San Diego Wave President Sues Former Employee for Defamation for Alleging Abusive Behavior

San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis, then coaching the U.S. women's national team, waves to the crowd after an international friendly match against South Korea in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2019. Kamil Krzaczynski/AP Photo

SAN DIEGO—San Diego Wave President Jill Ellis sued former team employee Brittany Alvarado for defamation following allegations of a poor work environment.

Alvarado, a former video and creative manager for the women’s professional soccer team, posted on X and Instagram on July 3 that “the treatment we endured under club President Jill Ellis has been nothing short of life-altering and devastating to our mental health.”