USWNT fans were all in favor of Vlatko Andonovski’s resignation after disappointing World Cup performance

The United States women’s national team will soon be under new leadership as coach Vlatko Andonovski resigned from his post on Wednesday.

Andonovski started his role with USWNT in 2019, taking over that October after the team had won the FIFA Women’s World Cup that July.

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However, America’s earlier-than-expected exit from this year’s World Cup put Andonovski on the hot seat as the USWNT had been expected to seriously push for a three-peat.

Now, USWNT will search for a replacement and attempt to rebound for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

While it’s not all on Andonovski that the USWNT lost in the Round of 16 this year, the team’s lackluster performance looks to have fueled his exit.

Vlatko Andonovski won’t return as coach of the U.S. women’s team.

The manager resigned following the #USWNT's earliest exit ever at a World Cup or Olympics.

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— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) August 16, 2023

While not everyone felt that the coaching move will fix all of the team’s problems, USWNT fans reacted with optimism to news of Andonovski’s resignation.

Many fans said they’re ready for a fresh start for the soccer program after a disappointing World Cup run.

USWNT fans felt like a change was needed.

Both things are true: he was very spotty with the lineups and tactically and the players woefully underachieved https://t.co/yKqelZxWmr

— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) August 16, 2023

It had to happen. The #USWNT would have been better with a proper coach. Too much talent was being wasted.
But the question remains: Will US Soccer actually hire someone who is the best for the job? https://t.co/PmoCUyx2dZ

— Cait Chale (@CaitlynChale) August 16, 2023

This is the right decision. https://t.co/NATBuF3hWp

— Julie Stewart-Binks (@JSB_TV) August 16, 2023

Should have done it after the Olympics. https://t.co/ObSk3VmHS9

— Veks Carter 👾 (@Veks29) August 17, 2023

Hoping we can get a strong tactical (maybe woman) coach? 👀

He couldn't get the results but it sounds like he was/is a good guy. Maybe later in his coaching career he can create better results with a national team. Now wasn't the time. #uswnt #fifawwc https://t.co/CMdEmUw4dd

— Marisa (she/her) (@MarisaPecoraro) August 16, 2023

The team did good under vlatko over the years. There were some things he could have done differently, 51 wins ain't bad but Hopefully the next coach is one than can improve tactics and strengthen the team https://t.co/XI4A6LmhYM

— Tiara🌹 (@tiarajones21) August 17, 2023

Obviously I place a large amount of blame on the players, but this guy was in charge & this team looked awful #USWNT https://t.co/7OxZ7vz4FW

— Jon G (@jgeeeeer) August 16, 2023

Not surprising. One of the few jobs in the world where anything less than a title means you’re done.

He had zero shot to return after the abysmal showing by the USWNT. https://t.co/a3LccHGAMJ

— JNav (@jnavla) August 16, 2023

No surprise there. Pretty flat tenure. https://t.co/c9RUezYWx6

— David R. Thomas (@DavidRThomas3) August 16, 2023

Well we all saw this coming from a mile away. My man thank you for what you did but it was time for new blood. https://t.co/wRrl5ZK98T

— Raynard (@PTE_Show) August 16, 2023

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
i don’t necessarily think he’s a bad coach, but he certainly was not the right coach for the USWNT. https://t.co/suf1nainki

— Jenny Penny (@giantpandabears) August 17, 2023

After the Tokyo Olympics it only got worse. Time for a change. https://t.co/iSK2R7wMMD

— Kelly (@_the_lucky_ones) August 17, 2023

finally. should’ve done so in 2021 https://t.co/rLFzOGYKrO

— f (@pluralistvision) August 16, 2023

When you have the earliest exit for the USWNT & don’t utilize the full depth of the squad on top of this then it was bound to happen. It will be interesting to see who will be chosen to replace him. ⚽️🇺🇸 https://t.co/EDU8JcDmdd

— Shelby (@YELBY10) August 16, 2023