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Emma Hayes thanked her late father for serving to her obtain her “dream” after teaching the USA to Olympic gold at Paris 2024.
USA defeated Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s remaining on the Parc des Princes by means of Mallory Swanson’s objective simply earlier than the hour mark.
Hayes solely took over as USWNT head coach in Could, after leaving her position at Chelsea, and tasted success in her first event in cost.
Chatting with Discovery+ at full-time because the celebrations began, Hayes stated: “I’m very emotional. It’s been a dream of mine.
“I’ve to thank my dad – he’s the one who pushed me to this place, to have the ability to come and coach an unbelievable group of gamers.”
Hayes’ father, who she has lengthy described as a cornerstone in her soccer profession, handed away final 12 months.
“I’ve obtained my dad’s necklace on,” Hayes stated post-match. “It’s obtained an American eagle, and he was with me at present and that helped.
“The gang had been super. Brazil had been super. I’m simply speechless. I’m in shock.”
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— U.S. Ladies’s Nationwide Soccer Group (@USWNT) August 10, 2024
The US have now received 5 Olympic golds within the ladies’s remaining – 4 greater than every other nation – with this their first since 2012.
Swanson calmly transformed to present USA the victory within the French capital on her landmark a centesimal senior look for her nationwide facet.
This newest triumph comes 10 video games into Hayes’ tenure and places the poor showings on the 2020 Video games and 2023 World Cup prior to now.
“They’ve obtained me so properly and brought on board all the pieces I’ve requested,” Hayes added. “They’re super individuals, gamers and position fashions and I really like them.”
Brazil have nonetheless but to win an Olympic gold within the event, with this their third runners-up end after additionally falling simply quick in 2004 and 2008.
