Jill Ellis
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Jill Ellis stands alone as the first woman to win two FIFA Women's World Cups as a head coach, a feat that redefined what was possible for female leaders in sports. Her dual FIFA World Coach of the Year awards highlight her sustained excellence over five years. Being inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame cements her status as a legend who transformed the landscape of women's football. Her ability to guide the USWNT to consecutive titles remains unmatched in the history of the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Awarded for her contributions to sports and society
U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee
Recognized as the winningest coach in U.S. Soccer history
Rankings & Lists
Most Influential Figures in Women's Football
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
2015-07-07
World Champions: The USWNT Story
Inside FIFA
2019-07-08
Back to Back: Ellis's Historic Run
Records & Feats
First Woman to Win Two FIFA Women's World Cups
Led the USWNT to victory in 2015 and 2019, becoming the second coach ever to win consecutive World Cups.
Winningest Coach in U.S. Soccer History
Achieved 112 wins in 148 matches during her tenure with the USWNT.