Emma Hayes promises her USWNT will play WITH FIRE 🔥 | ESPN FC

[@ra4811]

Welcome Emma. As a fan of both the USWNT and Euro football, I am over the moon that you are at the helm of our nat'l team !! Your record speaks for itself, and what you speak in these first few interviews shows why you have been so successful. (Knowledge, hard work, realistic assessments, good-heartedness, and a pleasant personality.) Hopefully the powers that be will give you and the team time to adjust and grow together. Anyone who criticizes you for giving an honest assessment of where the USWNT ranks obviously doesn't follow international football. Best wishes to you and the team. This is so freaking awesome !!!

[@DerekLangdon]

Tubby Hayes has won nothing but domestic titles with Chelsea. When it came to competing in Europe for the Champions league, she was a total failure. She is tactically clueless. If you want evidence of this, watch Chelsea next season. They will dominate the European scene under the guidance of Sonia Bompastor. Hope you get to enjoy the antics of your double cheeseburger Queen.

[@andreadecinto1630]

You can see how excited she is, I really respect her as a coach. She’s done a phenomenal job at Chelsea. I’m excited to see what she can do.

[@DerekLangdon-w9e]

You obviously have never heard Chelsea fans calling for her head. If this woman stayed at Chelsea for another ten years, she still wouldn’t win a European trophy. Chelsea now have a coach who will lead Chelsea to European glory! As for the double cheeseburger Queen, you are welcome to her!

[@didier_777]

Night and day from Vatko. I think she's going to raise the game of the USWNT.

[@lauraloyola2397]

She has the talent to do so.

[@justinbergmans36]

I’m actually more excited for the women than the men’s national team. I’m not certain Berhalter is the right choice.

[@ozankabakyesheplayedcentreback]

100%

[@saturdaysequalsyouth]

Of course. The men don't have a chance of winning a World Cup. The women, with Hayes in charge, can win something big.

[@leandroestrada2199]

Proper coach. I am very happy she's in command now. The USMNT needs to get a coach with similar credentials. Bielsa was it for me before he got snatched by Uruguay. Maybe Poch?

[@HarvesterYT]

​@leandroestrada2199 The trouble with the USMNT will be hiring a coach who fits their level. Pochettino is used to elite players, and the US team aren't an elite one. I personally thought they should've gone for Marsch, imo he's the best American coach and would've had the right character and philosophy to improve the team. He's wasted at Canada.

[@leandroestrada2199]

@@HarvesterYT I disagree. Poch has history taking teams with less-than-elite players and making them into proper players. Espanyol and Southampton are clear examples of this, even Tottenham. Players like Coutinho, Pandiani, Pau Lopez and Callejon at Espanyol; Wanyama, Luke Shaw, Lovren, Jay Rodriguez, Ward-Prowse, Schneiderlin, Fonte, Calum Chambers, Lallana at Southampton; Walker, Kane, Lloris, Rose, Dier, Fazio, Vertonghen, Ben Davies, Paulinho, Lamela, Townsend, Eriksen, Trippier, Dele Alli, Winks, Son Heung-Min...I could keep going as I haven't even gotten to Chelsea yet, where in 1 year took a completely discombobulated team and qualified them to European competitions. If you compare any of these players, Poch would be happy to develop the youngsters while sharpening the more "elite" ones in Robinson, Pulisic, Adams, McKinnie and the like. We deserve better than Marsch. He's a good motivator, but he lacks on tactics and was well found out with Leeds. I wish him the best with Canada as it's a good opportunity for him to strengthen a team that needs leadership and motivation, but the USMNT needs to have an elite coach to bridge the gap with UEFA/CONCACAF. In my opinion, a good start would be with an Argentinian coach; hopefully English-speaking and with experience in MLS. Tata Martino perhaps? - I also like what Pekerman did with Colombia and would be a good footprint to follow.

[@krishnanavajothikumar8629]

Trust this woman. She is a proven winner and giving her the time and working all of the things out with her will be key. There is a very real scenario that the team gets a cold start with her but continuing to focus and execute the plan will bring great results and possibly a dynasty at the USWNT akin to the one seen at her Chelsea WFC.

