The United States women’s national team has a new boss, as U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker announced the hire of longtime Chelsea boss Emma Hayes on Tuesday.
Hayes, 47, will take official hold of the team at the conclusion of Chelsea’s Women’s Super League season. She’ll have two months to get the team ready for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Until then Twila Kilgore will remain in charge of the side as she has since the resignation of Vlatko Andonovski following a disappointing World Cup that saw the USWNT bow out very early.
London native Hayes began her career in the United States with Long Island Lady Riders and NCAA Division I side Iona before moving to Arsenal as an assistant coach in 2006. She then led Chicago Red Stars from 2008-2010 before taking the reins at Chelsea in 2012.
She led the Blues to six Women’s Super League crowns, five FA Cup trophies, two League Cups, and one Community Shield. Hayes was honored as FIFA’s “The Best” football coach in 2021, and is a member of the Women’s Super League Hall of Fame.
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