U.S. women's head coach Ellis gets new contract following WWC glory
CHICAGO --
Jill Ellis has been rewarded for leading the U.S. women to the World Cup title with a contract extension.
The U.S. Soccer Federation said Wednesday that Ellis had agreed to a multi-year extension. That leaves Ellis in charge as the Americans prepare for next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Ellis guided the United States to its third World Cup crown last month with a 5-2 victory over defending champion Japan. The Americans have won the last three Olympic gold medals.
The 48-year-old Ellis took over as head coach of the U.S. team May 16, 2014, leading the women through World Cup qualifying and then to the title in Canada.
U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati says of Ellis: ''She met that challenge with tremendous passion and knowledge to win what was perhaps the most difficult Women's World Cup tournament in history.''
