The Chicago Stars hire former U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski as chief soccer officer, the club announces. The move comes as the NWSL side looks to reset and rebuild following recent instability in its leadership and coaching structure.
Andonovski previously coached the Kansas City Current, leading the team to a record NWSL season. Multiple outlets report that he and Kansas City part ways last week. Other reporting also notes that the Stars fired head coach Martin Sjögren in the past month after less than a full season, and that general manager Richard Feuz was dismissed in May.
While coverage aligns on Andonovski’s new role and the broader rebuilding theme, outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some highlight his recent tenure and success with Kansas City, while others focus more directly on Chicago’s leadership turnover and the club’s intention to restructure its football operations.
