United States On Tuesday, women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes was named women’s coach of the year in the FIFA 2024 The Best poll.
It was another outstanding year for Hayes leading the way Chelsea in May, she won her fifth consecutive Women’s Super League title and then helped lead the USWNT to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
The best award came just weeks after Hayes won the Ballon d’Or for women’s coach of the year.
Having previously won The Best FIFA Award in 2021, Hayes reclaimed the award England mager Sarina Wiegman at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday evening.
“It has been an amazing year in so many ways, but my overarching feeling is gratitude,” Hayes said.
“I want to thank everyone who has been on this journey with us, especially the Chelsea and USWNT players, coaches and staff. Halfway through 2023, I never thought I’d be sitting here on a gold medal winning team, but I love working with the players and I’m very excited about 2025 and executing our WNT strategy.
“It will be an exciting time for players as we continue to build on what we achieved in 2024.”
US Soccer CEO and General Secretary JT Batson said: “We truly appreciate the joy and energy Emma has brought to the US Soccer team and squad.
“Emma’s dedication to our players, staff and everyone who cares about soccer in the United States is inspiring and she deserves it.”
