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A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer
Read full article: A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccerEngland’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas Tuchel.
San Diego Wave president sues former employee for defamation for alleging abusive behavior
Read full article: San Diego Wave president sues former employee for defamation for alleging abusive behaviorSan Diego Wave President Jill Ellis sued former team employee Brittany Alvarado for defamation following allegations of a poor work environment.
FIFA adopts new protocols to support players during pregnancy, following the birth of their children
Read full article: FIFA adopts new protocols to support players during pregnancy, following the birth of their childrenSoccer’s international governing body is introducing new measures designed to further support the well-being of players and coaches during pregnancy and after the birth of their children.
2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exit
Read full article: 2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exitOne of those causes of concern is something that the U.S. has control of rectifying. The other it has no control of at all, and simply needs to monitor and stay ahead of.
Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup ever
Read full article: Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup everChange is happening fast in women’s soccer and a leveling of the playing field is being showcased across the globe in the biggest Women's World Cup to date.
US to face Vietnam, Netherlands at women's soccer World Cup
Read full article: US to face Vietnam, Netherlands at women's soccer World CupThe defending champion United States will face Netherlands in the group stage of the women’s soccer World Cup next summer, setting up an early rematch of the 2019 World Cup final.
Equal pay appeal by US women soccer players set for March 7
Read full article: Equal pay appeal by US women soccer players set for March 7Oral arguments in the appeal by American female soccer players seeking equal pay have been scheduled for March 7 in Pasadena, California, by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
FIFA politics a new challenge for Ellis over biennial WCups
Read full article: FIFA politics a new challenge for Ellis over biennial WCupsTwo-time Women's World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis says she hopes the politics of men's football doesn't impact the decision whether to have biennial women's World Cups.
Ellis says biennial Women's World Cup can help grow the game
Read full article: Ellis says biennial Women's World Cup can help grow the gameFormer U.S. women’s national team coach Jill Ellis insists a biennial Women’s World Cup is not a foregone conclusion but it is being discussed by FIFA as part of a strategy to grow the women’s game.
US Soccer, Jill Ellis announce coach mentorship program
Read full article: US Soccer, Jill Ellis announce coach mentorship programThere’s been very few opportunities to be in a room, or be on a coaching license course, with other women,” Ellis said. Others include longtime North Carolina and former national team coach Anson Dorrance and Laura Harvey, former National Women's Soccer League coach and current youth national team coach. Two women, Ellis and Dutch national team coach Sarina Wiegman, faced off in the final. Ellis, among 17 coaches involved in the program, has been mentoring Monica Vergara, Mexico's under-20 women's national team coach. Since she stepped down as coach, Ellis has been enjoying time with her family while also riding out the coronavirus pandemic.