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In this Friday, May 24, 2019 file photo, Jill Ellis, coach of the United States women's national soccer team, speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York. — AP Photo/Seth Wenig

May 11, 2022

Jill Ellis on soccer, Illinois and winning

Two-time World Cup Championship coach Jill Ellis returns to the University of Illinois in May 2022 as commencement speaker.

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Christen Press celebrates after scoring the U.S.'s first goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal against England. The U.S. won 2-1. — Alessandra Tarantino/AP

July 03, 2019

U.S. Powers To Women’s World Cup Final After Defeating England 2-1

It was the battle of unbeatens at this Women's World Cup. Both teams were 5-0. The U.S. — the defending and three-time World Cup champion — and England — which was ranked third in the world but had never advanced past the semifinals.