Sports Alert: Jill Ellis will step down as head coach of U.S. women's soccer team after winning second consecutive World Cup title

Ellis, 52, this month became the first national team coach (men's or women's) in 81 years to win consecutive World Cup championships. Her contract expires Wednesday, and the English-born coach wants to pursue other opportunities after serving in the current role for more than five years. She will step down after a five-game victory tour that begins on Saturday.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Sports Alert Jul 30, 2:23 PM     Jill Ellis will step down as head coach of U.S. women's soccer team after winning second consecutive World Cup title Ellis, 52, this month became the first national team coach (men's or women's) in 81 years to win consecutive World Cup championships. Her contract expires Wednesday, and the English-born coach wants to pursue other opportunities after serving in the current role for more than five years. She will step down after a five-game victory tour that begins on Saturday. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071