Chicago Stars FC appoint Vlatko Andonovski as Chief Soccer Officer
7 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Chicago Stars FC announced on September 17, 2026, the hiring of Vlatko Andonovski as Chief Soccer Officer as part of a rebuilding effort. Andonovski, who previously served as head coach of the U.S. women's national team and the Kansas City Current, will oversee all technical and sporting strategies for the franchise. His appointment follows the Stars' elimination from NWSL playoff contention and marks a significant move by the club amidst changes in ownership and direction. Andonovski expressed enthusiasm about aligning with the club's vision and opportunity for growth as he transitions into this new role.
- •Vlatko Andonovski joins Chicago Stars FC as Chief Soccer Officer.
- •He brings history of success from U.S. women's soccer and NWSL.
- •The Stars recently failed to qualify for NWSL playoffs.
- •Andonovski previously coached the Kansas City Current before his new role.
- •He aims to align the club's strategy with winning standards.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski named Chicago Stars chief soccer officer
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Former US women's coach Vlatko Andonovski joins the NWSL's Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Stars make a splash as Vlatko Andonovski joins as chief soccer officer
- 8:29 PMThe Guardian Sport — Chicago Stars make a splash as Vlatko Andonovski joins as chief soccer officer
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former USWNT, KC Current coach Vlatko Andonovski joins Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer amid 'structural rebuild'
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Stars hire former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski as chief soccer officer
- 7:34 PMCBS Sports — Chicago Stars FC hire former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski for front office role amid rebuild
"Former USWNT head coach will start role immediately Andonovski has won two NWSL championships Former Kansas City Current sporting director Vlatko Andonovski is already back in the NWSL, with the Chicago Stars announcing Thursday that he has been hired as the chief soccer officer of the last-place club. Andonovski’s tenure with the Current had ended just 10 days ago, as the team announced a mutual contract termination in a tersely worded press release that deemed his sporting director position to be “not the right fit”. As a head coach, Andonovski won two NWSL Coach of the Year awards and two NWSL championships. He has won consistent praise for his ability to built trust with players and staff – a significant trait in a league with a history of allegations of misconduct by coaches at the professional level. Continue reading...
"The Chicago Stars have hired former Kansas City Current sporting director and U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski as chief soccer officer, a league source with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic on Thursday. Kansas City announced last week that the club and Andonovski mutually agreed to part ways, saying both parties decided his transition from coach to sporting director was not the right fit. According to the league source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity becaus
"Former Kansas City Current sporting director Vlatko Andonovski is already back in the NWSL, with the Chicago Stars announcing Thursday that he has been hired as the chief soccer officer of the last-place club. As a head coach, Andonovski won two NWSL Coach of the Year awards and two NWSL championships.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:50 PMEx-USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski named Chicago Stars chief soccer officer
The Chicago Stars FC have hired Vlatko Andonovski as the club's chief soccer officer, a major statement of intent for the struggling NWSL team.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:45 PMFormer US women's coach Vlatko Andonovski joins the NWSL's Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer
Former U.S. women's national team coach Vlatko Andonovski has joined the Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer, the team announced Thursday. The Stars fired coach Martin Sjögren last month after less than a full season on the job. General manager Richard Feuz was let go in May.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:29 PMChicago Stars make a splash as Vlatko Andonovski joins as chief soccer officer
Former Kansas City Current sporting director Vlatko Andonovski is already back in the NWSL, with the Chicago Stars announcing Thursday that he has been hired as the chief soccer officer of the last-place club. As a head coach, Andonovski won two NWSL Coach of the Year awards and two NWSL championships.
- The Guardian SportSep 17, 2026, 8:29 PMChicago Stars make a splash as Vlatko Andonovski joins as chief soccer officer
Former USWNT head coach will start role immediately Andonovski has won two NWSL championships Former Kansas City Current sporting director Vlatko Andonovski is already back in the NWSL, with the Chicago Stars announcing Thursday that he has been hired as the chief soccer officer of the last-place club. Andonovski’s tenure with the Current had ended just 10 days ago, as the team announced a mutual contract termination in a tersely worded press release that deemed his sporting director position to be “not the right fit”. As a head coach, Andonovski won two NWSL Coach of the Year awards and two NWSL championships. He has won consistent praise for his ability to built trust with players and staff – a significant trait in a league with a history of allegations of misconduct by coaches at the professional level. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:00 PMFormer USWNT, KC Current coach Vlatko Andonovski joins Chicago Stars as chief soccer officer amid 'structural rebuild'
Andonovski, just 2 years removed from leading Kansas City to a record NWSL season, will now try to rebuild a struggling Stars franchise from the ground up.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:46 PMChicago Stars hire former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski as chief soccer officer
The Chicago Stars have hired former Kansas City Current sporting director and U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski as chief soccer officer, a league source with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic on Thursday. Kansas City announced last week that the club and Andonovski mutually agreed to part ways, saying both parties decided his transition from coach to sporting director was not the right fit. According to the league source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity becaus
- CBS SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:34 PMChicago Stars FC hire former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski for front office role amid rebuild
The former USWNT head coach joins a franchise in a rebuilding mode
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