Chelsea boss Hayes confirmed as US women’s soccer coach

Chelsea’s Emma Hayes takes on role as US women’s team head coach and sets global pay standard in historic move recognized by the United States Soccer Federation.

Making waves, Hayes announced her departure from Chelsea after several trophy-laden tenures with the English club, marking a significant move from the Women’s Super League to the international stage.

“I am incredibly honored to be appointed as the coach of the most remarkable team in the history of world football,” stated Hayes upon her confirmation by the USSF.

While specific contract details were not disclosed, it was highlighted that Hayes would hold the title of the highest-paid women’s soccer coach globally.

Her contract, reportedly set to run until 2027, would see her earn a compensation package similar to that of the US men’s football coach, Gregg Berhalter.

With responsibilities extending into the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Hayes will finish her duties with Chelsea in the WSL before transitioning to her US role in preparation for the prestigious global tournament.

A prominent leader in women’s football, Hayes guided Chelsea to numerous titles and accolades, transforming the club into a powerhouse in the sport while earning several coaching honors.

As a former player whose career was hampered by injury, Hayes’ journey from US women’s club football to the highest coaching position in women’s international football comes full circle.

Notable for reinvigorating and advancing the US women’s team’s standing, Hayes aims to build on the squad’s monumental legacy and propel them back to the summit of women’s football, reasserting their dominance on the global stage.

Hayes’ belief for achieving this goal stems from her deep understanding of the significance of the US women’s team and its cultural impact, a result of her formative years in the US and her innate connection to the team.