Emma Hayes expresses immense excitement about managing the USWNT at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, describing it as a realization of dreams

Emma Hayes expresses her enthusiasm about taking on the role of managing the US women’s national football team at the Paris 2024 Olympics. While continuing as Chelsea’s current manager until the conclusion of the ongoing Women’s Super League season, she will transition to her new position with the USWNT just before the Games commence in July. Hayes, who has secured 13 major trophies in her 11 seasons at Chelsea, including a record six Women’s Super League titles, is positioned to potentially add more silverware to her collection as Chelsea currently leads the WSL table.

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Chelsea is poised to secure qualification for the Women’s UEFA Champions League knockout stages, and their crucial match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, January 24, will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Emma Hayes, acknowledging that her departure from the club will be an emotional experience, expressed her sentiments to the Football Writers Association. She anticipates feeling distraught and admitted to being emotional, expecting to shed tears in the last few weeks. Hayes envisions herself returning as a fan and hopes for a warm welcome.

Taking on the responsibility of rejuvenating the USWNT, which faced an unexpected round-of-16 exit from the Women’s World Cup last year, Hayes recognizes the need to evolve in her role. She acknowledges the necessity to work with a team off the pitch in a different capacity to prepare for major tournaments. Despite the challenges, she expresses excitement about the prospect of leading a team at the Paris Olympics and a World Cup in three years, describing it as a realization of dreams.

Emma Hayes, a vocal advocate for gender equality in football, is poised to become the highest-paid female manager in history with the USWNT. Her annual salary of £1.3 million matches that of Gregg Berhalter, the manager of the US men’s team. Reflecting on the ongoing growth of women’s football, Hayes shared her thoughts, emphasizing the impact of inspiring young girls and boys. She highlighted the moments where current players like Millie Bright and Sam Kerr are now admired, drawing parallels to her own aspirations of playing in an FA Cup final at Wembley for Tottenham and emulating Glenn Hoddle. Hayes expressed a sense of awe for these moments, considering them more significant than her individual achievements.