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Emma Hayes’ first USWNT roster full of surprises to kick off new era of national team

The first Emma Hayes USWNT roster was revealed on Tuesday ahead of two June friendlies vs. South Korea. Hayes gave the nod to veterans like Alex Morgan, gave two players their first USWNT call ups and had an interesting change of position for Crystal Dunn.

This USWNT roster is the final one before the 18-player squad for the Olympics will be made. A total of 23 players are on the team for the games against South Korea. 

Emma Hayes USWNT roster

Emma Hayes wins FA WSL with Chelsea in her final game in charge, now onto the USWNT

MANCHESTER — Chelsea coach Emma Hayes has always done things her own way, but not even she could have predicted how her side would come back in her final game in charge to snatch the Women's Super League title that she had conceded two weeks ago.

After a glittering 12 years in charge, Hayes, who is leaving to take over the U.S. women's national team, looked set to depart without winning a trophy in her final season before a remarkable turnaround brought her seventh WSL crown.

Emma Hayes league title

USWNT injury bug a concern for Emma Hayes, here’s the full injury list

Emma Hayes will manage her final game with Chelsea on Saturday before she turns her attention toward the United States women’s national team. A growing list of USWNT injuries will be a main concern for Hayes.

There is good news and bad news for U.S. fans at the moment. The bad news is that big names are missing time due to injuries. The good news is that the Olympics doesn’t start for another two months and there’s still time for those players to recover.

Here’s a list of USWNT injuries that could impact who Hayes calls up for two friendlies vs. South Korea in early June.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino slams the United States' pay-to-play system

Infantino is the latest soccer personality to criticize the United States’ infamous pay-to-play system.

During the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference held in Los Angeles, FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed an observation that has surprised him about soccer in the United States: the prevalence of the pay-to-play system. 

According to the head of FIFA, for American soccer to achieve its maximum potential, the nation must get rid this significant obstacle to participation in the youth ranks.

Legendary USWNT defender Kelley O’Hara says she will retire at end of 2024 season

The United States women’s national team will say goodbye to another star as defender Kelley O’Hara announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2024 NWSL season.

O’Hara goes down as one of the best fullbacks in USWNT history as her 14-year career with the national team saw her win two World Cups and a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics.

Carli Lloyd announces she’s pregnant: Here’s her story and expected due date

United States women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd is having a baby.

The 41-year-old soccer icon turned Fox Soccer analyst shared the exciting news via Instagram on Wednesday. Lloyd is married to her high school sweetheart Brian Hollins with the two being together for 24 years. The two are having their first child.

USA and Mexico withdraw bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup — here’s why that’s a good thing

Soccer fans in the United States received news on Monday that the U.S. and Mexico’s joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup was withdrawn. The answer to the question of when will USA host Womens World Cup could be in 2031.

While the U.S. and Mexico have pulled out of trying to host the 2027 edition, the two federations are turning their focus toward 2031.

When will USA host Womens World Cup?

Watch: Jaedyn Shaw orchestrates incredible goal vs. Bay FC

Jaedyn is not showing any signs of slowing down, showcasing her incredible playmaking skills that ended in yet another record-breaking goal.

The San Diego Wave defeated Bay FC 2-1 on Saturday, clinching a late-win at Snapdragon Stadium after USWNT’s Jaedyn Shaw took matter into her own hands to orchestrate and score the Wave’s winning goal.

Jaedyn Shaw incredible goal vs. Bay FC

Despite only coming onto the pitch from the bench in the second half, Shaw took no time to make an impact for her club.

USWNT announce opponent and date for Paris Olympics sendoff game

The United States women’s national have just four games left until the 2024 Paris Olympics and fans now know the opponent for the July 16 sendoff game.

The USWNT sendoff game for the Olympics will see them host Costa Rica in Washington D.C. at Audi Field just nine days before their opening game vs. Zambia in the group stage.

USWNT sendoff game for Olympics

Incoming USWNT head coach Emma Hayes stuns mighty Barcelona at home with upset win

Incoming United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes sent shockwaves through the women’s soccer world on Saturday as her Chelsea side defeated Barcelona 1-0 on the road in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semifinal.

The defending Champions League winners were undefeated at home in the previous FIVE YEARS. Hayes’ side limited Barcelona, who had scored 33 goals in eight Champions League games this season, to just one shot on target.

The result is also Barcelona’s first defeat of the season.

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