One team’s gain is another team’s loss. Emma Hayes has been a legendary signing for the Chelsea women’s soccer team. The United States has decided to take her impeccable services after her tenure at Chelsea FC Women ends. However, her exit from the decade-long club won’t go out in silence. After thumping Liverpool in the WSL with a hattrick, a Chelsea women’s team icon has promised a valuable gift for her beloved manager before she leaves.

Lauren James has been in tremendous form this season for the Blues ladies. The 21-year-old has been rated highly by the experts and is also a major player for her national team. But the star has decided to give her best gift to the leaving manager.

Lauren James’ precious gift for Emma Hayes

The Chelsea team could be a little disappointed seeing their iconic manager leave. But Lauren James showed a greater gesture to the legendary manager. After scoring a hat-trick against Liverpool in the Women’s Super League, James dedicated it to Hayes. Further, the forwards also promised that everything she did would be for the outgoing boss.

The Chelsea defender scored a brilliant hattrick to crush Liverpool 5-1 and remain at the top of the table. All three goals from the star were nothing less than wonderful, which makes the hat trick even more special. The first goal was pretty much her own, but the next came from Wales captain Sam Kerr with impressive midfield play. The third goal, however, was the simpler one, with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd’s pass from inside the box hitting the net for the third time.

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Consequently, Chelsea remains unbeaten in this year’s league and stays six points clear of second-placed Arsenal. However, Arsenal play Bristol on Sunday and can get the deficit back to 3 again if they win. However, these kinds of performances are not new for Emma Hayes’ side.

Legendary Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea FC Women

After a scintillating record at Chelsea FC Women, Emma Hayes will bid adieu to her decade-old stint at the club. Starting in 2012, Hayes will take over as the US Women’s National Soccer Team’s coach. After penning a record deal of $1.6 million, Hayes will start her journey in June 2024.

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The manager led the club to six Women’s Super League titles and the last four on the trot. Also, going by the current form, she will have five consecutive WSL titles as a manager. However, her next challenge will test her experience with USWNT, which is heading to the Olympics next year.