Vlatko Andrénovski is the United States women’s national team's head coach. He is a former Macedonian player. He is the third man to be the head of the team, the first since Pia Sunderhage in 2000. He has both experience as a coach for the women's and men's national teams.
Andonovski is the first man to coach the women's national team
Andonovski, a new name in the world of women's football coaching, is an exciting prospect. Andonovski fits Ellis' new coach/player model better than Ellis. Ellis' style is less direct and resonates more with players. He has established some trends in the sport.
Andonovski was the son of a former Yugoslavia man and grew to be a citizen of Skopje. He was a soccer fan his whole life and played the game himself. He turned pro and eventually made it to the top team. After a successful playing career in the United States, he settled into coaching.
Andonovski has managed other teams, in addition to the USWNT. His previous coaching jobs include assisting in coaching youth soccer. He was an FC Kansas City coach and was well known by players and scouts. His teams reached post-season play in 2013 and 2014. He was also part the Missouri Olympic Development Program.
After April Heinrichs 2000, he is now the second coach to move directly from the American pro league coaching to the coaching of the national team.
Er was a top-quality ambassador for the U.S. Women's National Team and a former player who won two U.S. Soccer Female Players of the Year Awards. She also played professionally in Italy for Prato and Juventus. She was a mentor to many young players and helped them reach their full potential. The USWNT won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics, won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2003, and won the gold medal in the 2004 Olympics. Her role as head coach is crucial for the development of the women’s game in America and abroad.
Er was a former professional player in soccer, having played for the Wichita Wings (NPSL) from 2000-02. She later went on to play for the Kansas City Comets, the Philadelphia Kixx, and the California Cougars. She was a MISL All-Star two times. After earning her Bachelor's degree at Park University in 2008, she went on to receive her Master's of Coaching Education with a soccer track at Ohio University in 2018. She currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
He is the first coach to switch from the pro league coaching to the national coaching position, following Pia Sundhage 2000
Pia Sundhage, a former Swedish soccer player and manager, is now a Swedish soccer coach. At the age of 15, she made her debut on the Swedish national team and guided them to two Women's World Cups, as well the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. She won 146 caps and scored 71 goals. She also played as a sweeper, midfielder, and sweeper throughout her career.
Sundhage has been a well-respected coach in her native country. She is more likely to be the head coach of the men’s national team than most women who have made this switch. In Sweden, 25 percent of her vote was for her, while 12 percent went to the next-ranked person. A renowned Swedish management expert has praised her.
Sundhage played a crucial role in the Philadelphia Charge's first two seasons as a WUSA coach. Later she was appointed Sweden head coaching coach. She will continue to hold that title through the summer 2006.