USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski steps down following shocking Women's World Cup exit: reports

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Vlatko Andonovski, the U.S. women's national team manager, is resigning from his role, according to multiple reports. Soccer news outlet 90min was the first to report Andonovski's decision to step down. 

The move comes shortly after the USWNT suffered an upset loss to the Sweden in the round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The American women entered the tournament as the back-to-back champions.

The team almost had a disappointing bronze medal finish at the Tokyo Olympics under Andonovski, which only added pressure for the World Cup.

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Vlatko Andonovski head coach of USA after losing the FIFA Womens World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Winner Group G and Runner Up Group E at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on August 6, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The U.S. Soccer Federation is expected to make an official announcement about Andonovski's exit on Thursday, according to ESPN.

Andonovski took over after two-time World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis' exit. Andonovski received a significant amount of criticism during this year's tournament over the timing of substations and his overall tactical strategy.

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Andonovski finishes his run with U.S. Soccer with 51 wins against 5 losses and 9 ties over his four years at the helm. But, he has a 3-2-5 record in tournaments.

Vlatko Andonovski, Head Coach of USA, talks to Crystal Dunn before the extra time during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16