[@thomascrew8268]

Her focus on preparation over winning is straight out of John Wooden's coaching philosophy

[@AlexOjideagu2]

That's more a woman's mentality. For better or worse. Although that's generally better suited to kids than men. Although it's a valid idea that if you focus more on playing well than winning you should get positive results. That's how young academy kids are coached these days.

[@AlexOjideagu2]

I agree that just blindly focusing on winning is flawed.

[@andreadecinto1630]

I think she’s also focusing on developing the program not just winning

[@radiata88]

well she is her .not anybody else

[@radiata88]

She is her. You always like to say women's success has to do with men. go away. You don't take men's success and say that because women 🤷‍♀ (in fact many women are better than men) they are better because of their own hard work and not because of the men. none of their business

[@PandaPanda-cn7yn]

Good luck to Emma! When it was announced that Emma was a new coach I was so pumped that I drank alone a botle of vodka.

[@AgnetaK-r3m]

Skål 🥃🍺(cheers)

[@fjimmel]

I always drinking alone because you become best friends

[@buffywhatever1093]

It’s not about her matching your ambition with USNWT, it’s if you can match hers. You’ve got a real gem, enjoy her.

[@andybuchan9362]

As a supporter of the Chelsea Womens team, you have just got the best Manager. I wish her well, until the US play England.

[@alansmithee8831]

I had commented much of what was said in this interview over the last twelve months. I hope Emma is given chance to work at taking the US game forward over a period of years, not just judged on results from day one. Unlike some other comments, if the US looks at results in the last five years, they do not lie. Three European teams and Australia were in the top four at the World Cup. That is where the US team is now, out of the positions that were taken by countries with leagues that were progressing faster, having gone professional with years of experience in men's football to draw on.

[@RiverRokz]

she has a 4 or 5 year contract, i think she will get until the world cup, at least

[@alexjvee6836]

Most of the Matilda’s top players play in Europe

[@alansmithee8831]

@@alexjvee6836 Being from northern England, where we also play Rugby League and Cricket, having Australian players just feels like family from the Commonwealth, but I did notice the women's final down under had a big crowd and they had the World Cup. Next thing, get US viewers to watch State of Origin RL, men and women.

[@TheRumblewagon]

10:40 The rest of the world has definitely caught up. The Spanish team is crazy good.

[@why-why-whywhywhy]

@TheRumblewagon- *”The Spanish* *team is crazy good.”* Well no *’bleep,’* Einstein. 🙄😋

[@petercorley6102]

But not unbeatable. Italy and Japan proved that recently.

[@annasophieb.734]

I thought this was funny too, other teams have not only caught up but surpassed the US imo

[@sgtcrab2569]

The Spanish WNT is very good but not so good as Barcelona who have several great internationals ...Bronze, Graham- Hansen and others..........

[@erssey6168]

​@@unknownnamerealpictureby your logic Sweden should beat Spain coz they beat japan in world cup but guess what they lost 3 straight game against spain😂

[@VISHRUTSHENOY]

She did well with Chelsea and now she will do good for USA 💙

[@p4olo537]

Well she never won the Champion's League despite having one of the best squad.

[@VISHRUTSHENOY]

@@p4olo537 Yeah because of the referee this time, otherwise again Chelsea would have reached final.

[@baverfjant]

Doing well is a bit of an understatement. She built the womens team at Chelsea practically from the ground up.

[@baverfjant]

@@p4olo537 "One of". Definitely a sorely missed trophy, but Barcelona and Lyon in particular have always had better squads, usually at the same time.

[@VISHRUTSHENOY]

@@baverfjant Yes definitely she did build the team.

[@lilcrcjr]

She is inspiring and I hope the players take everything she has to offer and teach to get this team back to greatness

[@nicholasmcculloch727]

Good luck USAWT you're lucky to have her - she's irreplaceable for Chelsea but wishing her every success in this next chapter.

[@dirks6550]

I like her. She seems sharp. I would take her over GGG as the men's coach.

[@inelhuayocan_aci]

I'd takes wahman to coach the mens soccerball team cuz I'ze so virtuous herp derp!

[@thehylianloach9473]

Buddy I’d take just about anyone over ol’ Greg at this point

[@willgreig4077]

​@@inelhuayocan_aciI'd take Southgate, Hayes, a Dolphin with a high IQ, all over Gregg

[@tripperdelaluna1]

Gregg is not a dummy but his hideous New Jersey accent doesn't do him any favors.

