“I Was Crying”- Emotions Ran High as Emma Hayes Burst Into Tears for Rival Boss After USWNT Appointment

Chelsea Women have a tough encounter ahead of themselves as they face Liverpool in their upcoming game. The Blues boss Emma Hayes will be eager to get a big win over the opposition in her last season with the team. The six-time Women’s Super League winner during her press conference praised her fellow rival, narrating an emotional moment before her appointment as the USWNT head coach.

Hayes will take over as the USWNT head coach at the end of the season. The Blues head coach has been with the side for the last eleven years. Hayes has had a decorated career with Chelsea during her time with the club and will look to carry that momentum to the USWNT.

Emma Hayes narrates an emotional moment with Matthew Beard

Newly appointed USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was emotional during his latest press conference. Hayes, who’s still with Chelsea for the remaining half of the season, addressed the upcoming game against Liverpool. During her press conference, Hayes narrated an emotional story sharing her thoughts on rival head coach Matthew Beard.

Hayes stated, “When the announcement came out, I got a really emotional message from him. I was crying. He is someone who’s proven himself. I think the move to America really helped him in many ways. Him obviously going there and picking some of those things. Looking at his team, the physicality of his team. They have always been competitive, but I think they are more consistent now. He seems confident in himself and I know he’s continuing to go on and try.”

This is Hayes’ last season with the Blues. The six-time Women’s Super League winner has been in charge of the club since 2012 and is ready to take on a new challenge. Hayes will take over the USWNT at the end of the current season, with the Blues coach signing a big $1.6 million deal.

Chelsea boss bags historic contract with the USWNT

England-born Emma Hayes has made history following her appointment as the head coach of the USWNT. Hayes has signed a massive $1.6 million per year deal with the side, making her the highest-earning woman’s head coach. Hayes is confident in her abilities and believes she is going to justify that price tag.

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Talking about her contract, Hayes stated, “I’m not going to comment on what’s written in the press about pay cuz, I’m just not. I’ve certainly been awarded a contract that I think I’m worth. I worked in this job for six grand a year at one point, then 12 grand. Money’s never been my motivator in life.”

Hayes will have an enormous responsibility in her hands taking over the USWNT. The side is coming off a rough campaign in the Women’s World Cup after being knocked out in the Round of 16. Hayes’ arrival with mark a new transition for the team, as USNWT looks to once again emerge as a global powerhouse.

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