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US coach Jill Ellis preps for success at World Cup
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May 15, 2015
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US coach Jill Ellis preps for success at World Cup
The opening of the Women's World Cup in Canada is just weeks away. And, as always, the US is bringing a strong squad to the tournament. But can they lift the trophy?
Head coach Jill Ellis, of the US, sings the national anthem prior the women's soccer Algarve Cup final match between US and France at the Algarve stadium, outside Faro, southern Portugal, Wednesday, March 11, 2015. US defeated France 2-0 and won the cup.
Head coach Jill Ellis, of the US, sings the national anthem prior the women's soccer Algarve Cup final match between US and France at the Algarve stadium, outside Faro, southern Portugal, Wednesday, March 11, 2015. US defeated France 2-0 and won the cup.
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The opening of the Women's World Cup in Canada is just weeks away. And, as always, the US is bringing a strong squad to the tournament. But can they lift the trophy?

The opening of the Women's World Cup in Canada is just weeks away. And, as always, the US is bringing a strong squad to the tournament. But can they lift the trophy?

 US Women's head coach Jill Ellis sure thinks so.