Q & A
EMMA HAYES
GLENN CROOKS, Radio Commentator, New York City FC & Host, SiriusXM FC Ch. 157 Head Coach, Players Development Academy
In this candid and wide-ranging interview, Glenn Crooks sits down with Emma Hayes, the newly appointed head coach of the U. S. Women’ s National Team, to delve into the experiences and philosophies that have shaped her storied coaching career. Known for her tactical brilliance and transformative leadership at Chelsea FC, Hayes opens up about the unexpected influences on her coaching journey— from her academic pursuits in politics and intelligence to her fascination with diplomacy and conflict resolution.
Now at the helm of the U. S. Women’ s National Team, Hayes faces the challenge of leading one of the world’ s most successful programs into a new era. Her journey reflects a blend of academic curiosity, practical experience, and an unwavering dedication to the growth of the sport, promising an exciting chapter for U. S. soccer fans and the broader global football community.
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