USWNT, Emma Hayes and Japan

Why USWNT’s loss to Japan in SheBelieves Cup could be a ‘good thing’ for Emma Hayes’ team
The USWNT's five-year reign as SheBelieves Cup champions ended on Wednesday, but there are reasons to be optimistic for the team's future
USWNT's Emma Hayes preaches patience after first defeat: 'Future is exciting, regardless of the result'
The details of a defeat varies on a case-by-case basis but the feeling of it is unmistakable and sometimes, it is best to lean into the emotion of the moment."it's okay to be disappointed," U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes said shortly after notching her first loss since taking over last June,
Emma Hayes: USWNT future 'exciting' despite 1st loss vs. Japan
USWNT coach Emma Hayes played down the significance of the team's first loss since she took charge last year, when going down 2-1 to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday.
USWNT Fans Shocked as Emma Hayes Suffers 1st Loss in SheBelieves Cup vs. Japan
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USWNT vs. Japan score: Japan lift first SheBelieves Cup as Emma Hayes collects first loss as USA coach
Japan won the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over the U.S. women's national team, handing the hosts their first loss since Emma Hayes took over as head coach in June. The visitors got off to a quick start by scoring just two minutes into the game,
Emma Hayes suffers first loss as USWNT coach as Japan wins SheBelieves Cup
The Americans fell behind 2-1 in the 50th minute and were unable to forge a comeback and suffered their first loss since last February.
Emma Hayes Optimistic About USWNT’s Future Despite SheBelieves Cup Loss
Despite a 2-1 loss to Japan, Emma Hayes remains optimistic about the USWNT's future, highlighting squad progress and promising development toward the World Cup.
Hayes deserves benefit of the doubt after first USWNT loss
The first defeat for Emma Hayes since taking the USWNT job was a disappointing one, snapping its run of five straight SheBelieves Cup titles, but the experience will help as this team builds toward the next World Cup.
'Progress isn't linear': Emma Hayes, USWNT remaining calm after losing SheBelieves Cup
The USWNT didn't win its sixth straight SheBelieves Cup, but for Emma Hayes, that's not what this year is about.
After ‘Disappointing’ SheBelieves Cup Defeat, Emma Hayes Sparks Hope With Bold Statement on USWNT’s Future
I expect it to be a very, very difficult match,” said Emma Hayes prior to yesterday’s clash against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup. Deep down, the English tactician was right—we all know how it turned out for the US Women’s National Team.
USWNT will play China twice in friendlies to start summer
The USWNT has faced off against China 60 times, the second most of any nation besides Canada. China has taken down the U.S. in nine of those matchups, but the two sides have not met since 2023.
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'Development isn't linear': Emma Hayes, USWNT remaining calm after losing SheBelieves Cup
Realistically, Emma Hayes wasn't going to go her entire ... But on Wednesday night at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, the unbeaten streak came to an end when Japan edged the USWNT 2-1 to win ...
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U.S. Falls to Japan 2-1 in SheBelieves Cup Finale at Snapdragon Stadium
Toko Koga scored early in the second half to help Japan hand the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes in a ... Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive ...