Soccer-Hayes hired in record deal to turn around US women's soccer team

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Everton v Chelsea - Walton Hall Park, Liverpool, Britain - November 12, 2023 Chelsea manager Emma Hayes before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

(Reuters) -Long-time Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been named as head coach of the United States women's national soccer team, tasked with righting the ship after the country's most disappointing Women's World Cup campaign.

The 47-year-old from London is one of the game's most successful professional coaches, guiding Chelsea to 13 major trophies in her 11 seasons with the Women's Super League club.