Emma

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Emma Hayes: The Coach Who Turned the USWNT into Gold Medal Champions Faster Than You Can Say Soccer!

Athlete Achievements - Cycling - Emma Finucane - Emma Hayes - Olympic Gold - Paris 2024 - Sports Leadership - Track Cycling - US Women's National Team - Women in Sports

Discover how Emma Hayes transformed the USWNT into Olympic gold medalists in record time, while saying goodbye to legends like Marta!

In a whirlwind 83 days, Emma Hayes transformed the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) from underdogs into Olympic champions. After taking the reins in a pivotal moment for American soccer, the British coach worked her magic, weaving respect and discipline with a bold swagger that both the players and fans could rally behind. Emma’s energetic leadership not only inspired the squad but also reignited the team’s legacy, culminating in a thrilling 1-0 victory over Brazil in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. A moment that will forever be etched in the hearts of US soccer fans.

One of the highlights of that glorious match was Mallory Swanson’s stunning goal, which broke open the tightly contested game and paved the way for USWNT's fifth record-extending Olympic gold medal. The victory was an emotional rollercoaster, made even more poignant as it coincided with the retirement of legendary player Marta, who couldn't find a fairy-tale ending in her final run. But while we bid farewell to legends, we also welcomed a new era of American soccer, with Emma leading the charge.

Hayes expressed immense pride after the match, rejoicing in the incredible journey she shared with her players. In various postgame interviews, she reflected on her profound love for America, stating, "I love America. It made me.” This love for her adopted country clearly translates into her passionate and meticulous coaching style, which has upended assumptions about the team's capabilities in a short span of time. It’s as if she sprinkled some magical coaching fairy dust on the squad and sent them soaring to new heights!

In just 13 months, Emma Hayes has not only restored the team's competitive edge but has also firmly established herself as a pivotal figure in the US soccer narrative. As fans gear up for what lies ahead, they can only anticipate an exhilarating ride as the USWNT continues to leave their mark on the international stage. With Emma at the helm, the gold medal victory is just a tantalizing teaser of what may come next!

Fun fact: Emma Hayes is the first woman to coach the USWNT to an Olympic gold medal! And did you know that the US women’s team has now won five Olympic golds, more than any other team in the history of women’s soccer? Talk about making history!

Emma Hayes: 'Love' helped fast-forward USWNT's golden ... (NBC Olympics)

In just a few months on the job, Emma Hayes has restored the USWNT by underlining the program's swagger with respect and discipline.

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Emma Hayes leads USWNT back to familiar territory with Olympic ... (The Guardian)

The United States women's national team have won a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal, and their first since 2012. A Mallory Swanson goal broke open ...

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Emma Hayes returns the USA's spark and retires a legend to win ... (The Independent)

United States 1-0 Brazil: Hayes won Olympic gold just 83 days after leaving Chelsea as Marta heads for retirement without the fairytale ending.

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Emma Hayes After Coaching US Women's Soccer Team To Gold: 'I ... (Today.com)

The U.S. women's national soccer team just won their first gold medal at the Olympics since 2012 and their coach Emma Hayes couldn't be prouder. The USWNST beat ...

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Emma Parker wins NSL Umpire Assessor of the Year Award ... (England Netball)

In just her second season at the elite domestic level, Emma Parker achieved a significant milestone by winning her first award in the Netball Super League.

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USWNT coach Emma Hayes delivered a powerful postgame ... (Yahoo Sports)

United States women's national team coach Emma Hayes won her first gold medal with her squad on Saturday as the Americans defeated Brazil in the 2024 Paris ...

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British USWNT coach Emma Hayes after Olympic gold medal win: 'I ... (Fox News)

U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes talked to NBC about the gold medal win over Brazil at the Paris Olympics Saturday night.

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Emma Hayes, USWNT send a forceful message with Olympic gold ... (USA TODAY)

The USWNT beat Brazil in the gold medal game, validating new coach Emma Hayes, who, in 13 months, put the USA back on top of the soccer world.

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Emma Hayes interview: 'I love America. It made me." (The18)

The Emma Hayes interview after the gold medal victory vs. Brazil was emotional as she credited her coaching start in the U.S. for the moment.

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Emma Corrin and Rami Malek Have the Couple Style to Beat (Vogue.com)

The globe-trotting actors have shown glimpses of their personal tastes that span a walk along Ipanema Beach to a New York premiere after-party. No matter the ...

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2024 Paris Olympics: 'America-made' Emma Hayes reignites ... (CBSSports.com)

When the U.S. women's national team suffered a historic exit during the round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, it set off a rapid-fire reaction of ...

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Emma Hayes 'repays' U.S. by bringing back joy — and Olympic ... (The Japan Times)

Less than three months after taking charge of a United States women's soccer team in crisis, English coach Emma Hayes has restored them to the pinnacle of ...

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How to be a good leader according to USWNT coach Emma Hayes (Fast Company)

In her new book, the coach of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team shares her advice for how to lead and motivate others.

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Players praise Emma Hayes | Women's Olympic Football Tournament (FIFA.com)

Read what Sophia Smith and other USA stars have said about the secret to Emma Hayes' immediate success in the wake of their Olympic triumph.

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Emma Finucane through to Paris 2024 women's sprint semi-final ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Team GB's Emme Finucane will have the chance to pick up her third medal of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after safely qualifying for the women's semi-final.

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Emma Finucane wins third medal of Paris Olympics to set Team GB ... (The Independent)

The 21-year-old track cyclist finished her first Olympics with a gold and two bronze medals.

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USWNT finds joy at the Paris Olympics under new coach Emma Hayes (The Associated Press)

PARIS (AP) — U.S. forward Mallory Swanson ran across the field to embrace goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher when it was all over, tears in her eyes. It was a mixture of ...

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Olympics 2024: Emma Finucane wins bronze in women's sprint ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Team GB track cyclist Emma Finucane claimed her third medal of the Paris Olympics on the final day of the Games as she took bronze in the women's sprint on ...

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How Emma Finucane battled through self doubt to become Team ... (The Independent)

The 21-year-old track cyclist became the first British woman in 60 years to win three medals at a single Games.

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Olympics track cycling: Emma Finucane wins third medal of Paris 2024 (BBC Sport)

Emma Finucane makes British Olympic history by winning individual sprint bronze for her third medal of the Paris Games.

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Emma Finucane: Team GB star fails to reach sprint final following ... (Eurosport.com)

Team GB's Emma Finucane has failed to reach the final of the women's sprint at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Emma Finucane wins her THIRD medal at the Paris Olympics by ... (Daily Mail)

Finucane claimed bronze in the women's sprint on the last day of the Games · It adds to her gold in the team sprint and bronze in the women's keirin.

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Emma Finucane earns historic third medal but Britain frustrated with ... (The Guardian)

Emma Finucane took her third medal of the Paris Olympics in the women's individual sprint in the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines velodrome, as Team GB's cyclists ...

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Gold medal just the first step of USWNT's Emma Hayes era - ESPN (ESPN)

A gold medal in the first few months of her tenure is impressive, but Emma Hayes has much bigger plans for the USWNT and U.S. Soccer.

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What we learned from Emma Hayes' victorious USWNT at the Paris ... (The Athletic)

For the first time since 2012, the United States are the gold medalists in women's Olympic soccer. A well-played ball from Korbin Albert to Mallory Swanson ...

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