USWNT Win Friendly vs. South Korea as Fans Encouraged by Start of Emma Hayes Era

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The U.S. Women’s National Team fared just fine in their first game under new head coach Emma Hayes, routing South Korea 4-0 in an international friendly on Saturday.

Hayes was named head coach in November but finished out the season with Chelsea Women before joining the USWNT for training camp. Saturday’s international friendly marked her first match with the team.

The USWNT took a 1-0 lead in the 34th minute thanks to a goal from Mallory Swanson, and Tierna Davidson gave them some insurance just four minutes later.

After halftime, the USWNT struck early in the 48th minute as Davidson notched her second goal to give her squad a 3-0 lead. Swanson also picked up a double, scoring again in the 74th minute to put the game further out of reach.

Following Saturday’s dominant win, fans were impressed and encouraged by the start of Hayes’ tenure.

B/R Football @brfootball

Mallory Swanson scores the first goal of the Emma Hayes era 🇺🇸

Watch USA vs. Korea Republic on TNT, TruTV and Max 📺 pic.twitter.com/zkVYgBeWkK

Almighty Alexa @HollywoodChibi

All hail Emma Hayes #USWNT pic.twitter.com/fXABp3FTdl

Amy. @amara_faitho

Rose Lavelle is just something 🌟

Emma Hayes about to cook with USA again😭 https://t.co/KJV9favaFo

Daniel Acheampong @d_o_a1

Emma Hayes cooking on her first game as coach of the USA (women) national team

BenTMumma @mumzzzzz

I know Korea is overmatched against us, but still, impressive debut for Emma Hayes. Not much doubt here. USA!!!! #USWNTvsKorea

Stacey Cabe @Cabe1Stacey

Emma Hayes is showing coaching dominance!

whitney pastorek @whittlz

Officially excited for the Emma Hayes era. It’s not because of the score – it’s the roster, the movement, the Crystal Dunn playing forward, all of it. The fun has returned!! #USWNT

Justin Ruderman @JustinRuderman_

Emma Hayes has to be buzzing with this debut

Jessica @Jessmat25

Well, I’d say the Emma Hayes era is going pretty well so far. #USWNT ⚽️

Panda @JusABear04

#USWNT cookin like they supposed to in Emma Hayes managerial debut!

This is what our ladies supposed to look like!

David @theochoworld

The Emma Hayes era is going to be a lot of fun

Danielle Stein @Danielle_Stein9

In Emma Hayes we trust 🫡

Hayes will have a handful of international friendly matches to acclimate to the USWNT throughout June before competing in Copa América at the end of the month. After that, she will lead the team into the Paris Olympics in July.

If Saturday’s win is any indication of the success Hayes will have during her tenure, she could enjoy plenty of success.

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