2024 was a near-perfect year for the USWNT. The United States hired a new manager, won a Gold Medal, and did so much more. Plus, we saw a change of guard as a few legends we all loved said goodbye to the sport. Many great things happened for the USWNT; here’s our year in review for the USWNT in 2024.
USWNT Wins SheBelievesCup
A special night for @sophsssmith 🆘
The 2024 @Visa SheBelieves Cup MVP 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0nImY9ZPIq
— U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) April 10, 2024
Before Emma Hayes took over, there was a transitional period in which Twila Kilgore was the interim manager. Kilgore did an amazing job in charge, while Emma Hayes finished her time with Chelsea. The SheBelieves Cup was no different as the United States beat Japan 2-1 in the semifinals before defeating Canada in a dramatic penalty-shootout victory to lift the cup. This was the perfect start to the year for the USWNT and helped them build momentum as a new group together. Sophia Smith won MVP and has emerged as a superstar for the USWNT.
Emma Hayes Becomes USWNT Manager
Emma Hayes was the perfect choice to take over for Vlatko Andonovski and it’s one of the more historic moments in the USWNT’s history. Based on the state of the program, an older group of players…
