Jill Ellis looks after her successors. The long-time successful US coach (World Champion in 2015 and 2019) and current FIFA football director recently presented a new rule from the world association: In the future, all teams that take part in a FIFA women’s tournament must have either a head coach or an assistant coach. “We must do more to accelerate change by creating clearer career paths, expanding opportunities and increasing the visibility of women on our sidelines,” said the 59-year-old.