[@DominicanStud101]

Same

[@vaclavhavlicek8000]

Emma is a top coach and they couldn't have gone for a better one. Granted, there've been situations over the years when I didn't agree with her at all. Yet, it doesn't take anything away from the fact she's a great coach and we're gonna see that reflected on the US national team soon.

[@RJ420NL]

That was a good interview from both sides. I'm excited for this next phases of the WNT.

[@burner8959]

The Highlight of my FM24 career so far has been Emma Hayes going after my team in the press after her team lost to mine. I also beat her the second time too. Great lady. Think she will do wonders for the USWNT.

[@lmnopeepeepoopoo]

Hope to see a reunion with Ji after her first game with USWNT

[@jennydecker6050]

Good luck! USWNT and Emma. Winning 🏆 winning 🥇 winning 🏆

[@Edwardianschool]

Great interview Sebi!

[@jbowen791]

Can we appoint her as USMNT head coach as well please?

[@didier_777]

Hands off we saw her first. 😂

[@michaelgumeny2543]

Sooo amazing to see the USA shield on her lapel!!

[@garywilliams1759]

Emma Hayes is a top, top manager and an even better human being. I wish her every success in her new role. She will be outstanding

[@Gbenn823]

Best hire that USA soccer has ever made.

[@ScottTrenum]

The Legend is in da house 🙌

[@jenynce]

The only question I want to hear . How would she approach game when england vs USA happens

[@HeyTomBanjo]

I'm a casual fan of the Women's game at best, but I am smitten with Emma Hayes. Such calm confidence and likability off the charts. Unique but not an "individual," and focused on results. I hope the men's team picks her brain before hiring their coach.

[@soccerisabritishword6585]

So happy she's here. And hey, look at ESPN FC with a good bit that's Chelsea related for once!

[@tommorrissey4726]

Sounds like USWNT got the right person for the job.

[@JoniRollinPapers]

Love this interview 👌🏽👌🏽

[@AnibalCastilla-p7b]

Emma dios te de larga vida te mereces todo al lado de tus seres queridos bendiciones eres la mejor , colombia 🇨🇴 te quiere

[@T.R.75]

cautiously optimistic. we shall see.

[@mokari9268]

10:45 no joke

[@bkirstie]

would love to see risks on the team

[@erobinsonii]

Like Hal Hershfelt?

[@brandonhall5615]

Color me excited!!!!

[@chrisradovan7642]

The only issue I have with is like Vlatko she has no international experience. She is an excellent coach at club level but internationally its a whole different level and circumstance surrounding international play especially the revolving door when comes to players . The one thing that is very obvious about this team especially the front line is they lack any kind of aerial dominance as what we sat before Vlatko changed the offense style to not include a scoring 9 as the focus point of the attack as Jill and Pia had in their style of offense. Now this new squad particularly the forwards are not much of a threat in the air

[@unknownnamerealpicture]

I couldn’t agree more. She’s trying to install a Stella play that she used at Chelsea with the US women’s national team and mark my words it will not work. In the beginning, when they heard Emma, I said that was the wrong decision. I thought they should’ve hired Tony Gustavsson. He’s familiar with our program. He’s the current head coach of the Australian women’s national team. He was there under Pia and Ellis. He should’ve been our head coach.

[@MedFaisal]

Good luck Emma 👏👏❤️

[@kizzyfarrell6156]

Chelsea woman legend 💙. Usa gain england loss Great manager super talented 🎉 Good luck emma

[@vladimpaler3498]

It is doubly good for me. She is a top manager and will perform very well. Also, my Manchester City women's team will not have to deal with her.

[@r2dad282]

I want to hear how we are going to beat Spain without counterattacking. Nothing else matters but how to overturn the top team and now we're not that team.

[@didier_777]

With one on ones. We have more skillful players than any other team but they never have enough space to isolate and create one on ones. By having more possession you create these one on ones.

