A fresh chapter begins for the USWNT. Having secured a historic Paris Olympics win, the American ladies are now shifting their focus to upcoming ventures. While the long-term goals include the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 LA Olympics, shorter-term objectives, such as the SheBelieves Cup, are also on the horizon for the 4X world champions. With so much to manage, it’s set to be a demanding task. Fortunately, Emma Hayes has everything in place for this ‘new beginning.’
We have often heard the English tactician talk about the things she has planned out for the future of the Stars and Stripes. Well, call it one of her obsessions, but the matter of fact is that Hayes gets excited whenever it comes to developments and building stuff. “I think I’d be here all day, talking about the excitement on my end to be in a position to deliver a camp for what we call the ‘Futures,’” Hayes began while addressing players in the recent January camp.
Yes, the very camp that sees the USWNT calling out young players in order to diversify their roster choices. Interestingly, the entire off-the-record video was shared by the US Soccer on YouTube titled, Behind the Crest: WNT’s January and Futures Camp. The 48-year-old coach was seen addressing all the players in the clip, alongside other interview snippets featuring team members.
Coming back to Hayes’ fixations, when she says she can talk about player development all day, she truly means it. As the former Chelsea boss puts it, she “absolutely enjoys” witnessing players’ youth to senior setup transition. And there’s no reason to doubt her—winning gold with such a young squad in just 75 days is nothing short of a testament to that fact. No wonder she sees her first-ever triumph with the American ladies as a way to do something better!
“It’s not just a new year but it’s a new beginning,” she said, asserting that the Olympics allow the USSF to further build on their ventures ahead. “I absolutely believe, wholeheartedly, that there are players in this room that will be playing in the World Cup in 2027. I am certain of that. Or playing in the Olympics in LA in 2028. I have a responsibility to make sure we provide the rite of passage so that players are prepared to do that,” concluded Hayes.
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