Emma Hayes will not start USWNT coaching tenure until May

Emma Hayes confirmed as the new coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team, will be highest-paid women’s soccer coach in the world

In exciting news, the U.S. Soccer Federation recently announced that Emma Hayes, a native of London, will be leading the women’s national soccer team. Her new role as coach is expected to begin in May, just two months before the Paris Olympics. This news follows her agreement to a contract and confirmation that she will continue coaching Chelsea of the Women’s Super League until the end of their season.

The U.S. Soccer Federation revealed that Twila Kilgore, who currently holds an interim role, will remain in that position so that she can support Hayes’s transition into her new job. Additionally, there are plans for Kilgore to formally join Hayes’s staff following recruitment from Matt Crocker, the Sporting Director at USSF.

The federation’s excitement for Hayes and her new role is evident in statements from officials. Although this is a unique situation, the USSF emphasized its focus on success at the Olympics, and that Kilgore’s leadership will be essential during this period.

Even with Chelsea’s ongoing commitments, Hayes expressed her passion as a coach and her dreams of taking on such an amazing opportunity with the U.S. team in a Q&A with the USSF. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, this honor marks the beginning of a dream come true.

Throughout the delay in finalizing the details of the announcement, it remains unclear how closely Hayes will work with Kilgore and Crocker during her tenure with Chelsea. However, such questions will be addressed as the roles and responsibilities are further defined for Hayes within the U.S. Soccer Federation.

As the team prepares for upcoming friendlies and regional competitions, the focus will be on the future World Cup appearances. The federation’s willingness to wait for Hayes to become fully available, combined with their focus on long-term success, underscore a new era for the U.S. Women’s National Team.

At Chelsea, Hayes has experienced tremendous success, making her well-equipped for her new role. With a wealth of championship experience and a strong understanding of U.S. soccer, she is poised to lead the team to even greater heights. Her ties to U.S. soccer from early years are anticipated to bring forth an exciting new phase for the U.S. Women’s National Team, setting the stage for what is to come.

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