Two-time Women's World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis, who boasts an impressive career record of 106 wins, 7 losses, and 19 draws, has been appointed in a new role as FIFA’s Chief Football Officer where her responsibilities will encompass key technical areas connected to the development of the game across the world. Photos: Supplied

Two-time Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis has been appointed as FIFA’s Chief Football Officer. 

In this new role, Ellis will serve as part of the world governing body’s executive management team, driving the development and implementation of FIFA’s global football strategy. 

“I am honoured to join FIFA in this pioneering role and to contribute to the growth of football from a global perspective,” Ellis said. 

“FIFA has a unique ability, through football, to unite communities and to drive the game’s development worldwide. Having experienced football, from grassroots programmes up to senior national-team level, I’ve seen first-hand its transformative power.”

FIFA Chief Football Officer, Jill Ellis

Ellis has a rich pedigree of success and valuable experience in football, both on and off the pitch, as the only two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning head coach after leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2019. 

More recently, she was President of the pioneering San Diego Wave FC, successfully guiding the club to the NWSL Shield in only its second year of existence.

Her departure was announced following the news of her appointment and in a tribute to her club owner Lauren Leichtman said in a statement: 

“Under Jill’s leadership, the Wave set a standard of excellence as an expansion club in the NWSL.” 

San Diego Wave FC Club Owner, Lauren Leichtman

Ellis will work alongside Arsène Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, and her responsibilities will encompass key technical areas connected to the development of the game across the world.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said: “Jill’s experience, enthusiasm and outstanding achievements make her the perfect choice for this role. She has been a true inspiration for many, and I look forward to seeing the impact of her work continue to inspire many more around the world. 

“FIFA is very proud to have Jill and Arsène, two of the great football leaders and thinkers, to help us make our vision for football a reality. Her appointment demonstrates FIFA’s commitment to the future of the game and to creating more opportunities for the next generation.”

FIFA Secretary General, Mattias Grafström

“The creation of the Chief Football Officer position underscores FIFA’s commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible global football community, ensuring that football remains a sport for all. It also marks another step towards FIFA achieving its ambition to make football truly global and to give every talent, both boys and girls, a chance.”

Notably, a record holder as the most successful coach in U.S. women’s national team history, she boasts an impressive career record of 106 wins, 7 losses, and 19 draws, and Ellis has been honoured twice as FIFA’s women’s coach of the year.


Original Copy: FIFA, with editing by gsport

Main Photo Caption: Two-time Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis, who boasts an impressive career record of 106 wins, 7 losses, and 19 draws, has been appointed in a new role as FIFA’s Chief Football Officer where her responsibilities will encompass key technical areas connected to the development of the game across the world. Photos: Supplied

Photo 2 Caption: Ellis is the only two-time Women’s World Cup-winning head coach, after leading the US Women’s National Team to back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2019.

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