[@joseluisalvarez5809]

Saludos desde España ! Si España juega con sus mejores jugadoras y conseguimos jugar nuestros estilo de Tiki Taka, vuestra mejor baza para ganarnos sería jugar al "counterattacking", no es vergonzoso jugar ese estilo de juego cuando sabes que tu rival es superior técnica y tácticamente (Italia masculina lo ha utilizado en muchas ocasiones y han conseguido ganar 4 Copas del Mundo). Bajo mi punto de vista Enma Hayes siendo una gran entrenadora, sólo sabe poner 10 jugadoras (5-3-2) cerca de su área y salir al contragolpe para intentar ganar al FCBarcelona (el 70% de las jugadoras españolas son del FCB) y casi consigue pasar a la final de la UWCL con el Chelsea... pero dudo mucho que consiga hacer que tengáis el dominio del balón contra nosotras. Aún así, quedaré expectante para ver si Enma Hayes consigue una mejora SIGNIFICATIVA en el aspecto táctico y técnico de USWNT (en el aspecto físico y mental si creo que estáis entre los equipos TOPs)... buena suerte, quizás nos veamos en los Juegos Olímpicos 👋

[@petercorley6102]

@@joseluisalvarez5809Ola, Jose Luis! I agree. Japan used the counterattack to perfection vs your girls in the last WWC. Love how your men’s and women’s teams play and I’m hoping our teams glean some of that from you. I too hope to see a matchup in the Olympics. Will be epic. Be well and enjoy the football! Saludos, amigo!

[@joseluisalvarez5809]

@@petercorley6102 Totalmente de acuerdo amigo! Japan jugó al contragolpe y nos machacó en el último WWC 😥 Si tu equipo tiene velocidad pero le falta mucho trabajo TÁCTICO y algo de calidad con respecto al rival... no es una vergüenza usar la táctica del 'Catenaccio' que inventaron los italianos. Si me permitís una recomendación, sobre todo para vuestra seleccionadora Enma Hayes: os diría que aprocheis el trabajo de Jonathan Giráldez en el Washington Spirit y que muchas jugadoras de ese equipo sean llamadas para la USWNT en la próxima WWC, ya que supongo que él les enseñará a jugar Tiki-Taka a partir de Junio de este año... para los juegos olímpicos lastimosamente, no daría tiempo a que asimilen tácticamente esta forma de jugar. Saludos 👋

[@erssey6168]

​@@joseluisalvarez5809wdym by more skillful player than other team😅 you mean USA have more skillful player than spain😮

[@tripperdelaluna1]

10:45 Euro bias shining through brightly. The US has the deepest and best talent pool in the world. She's not wrong about the expectations and competitions in Europe but the entire world has not caught up. The only reason there was a "gap" is the popularity roster selection to sell tickets. There are probably college teams here in the US that would compete in UEFA champions league.

[@unknownnamerealpicture]

I know and I’m afraid she’s trying to change the US mentality. Have you noticed the shift in the media talking about? They would be lucky to get a bronze medal. When have you ever heard under Pia or Jill Ellis nothing better than gold. She says she’s trying to keep the pressure off the players, but I think she’s doing something more sinister. She sees European football as superior, but she’s installing club football and an international game and she’s gonna have a rude awakening at the Olympics. I’m saying this as a huge United States women’s national team fan.

[@jonathanluna1069]

omggggg im your biggest fan

[@percytown6226]

"Rattle them" lol Bonmati single-handedly made sure you exit Europe without winning UWCL

[@adamfox1445]

Personally would have stick with Asst Coach Twila as Head Coach. We will see. Team needs to worry about the GAME and put aside the social issues.

[@chrisradovan7642]

Can she take players like Smith and Swanson both who highly depend of speed, and evolve there game beyond how Vlatko used them ??

[@petercorley6102]

Vlatko didn’t have Swanson. She was injured. And we have more than just her. Vlatko wasted time doing farewell games for players who weren’t going to be in the next WWC when he should have been giving our youth more opportunities. Emma won’t do that.

[@bkirstie]

wonder if she will bring on sauerbraun

[@erobinsonii]

To everything there is a season.

[@Mors_Inimicis]

So gracious in defeat 😂

[@joannaol6596]

Some of the questions......... not good wish he had focus on players and game rather than controversies and also his tone........

[@s1lents1lver]

Very talented coach, but a terrible example of a sportsperson and a sore loser. Could be good, could be awful, it just depends on how quickly she starts winning and whether or not she loses a few games quickly and loses her cool.

