Emma Hayes has left Chelsea… and signed for the US national team

Chelsea women’s coach, Emma Hayes, will leave the Women’s Super League champions at the end of the season, as mentioned by the club itself. All indications are that the award-winning coach will head to the United States to oversee the four-time world champion team.

Hayes has an extraordinary record, winning 14 trophies with Chelsea, including six English League titles. The club itself said in a statement that Hayes was leaving to “pursue a new opportunity outside of the WSL –English Super League- and club football.” He was immediately linked with a move to the United States, following the coach’s resignation Vlatko Andonovski in August.

In 11 years at Chelsea, Hayes dominated the League, leading the team to two National League and Cup doubles. “His achievements at Chelsea are unparalleled and will remain in the history of the club forever,” said the sporting directors. Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley it is a statement.

“Given everything he has contributed to Chelsea in over a decade with the club, and the legacy he has left behind, we will never stand in his way when he feels the time is right to take on a new challenge,” they added.

The United States had a disappointing World Cup, held in Australia and New Zealand in July and August, as the clear goal was to be champions but lost early when Sweden eliminated them in a penalty shootout in the round of 16. Andonovski After a while he left his place.

Hayes has worked in the United States in the past as a coach with the Long Island Lady Riders, Iona College and the Chicago Red Stars. He has been with Chelsea since 2012 and will have the chance to win a seventh WSL title before leaving for his new destination.

“Emma’s contribution to Chelsea cannot be underestimated,” president Todd Boehly and co-owner Behdad Eghbali said in a statement. “She has been a pioneer in women’s football and is highly respected in football. We look forward to continuing to work together in the coming months.”