Summary
Emma Hayes, the manager of the United States women's national football team since May 2024, finds her role in international football similar to being a grandparent due to the intermittent time spent with players. She has led the team to success, including a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Hayes also expressed pride in her induction into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame and her previous achievements with Chelsea.
Key Facts
- Emma Hayes became the United States women's national football team manager in May 2024.
- She compares managing international football to being a grandparent, as she spends limited time with the players.
- Under her leadership, the team won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- They reached the final of the SheBelieves Cup, where they lost 2-1 to Japan.
- Hayes was inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.
- She previously won seven league titles as the manager of Chelsea.
- She appreciates having more time for strategic planning in her current role compared to club football.
- Hayes paid tribute to the late Matt Beard, a respected figure in women's football.
