Episode 166: Jill Ellis, FIFA’s First-Ever Chief Football Officer

2025-06-05

Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I’m your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports. Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by a true trailblazer—Jill Ellis. Jill is the former President of the San Diego Wave and the legendary coach who led the U.S. Women’s National Team to back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles. And now, she’s breaking even more ground as FIFA’s first-ever Chief Football Officer! Jill’s leadership spans from guiding championship teams on the field to ...

Hello and welcome to the Women Leaders in Sports Podcast! I’m your host, Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in Sports.

Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by a true trailblazer—Jill Ellis. Jill is the former President of the San Diego Wave and the legendary coach who led the U.S. Women’s National Team to back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles. And now, she’s breaking even more ground as FIFA’s first-ever Chief Football Officer!

Jill’s leadership spans from guiding championship teams on the field to shaping global strategy at the highest levels in Zurich—bringing a strong blend of vision, grit, and impact on the world stage.

What sets her apart? Her fearless curiosity and willingness to take bold risks! Keep listening for powerful insights from Jill —and remember, We Are Women Leaders!

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