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United States head coach Jill Ellis waves to the crowd as she leaves the field after an international friendly soccer match between the United States and South Korea, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The San Diego Wave called accusations made by a former employee on social media “inaccurate and defamatory” in a statement on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Brittany Alvarado, who says she is a former video and creative manger for the team, called on the National Women's Soccer League to remove to team President Jill Ellis, the former coach of the U.S. women's national team. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File) **FILE**

Jill Ellis, San Diego Wave president, sues former employee for defamation for abusive behavior claim

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United States head coach Jill Ellis waves to the crowd as she leaves the field after an international friendly soccer match between the United States and South Korea, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The San Diego Wave called accusations made by a former employee on social media “inaccurate and defamatory” in a statement on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Brittany Alvarado, who says she is a former video and creative manger for the team, called on the National Women's Soccer League to remove to team President Jill Ellis, the former coach of the U.S. women's national team. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File) **FILE**

Jill Ellis says allegations of poor work environment at NWSL’s San Diego Wave are ‘false’

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Germany's Lena Oberdorf reacts following the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between South Korea and Germany in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Katie Tucker)

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here’s why this is the most open Women’s World Cup ever

By James Robson - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 25, 2019, file photo, United States women's national soccer team head coach Jill Ellis smiles during a training session at Red Bull Arena, in Harrison, N.J. When Ellis stepped down as coach of the national team last year, U.S. soccer announced that it would endow a scholarship in Ellis' name to support female candidates in pursuit of Pro, A and B coaching license courses. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, the federation announced the SheChampions Mentorship Program, designed to support each Pro and A license candidate. Ellis is among those who will mentor the women in the program. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

US Soccer, Jill Ellis announce coach mentorship program

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this photo taken Jan. 3, 2020, Oregon women's soccer coach Graeme Abel talks about his new job with the Ducks in Eugene, Ore. Abel was an assistant coach under Jill Ellis with the U.S. women's national team and a veteran of the team's two World Cup titles. (AP Photo/Anne M. Peterson)

Women’s World Cup vet Graeme Abel takes on top job at Oregon

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, photo soccer star Megan Rapinoe poses for photos on the red carpet of the Women's Sports Foundation's 40th annual Salute to Women in Sports in New York. Rapinoe, who was honored at the gala, won Sportswoman of the Year in the team category. She led the U.S. women's soccer team to victory at the World Cup in France and earned the FIFA Player of the Year award. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Megan Rapinoe enjoys whirlwind, focuses on soccer pay fight

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

United States forward Carli Lloyd celebrates after scoring against the South Korea during the first half of an international friendly soccer match Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

US plays to 1-1 draw in final game for retiring coach Ellis

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FILE - In this July 7, 2019, file photo, United States coach Jill Ellis, left, watches the players warm-up before the Women's World Cup final soccer match against the Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. The two-time FIFA women's coach of the year will lead the World Cup champions women's national team against South Korea in her final game before retiring on Sunday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

US women’s soccer coach Jill Ellis preps for last game

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United States' Megan Rapinoe warms up prior to a women's soccer match between South Korea and the United States on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

US national women’s team beats South Korea 2-0

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United States forward Megan Rapinoe arrives to attend the Best FIFA soccer awards, in Milan's La Scala theater, northern Italy, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is up against five-time winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the FIFA best player award and Rapinoe is the favorite for the women's award. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Megan Rapinoe, Lionel Messi win FIFA player of the year awards

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United States forward Megan Rapinoe arrives to attend the Best FIFA soccer awards, in Milan's La Scala theater, northern Italy, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is up against five-time winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the FIFA best player award and Rapinoe is the favorite for the women's award. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Rapinoe, Messi win FIFA player of the year awards

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 7, 2019, file photo, U.S. coach Jill Ellis watches her players warm up for the tema's Women's World Cup soccer final against the Netherlands in Decines, outside Lyon, France. Ellis likened her tenure in charge the U.S. women’s national team to an amusement park ride. Later, she compared it to a tumultuous ride on a five-year wave. The most successful coach in program history seems quite content to get off this merry-go-round on her own terms. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

Ellis content to get off US women’s soccer “roller coaster”

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 12, 2017 file photo shows United States head coach Jill Ellis before an international friendly women's soccer match against Canada in San Jose, Calif. A person with knowledge of the situation says Ellis is stepping down after leading the team to back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 30, 2019 because the resignation has not been officially announced. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, file)

US in flux: Ellis leaves, GM coming soon and Olympics loom

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this July 6, 2019 file photo United States coach Jill Ellis attends a news conference at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France. A person with knowledge of the situation says Ellis is stepping down after leading the team to back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 30, 2019 because the resignation has not been officially announced. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, file) **FILE**

Jill Ellis stepping down as women’s national team coach

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

United States coach Jill Ellis at the end of the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and US at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Monday, June 24, 2019. US beat Spain 2-1. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Neville irritated with Americans over World Cup hotel visit

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press