When Emma Hayes stepped in as head coach of USWNT, few could have anticipated the immediate impact she would have. In just a matter of months, Hayes has made many bold decisions. The decision that caught everyone’s attention was leaving veteran striker Alex Morgan from the roster. According to Tim Howard, former USMNT legend, this decision was appropriate, and it was exactly what the team needed to secure a brighter future.

In a recent interview, Howard noted how impressive it was that Emma achieved in such a short span:” Emma came in, and by the way, she had like a couple of months to prepare the time. We talk about how long it takes news managers looking at Ruben Amorim at United how long it takes teams to start to play in a certain way.” She even made one of the most talked about and bold decisions of leaving Alex Morgan off the squad: “she made hard decisions she left out Alex Morgan off the team and said here’s my front three. I got a few reserves that are gonna come and play.”

Hayes took a bold stand by leaving out the veterans and integrating young, dynamic players: ” I mean you talk about unapologetic with Xavi Alonso she just went in it was her way and now all of a sudden she’s just grabbed that team they will do anything for her and now the future looks much brighter.” Hayes has been successful in building a perfectly balanced squad that nurtured mutual respect and trust.

By making tough and bold decisions while creating a playing style that suits her vision, Hayes has set the foundation for a team that is ready to do anything that ensures success. As Tim Howard stated, Hayes has instilled confidence and a winning mindset in the squad that will help them climb the stairs of success.

Was the decision to leave out Alex Morgan too harsh?

Emma Hayes’ decision to leave out Alex Morgan from the squad sparked a lot of debates across the soccer world. Alex is one of the most prominent figures in US women’s soccer. Her exclusion from the squad was termed ‘too harsh on the veteran’ by soccer fanatics.

Hayes, however, took this decision keeping in mind the need of the hour. The decision was bold, but it was rather a necessary one that would not be dictated by past achievements but by the immediate tactical needs of the squad and a focus on the future. While the decision was termed as too harsh by some, Emma thought of it as a part of her long-term vision.

Soccer is all about evolution and adaptation; this is especially true in the women’s sport, where the game is rapidly growing. Therefore, Emma’s move to leave out Morgan emphasizes the importance of adaptation, even when it calls for making harsh decisions.