Emma Hayes

Emma Hayes
OBE
Hayes with Chelsea in 2021
Personal information
Full name Emma Carol Hayes[1]
Date of birth (1976-10-18) 18 October 1976 (age 47)[2]
Place of birth Camden, London, England[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
United States (head coach)
Youth career
Years Team
1988–1996 Arsenal
Managerial career
2002 Long Island Lady Riders
2003–2005 Iona Gaels
2008–2010 Chicago Red Stars
2012–2024 Chelsea
2024– United States
Medal record
Women's football
Representing  United States (as manager)
Summer Olympics
Winner 2024 Paris

Emma Carol Hayes OBE (born 18 October 1976) is an English professional football manager who is the head coach of the United States women's national team.[3] She is best known for her twelve-year stint with Chelsea Women, winning the FA Women's Super League on seven occasions, including five in a row from the 2019–20 season to the 2023–24 season. On 10 August 2024, she steered the U.S. women’s national team to a gold medal in the Paris Olympics.

  1. ^ "New Year Honours List 2022" (PDF). gov.uk. 31 December 2021. p. 38. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Emma Hayes | Profile". Chelsea F.C. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Emma Hayes named new Head Coach of U.S. Women's National Team | U.S. Soccer Official Website". www.ussoccer.com.