- Chelsea Women’s manager moves into international game
- Hayes to begins job after end of this season
Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new coach of the US women’s national team. The Chelsea manager, who will leave her current role at the end of the season, has agreed a deal which makes her one of the world’s highest-paid female coaches.
“This is a huge honour to be given the opportunity to coach the most incredible team in world football history,” said Hayes. “The feelings and connection I have for this team and for this country run deep. I’ve dreamed about coaching the USA for a long time so to get this opportunity is a dream come true. I know there is work to do to achieve our goals of winning consistently at the highest levels. To get there, it will require dedication, devotion and collaboration from the players, staff and everyone at the US Soccer Federation.”
