Women’s Super League side Chelsea has made a major announcement. The club issued a statement today informing the media that head coach Emma Hayes will leave her post at the end of the season. Hayes has been with the side for over a decade, racking up multiple titles alongside the team. However, it seems like the 47-year-old is ready for the next challenge. Reports have linked Hayes to taking over the reins as the head coach of the USWNT.

This could be a big move by the USWNT, with the team roping in a manager of Hayes’ caliber. Since taking over the job at Chelsea, the manager has guided the team to six league titles and nine cup titles. While the Blues will surely be sad to part ways with their decorated manager, a job with the USWNT could be the perfect switch for Hayes.

Emma Hayes next in line to take over the USWNT reins

Chelsea’s star manager, Emma Hayes, is on her way out of the club after giving over a decade to the Blues. However, it seems like the 47-year-old is not done with the sport, as she already has her next destination in mind. The manager has been linked with a move to take over as the head coach of the USWNT following her stint with Chelsea.

“Longtime Chelsea coach Emma Hayes is in advanced discussions to become the next head coach of the #USWNT. Multiple sources tell me. Chelsea just confirmed she will leave her role at the end of the season.”

This could be an enormous opportunity for Hayes to prove herself on the international stage. The USWNT has struggled to deliver on the big stages as of late. The team was knocked out of the World Cup in the Round of 16 which left the side shellshocked.

Meanwhile, Chelsea has already issued a statement surrounding Hayes’ departure at the end of the season. The team hopes the manager can do well in her future endeavors and will always go down as a club icon.

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Chelsea issue statement on Emma Hayes’ future

The Blues took to their website to pen an emotional farewell for their head coach. The team announced Hayes is looking to step down from her position as the head coach. However, despite the early announcement, Hayes will remain with the side for the rest of the season.

“Emma has been one of the biggest drivers of change in women’s football. Her achievements at Chelsea are unrivaled and will live in the club’s history forever. Given everything she has contributed to Chelsea in over a decade with the club, and the legacy she leaves behind, we would never stand in her way when she felt it was the right time to pursue a new challenge.”

The club is pleased with the manager’s conduct, considering it gives them ample time to find her successor. The Blues have planned to host a farewell for their decorated manager at the end of the season and will look to give her a well-deserved send-off.

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