News about Jill Ellis

The San Diego Wave and NWSL have been sued by five former Wave employees amid claims of racial discrimination and sexual harassment. The suit, which was filed in San Diego Superior Court and obtained by Defector, also alleges disability discrimination and a failure to investigate and prevent discrimination. Jill Ellis, the former manager of the US women's national team and the president of the Wave, was not named as a defendant but was repeatedly named in the complaint.

Team USA soccer is golden again! For the first time since 2012, the United States has taken home a gold medal, defeating a tough Brazilian side 1-0 on a Mallory Swanson goal in the 57th minute. The gold-medal winning goal came on an assist from Korbin Albert who passed the ball to the forwards, who had gotten behind the Brazilian defense.

Ex-US women's national team coach Jill Ellis has filed a defamation lawsuit against a former San Diego Wave FC employee who accused her of fostering an 'abusive environment' as president of the NWSL team. Brittany Alvarado, who worked as a videographer for the Wave, made the bombshell claims against Ellis while announcing her resignation on social media earlier this month. In her statement, she also urged NWSL officials to 'remove Jill Ellis from both the San Diego Wave and the league entirely', before alleging that the club president has 'compromised countless lives to advance her narcissistic personal agenda'.

The San Diego Wave lost their first game since bombshell claims that team president and former USWNT coach Jill Ellis fostered an 'abusive environment' at the NWSL franchise.  Alex Morgan and her teammates went down 1-0 against the Portland Thorns on Friday thanks to Izzy D'Aquila's dramatic winner in the 85th minute. It compounded a difficult week for the Wave after Ellis was accused by a former team videographer of 'fostering an environment where abusive behaviors among her subordinates are allowed to flourish'.

San Diego Wave and USWNT superstar Alex Morgan has broken her silence on allegations leveled against club president and former national team coach Jill Ellis. On Wednesday, Ellis was accused by a former videographer of the NWSL team of 'fostering an environment where abusive behaviors among her subordinates are allowed to flourish'. While the team have denied the unspecified allegations, the team's captain Morgan has now taken to social media with a statement of her own.

Jill Ellis, the former US women's national team coach and president of the NWSL's San Diego Wave, is accused of 'fostering an environment where abusive behaviors among her subordinates are allowed to flourish,' according to a team videographer, who has resigned in protest over the situation with the team. Brittany Alvarado made her announcement on social media Wednesday urging NWSL officials to 'remove Jill Ellis from both the San Diego Wave and the league entirely to finally protect the staff and players they have neglected and ignored for far too long.' Alvarado did not make any specific allegations against Ellis, but argues that under her leadership, the club 'often perpetuated discrimination against women and demonstrated a complete disregard for their long-term mental health.'

A United States women's national soccer team legend has not ruled out a return to the international stage of the sport and the four-time World Cup champions in the near future. She has not played for club or country since 2022, dealing with a cartilage issue that has required two surgeries. Her last appearance for the national team came in October 2021. She was an integral member of the 2015 and 2019 teams that won back-to-back World Cups.

After Sam Kerr's Chelsea coach Emma Hayes was named the new coach of the US women's national team, Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is stuck with the Matildas. After leading Australia to the semi-finals of this year's tournament, Gustavsson, a former USWNT assistant under Jill Ellis, was one of those closely linked to the US job.

Chelsea Women's boss Emma Hayes will take over the top spot with the USWNT on Tuesday, according to US Soccer. Hayes gushed over the opportunity and called it a 'dream come true,' in a press release. "It's a great honor to be given the opportunity to lead the most talented team in world football history," Hayes said. "I have a deep love for this team and the United States."

After leading Australia to a history-making appearance at the World Cup, the Swede has been linked to the unfilled head coaching position with the American women's team.

KATHRYN BATTE IN SYDNEY: Sarina Wiegman has conquered most of football, winning championships, making finals, and lifting trophies. However, she is still working it out when it comes to English quirks and idioms. Wiegman was asked whether the 'cat was out of the bag' in her pre-match press conference before England's round of 16 games, referring to Lauren James, who had appeared in the previous victory. A puzzled Wiegman asked: 'Sorry?' Then erupted into hysteria before exhilaating into laughter. The Dutch-born coach says she is getting'more English' as she prepares to lead the Lionesses in their first-ever World Cup final.

The Matildas' quest to reach their first-ever World Cup semi-final will depend on their stamina and stamina, with Katrina Gorry expected to play a vital role. Australia hosts France in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon, gaining a spot in the semi-finals and a leg of lactic acid. According to FIFA and OPTA reports, five Matildas players have covered an average of over 10.7 kilometers in each of the first four World Cup games so far.

The Australian Matildas are preparing to make history in their Women's World Cup quarter final against France tomorrow, but a coach who has achieved it all before believes they can go even deeper into the tournament

Twelve female bosses competed in the World Cup, but only one remained. Sarina Wiegman, the England manager, is the last woman standing. On August 20, she hopes to be the coach lifting the trophy for the first time. However, before she, or England, even consider it, they must deal with Nigeria's tight last-16 tie this morning. The African side has already demonstrated that they can cause mayhem. They defeated co-hosts Australia and drew with Olympic champions Canada to advance from Group B at the expense of the latter's expense.

KATHRYN BATTE: Before the group stage gets underway, it's easy to fall into the trap of worrying about the knockout phase of a World Cup. And perhaps England's players had one eye on a potential last-eight match with Germany. If things go as planned, we could meet them in the quarters,' Georgia Stanway said on the eve of the tournament.' Two weeks in and Germany are going home, leaving England with a more secure path to the semi-finals than they would have expected.

Grant Wahl (left) was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame after being honoured posthumously with the Colin Jose Media Award. Wahl died on December 10 at the age of 49 after collapsing while reporting the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Holland in Lusail, Qatar. He was honoured inducted into the Hall of Fame in Frisco, Texas, with the award given to journalists who have long-term contributions to soccer in the United States. Celine Grounder (right) and his brother Eric accepted the award on behalf of Wahl's widow Celine Grounder (right) and his brother Eric.

The late Grant Wahl in this year will be honoured with the Colin Jose Media Award, which is given to journalists who made long-term contributions to soccer in the United States. Wahl died on December 10 after collapsing while reporting the World Cup quarterfinals between Argentina and Holland at Lusail, Qatar. On May 6, the US National Soccer Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held in Frisco, Texas, the hall announced on Wednesday that Wahl will be honoured. Landon Donovan, Damarcus Beasley, Lauren Cheney Holiday, Kate Sobrero Markgraf, former US women's coach Jill Ellis, and Steve Zungul have been inducted into the hall.

The Matildas will face a difficult opponent in the'most competitive Women's World Cup in history' next year, bringing a mixed crowd to Australia and New Zealand for next year's tournament. During a glitzy ceremony in Auckland on Saturday evening, the pools and draw was decided, with Australia (main image) facing Olympic champions Canada (top), first-timers Ireland (center), and Nigeria (bottom).