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As Jeff Kassouf of The Equalizer reported earlier this month, the US women’s national team has found its next coach in Emma Hayes. While some logistical questions still remain, here is a quick summary of what we know about the timeline and transition from interim coach Twila Kilgore.
Who is Emma Hayes?
Hayes, 47, was born in London and has experience coaching in both the U.S. and UK. She is currently coaching Chelsea FC in the Women’s Super League, where she has held the position for 11 seasons. She has won six Women’s Super League titles, five Women’s FA Cups, two FA Women’s League Cups and one WSL Spring Series title. She earned the title of Best FIFA Women’s Coach of the Year in 2021 and is a finalist for the 2023 award.
Hayes has worked her way up from coaching at the youth level in the U.S. to hold positions in the USL W-League, NCAA Division I Iona College, the WPS and Women’s Premier League (which was a precursor to the WSL).
