exit from the World Cup is sure to be a major disappointment for US Soccer, and Andonovski’s resignation is a sign that changes are coming. It will be interesting to see who takes over as the US Women’s National Team coach, and how they fare in the future.