[@AnibalCastilla-p7b]

Emma sin conocerte personalmente, en tus ojos 👀 se ves que eres una buena persona

[@diddlysquat3905]

She'll ALWAYS be a "BLUE".

[@michaelfeast9869]

Here comes the Manbasher!!!!!

[@dk21-c6w]

chelsea legend

[@itseveryday8600]

pedal to the metal 🤩

[@pedracine]

Looking forward to watching the team. Even if they tank her press conferences will be do great. Would have rather seen Ali Krieger do this interview

[@Jeico40music]

Barcelona will be win 🏅 the Olympics 💙❤️

[@nottoomuch87]

*Spain

[@JW-28]

USWNT winning the olympics and 2027 World cup. LFG!

[@ricksmith5230]

Love her pen hope she can get the rest of the team to represent the United States flag as well as how she is

[@kayleighbryan3020]

Hope she doesn't accuse the interviewer of male aggression 😂😂

[@Tchafsir]

5 in a row, hold that

[@johnmavroudis2054]

@@Tchafsir She's completely classless... like your club. Hold that.

[@Tchafsir]

@@johnmavroudis2054 You mean class. Dry your tears, Chelsea remain champions, and still

[@jimmypaterson478]

Is Zalazar wearing make up??

[@bkirstie]

🔥

[@jayfilmer2594]

The US are now significantly behind the level of most European clubs. Like the country as a whole, they always say its the greatest country in the world, and when it comes to any sport they still believe it. But going by the last 3 or 4 years, neither belief is true anymore. Emma was being kind, there is a large gap to the European teams now, and going by the last world cup, south american teams are starting starting to out perform the US as well. Before they fix the problems, they need to acknowledge the problems. Emma wont take any ego rubbish, and any US player with diva behaviour will be out on their ear. She is a no nonsense, high performing manager. If the US team and support staff listen to her, they have a great chance of winning the next world cup

[@alexjvee6836]

I’m American and I don’t think the US is the greatest country in the world. The US is good at several sports but definitely not all. I honestly don’t think most European teams are better than the USWNT I’d say only like 4-5 are like actually 100% better. About South American teams performing better than the US at the WWC 2023, the only South American team that had a better performance at the tournament was Colombia. Wishing your national team success at the next World Cup 🤝.

[@twagissmude]

❤

[@sandrobinari4433]

It's way too soon to expect Gold at Olimpics! World cup yes!The Women football is going to look like mans thinking Trofie!At least 10 man or Women can be expected to win, because the 3 or 4 top players in every real football Country can make the difference!WOMENS games It's going to be existing the quality is better and better!🎉

[@r2dad282]

There is very much a Sam Allardyce vibe, from when he took over the England national team 9 years ago, which is to say right coach but wrong time. I hope she proves me wrong.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

Has she apologized for her OBNOXIOUS behavior to the manager at Arsenal? She was acting like such a spoiled brat. Disgrace. I'd like to be able to cheer for her, but her conduct makes that almost impossible.

[@pfeventsorganiser]

you fool

[@daniel4224]

@@pfeventsorganiser why is he a fool?

[@David-yy9kl]

Unpopular opinion. The rest of the world hasn't caught up. We just had a sh&t load of injuries. Cat, Mal, Sammy Mew, Becky, Abby Delc. ❤ Go go USA.

[@15nickjfan]

Thank you a lot of people like to skip over that there were many that were called up to the World Cup that had never played in an international game EVER…

[@consciouscreator2526]

Nah, the world has caught up. No more amateur teams that the US best easily. 32 full time teams in the World Cup last year.... USA was lucky to scrap out of the group stages. Emma is a good manager so let her earn her millions for a few years and leave. Nothing she can do for the diva USWNT players

[@claytonkolb1832]

Both can be (and are) true. Not sure it’s unpopular to say so. Sure we had injuries but it’s not like we’ve won every World Cup or Olympics. We want the world to catch up and be better, it makes us better.

[@VAB31]

I disagree. There's a reason why they want to switch to a more european style of play. Of course the injuries were a huge problem, but the technical side needed to improve (and will)

[@bkirstie]

disagree. the world HAS caught up because obviously clubs are investing in women!

