An announcement from the U.S. Soccer Federation confirming Andonovski's exit is expected on Thursday.
Sources added that current assistant coach Twila Kilgore is likely to be appointed as interim coach for two friendlies against South Africa on Sept. 21 and Sept. 24, though that deal has yet to be finalized.The move comes in the wake of the U.S. team's elimination by Sweden in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup, the team's earliest exit from the competition in its history.
The review of the U.S. women's team program remains ongoing, sources added, including discussions over USWNT general manager Kate Markgraf's role moving forward. Despite his only previous managerial experience coming at the club level, both indoors with the Missouri Comets and later with the FC Kansas City and Reign FC in the NWSL, Andonovski had the support of veteran players, who lauded his player-management skills.
The U.S. continued to rack up wins in friendlies, but against top sides the team struggled. Late in 2022, the USWNT lost consecutive matches to England, Spain and Germany, its first such losing streak in 29 years. Instead of shoring up a midfield that struggled, Sauerbrunn's injury meant that Ertz was forced to move to the backline. All told, the U.S. roster saw 14 of the 23 spots taken by players making their Women's World Cup debut.
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