Emma Hayes Takes the Reins: US Women’s National Team Begins Olympics Prep

Emma Hayes, the newly appointed coach of the US Women’s National Team, has officially begun her tenure, leading the team’s first training session on Tuesday as they prepare for the Paris Olympics.

The USWNT will kick off their Olympic campaign on July 25 against Zambia, followed by matches against Germany and Australia in the group stage.

Before the Olympics, the team will play four friendly matches, and Hayes seemed to be in high spirits as she oversaw practice on the University of Colorado’s campus.

The USWNT’s official social media account shared a photo of Hayes with the caption, “Emma on the job.”

Hayes, donning a USA baseball cap, was seen leading the team through drills, exuding confidence and energy.

Emma Hayes looked to be in good spirits as she led the US women for the very first time

Hayes, who departed Chelsea as the most decorated women’s manager in British history, is wasting no time in her new role, with the Olympics taking place this summer.

The USA will play South Korea on June 1 and 4, Mexico on July 13, and Costa Rica on July 16 before heading to France.

Last week, Hayes named her first squad ahead of the friendlies with South Korea, which will take place in Commerce City, Colorado, and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Star attacker Sophia Smith will hope to lead the team to gold this summer in France

The squad included 23 players, featuring stalwarts Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Rose Lavelle.

Hayes will name her final squad for the Olympics ahead of the friendlies against Mexico and Costa Rica.

“I know they are a highly coachable group, and I’m looking forward to challenging them,” Hayes said last week. “It’s time to go to work.”

With Hayes at the helm, the USWNT is gearing up for a strong showing at the Paris Olympics.