USWNT in turmoil as GM Markgraf resigns after coach Andonovski steps down following World Cup exit

Overview

• Andonovski resigned as USWNT coach after disappointing results including early knockout in 2023 Women's World Cup.
• Markgraf decided not to renew her contract as USWNT general manager before the World Cup began.
• Markgraf was appointed the first GM of the USWNT program in 2019 and oversaw Andonovski's hiring.
• With Markgraf and Andonovski departing, US Soccer will conduct an in-depth review of the women's program.
• U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker will lead the search for a new USWNT head coach.