The United States women’s national team are in a period of significant transition.
Having disappointed with their worst-ever World Cup result in the 2023 FIFA tournament, the dismissal of Vlatko Andonovski left the team rudderless as they look to the next four-year cycle.
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has embarked on a search for the next USWNT head coach. According to multiple reports, he’s found his pick, and it’s an exquisite choice.
The Athletic, BBC, and The Equalizer, amongst others, are all reporting that Chelsea women’s manager Emma Hayes will leave the club after nine seasons to take charge of the USWNT, leading the nation into the 2024 Olympics and the 2027 Women’s World Cup, should things go as planned.
Chelsea then confirmed that Hayes would depart the club at the end of the current season shortly after. The Sporting News breaks down all of Hayes’ coaching credentials as she leaves the English club a bona fide legend.
MORE: Check out the list of candidates Emma Hayes beat out amidst USWNT coaching search
Who is new USWNT head coach Emma Hayes?
Born in London in 1976, Emma Hayes joined the Arsenal academy as a youngster but a knee injury suffered while skiing cut her playing career short.
Hayes transitioned to coaching, establishing her first…
