Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.

Update: 2023-07-27

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In the aftermath of the USWNT’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, Brendan and Rebecca lament some confounding lineup decisions and extol the heroics of captain Lindsey Horan. Jill Ellis, who coached the U.S. to its 2015 and 2019 World Cup trophies, joins to give her take on the team’s performance and what she’d change ahead of a pivotal matchup with Portugal. Plus, still in search of a new USWNT nickname, Brendan and Rebecca round up some of the best audience submissions.

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Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.

#box-pro-ellipsis-176065219570884{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.

Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.

Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.