Hunt is currently a Sports staff writer on the softball and women's soccer beats. She was previously a reporter on the gymnastics, women's water polo and swim &amp; dive beats.

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Former UCLA women’s soccer coach Jill Ellis has coached the United States women’s national team to two consecutive World Cup wins. Ellis, seen here with assistant coach Graeme Abel, returned to Los Angeles and led the U.S. to a 3-0 victory over Ireland at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Former Bruin Jill Ellis to step down as USWNT coach after World Cup victory tour - Daily Bruin

Former Bruin Jill Ellis to step down as USWNT coach after World Cup victory tour

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Jill Ellis returned to Los Angeles on Saturday night, nine years after she stepped down as coach of UCLA women’s soccer. More than 37,000 fans packed the Rose Bowl to watch Ellis and the U.S.

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Former Bruin Jill Ellis to step down as USWNT coach after World Cup victory tour

By Cassidy Hunt

Aug. 4, 2019 11:49 p.m.