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Just over a week after the United States women’s national team‘s exit from the 2023 World Cup in the Round of 16, Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down as head coach, The Equalizer has confirmed. U.S. Soccer is expected to announce the news on Thursday.
The U.S.’ early exit from the 2023 World Cup marked the team’s worst finish ever at 16 major tournaments. The U.S. had never previously finished worse than third at a World Cup.
Andonovski exits his role with a 51-5-9 record, with a 3-2-5 record at major tournaments. The team won a bronze medal under Andonovski at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Soccer outlet 90Min first reported that Andonovski was set to resign.
A U.S. Soccer spokesperson did not reply to a request for comment on Wednesday. Assistant coach Twila Kilgore will serve as interim coach for home games against South Africa on Sept. 21 and Sept. 24 while a search for the next head coach is conducted, a source with knowledge of the decision told The Equalizer.
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