[@mturner89]

0-0 and 1-0...there wasn't much "fire"

[@AgnetaK-r3m]

Well...bla bla bla...A european country will win the Olympics 💪⚽😂🇪🇺

[@alexjvee6836]

There’s only 3 European teams. Who do u think has the most potential of taking gold? 🤔

[@AgnetaK-r3m]

@@alexjvee6836 Spain 💪

[@alexjvee6836]

I mean they are favorites to win it but if they do then they’ll be the first women’s national team to win the World Cup and the Olympics the following year.

[@kaitkhdjajdjfoena]

Only European team with a chance at winning gold is Spain. Germany and France? No shot

[@gusxvidal]

Did anyone notice Girma es playing a mediocre soccer.

[@thaddeuskaycee9253]

B

[@Teachr.]

LoL USA. Fans she didnt want to say Nd stayed politica correct nd just said there is no gap.😂

[@Keith-pb3hi]

If Emma do not win the next World Cup for them, they will sack her. Harsh but they are willing to pay for results. The players can't make it unlike the good old team from a decade ago

[@erobinsonii]

Five years ago. When was the last time a Women's National Team from your country won the WWC?

[@Keith-pb3hi]

@@erobinsonii What's the link to what I said? U can't accept opinions of your USWNT? They aren't perfect. They used to win against amateurs. Now the rest are also pros as well. Isn't it good that the world has caught up?

[@alexjvee6836]

The first pro league in the US was made back in the early 2000s I believe so technically during their first 3 world cups they were “amateurs” but title ix did give them a bit of an advantage or something like that. But yes, in many ways it’s a good thing that other countries are catching up.

[@IngridAndDjuna]

Looks like that creepy, controlling PR person Aaron has already gotten to her. Why is she wearing mascara and lipstick? Yikes. Our Chelsea flag flies day and night for the women. It’s sad to see her become controlled.

[@Nofavoritecolorz]

😂😂

[@TrevorParsnips]

Isnt she that woman who assaulted a fellow manager and then tried to gaslight the world into thinking it was his fault? Pretty disgraceful.

[@Merten5]

The rest of the world hasn't caught up to our talent. Our tactics and sapping of creativity have destroyed the soul and fun of the team. Getting that back will be a process, but 2027 is ours!!!

[@erssey6168]

2027 with lot of Spanish Barca youngster on their way to dominating the world 😂😂😂😂

[@williamcooper8083]

Emma already pronouncing Nike like a Yank. Respek

[@javiercota9494]

The us downfall is nice to see. They are too political for me to get behind. They discriminate on ideology and the whole victim mentality argument is always ironically back by corporate conglomerates

[@davidt3956]

Oh, no! A misogynist is upset at women defending fairness and equality? I'm sure that truly upsets them. I bet you cheered when the head of Spanish soccer assaulted a WC winning team member.

[@kenm6065]

This ain't the New World Order, everyone doesn't have to think the same way to be American.

[@fashionicon1972]

javier your some peasant trying to sneak over usa border...... FROM YOUR POOR DUSTY COUNTRY

[@unknownnamerealpicture]

Hater

[@unknownnamerealpicture]

What team do you support?

[@davidt3956]

My worries are two: No national team experience and Euro bias that isn't yet earned. In this and in an interview on the ESPN site, Hayes refers to "top teams" as if the USA isn't one of them. While other teams have caught up, the USWNT is still one of the best. Her job should be bringing more tactical skills to the team, not trash talking it. I hope she does well, as I want the team to win. We'll see if she adjusts.

[@geoffreywesonga7865]

Hey. Emma knows what she is saying. Leave that woman alone. she is one in a million women coaches. What she did with Chelsea is fantastic. So, just shut up.

[@davidt3956]

@@geoffreywesonga7865 If you don't want to hear concerns, stay in your safe space. She has been a great club coach, but Vladko was and is too, while he couldn't adjust to the national team. Part of the sport growing is being able to talk honestly about risks and rewards. I suggest you grow up.

[@bkirstie]

usa is NOT one of the best. top 10, yes. top 5, no.

[@geoffreywesonga7865]

@@davidt3956 I got you David. Sorry. Just know she is different. You will see what she is capable of doing. I hate pessimists. I loe being optimistic always. That;s what you have as a national team coach, embrace her. get her ideas. Dont critisize her before you watch her few games with USMNT.

[@bkirstie]

i didn’t see any trashing