Newly-appointed USWNT supervisor Emma Hayes not too long ago referred to as up a squad of 23 girls to face South Korea in her debut because the coach. Hayes signed a contract with the nationwide crew in November which might pay her round $1.6 million per 12 months. She stepped away from her former membership, Chelsea, after profitable the Ladies’s Tremendous League title.
“I’m actually trying ahead to getting began,” Hayes mentioned in a press release. “The preparations have been properly underway and I can’t wait to get into camp. We all know it’s a brief turnaround and we’ve got a variety of work to do, however I’m absolutely targeted on ensuring that the performances are on the ranges which might be required to compete.”
The friendlies in opposition to South Korea function a helpful solution to put together for the Paris Olympics, which begins in July. They are going to look to advance from a bunch that features Zambia, Germany, and Australia.
Hayes period begins with setbacks
It’s evident that, based mostly on this new USWNT squad, the crew nonetheless advanced and not using a everlasting head coach. The retirements of Julie Ertz and Megan Rapinoe affected the squad closely, however the crew continues to be brimming with high quality.
They nonetheless have among the best attacking teams with Sophia Smith, Lindsey Horan, Alex Morgan, and Trinity Rodman. They’ve an enormous pool of gamers to drag from the vastly aggressive NWSL (solely 5 gamers play abroad). And, regardless of the quantity of expertise and starvation from veterans, three uncapped gamers be part of the crew. Hayes has an thrilling, various squad at her disposal. Youth and expertise, assault and protection, differing playstyles. The one connection is the starvation to avenge the early World Cup exit.
Chicago Pink Stars shot-stopper Alyssa Naeher began for the squad through the World Cup. She misses this camp because of damage.
Friendlies in opposition to South Korea are vital
The 2 friendlies in opposition to South Korea are vastly vital. Not solely is it Hayes’ debut because the nationwide crew supervisor. The USWNT takes on a difficult opponent. South Korea is a dominant pressure within the AFC, they usually certified for the 2023 World Cup.
The USWNT begins its pleasant marketing campaign in opposition to South Korea on June 1. DSG Park in Colorado is internet hosting Hayes’ debut with the USWNT. They then play the identical opponent on June 4 in Minneapolis to shut out their slate of video games.
Friendlies in opposition to Mexico and Costa Rica in July wait forward.
GOALKEEPERS: Jane Campbell (Houston Sprint), Aubrey Kingsbury (Washington Spirit), Casey Murphy (North Carolina Braveness)
DEFENDERS: Tierna Davidson (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC), Casey Krueger (Washington Spirit), Jenna Nighswonger (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Emily Sonnett (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Sam Staab (Chicago Pink Stars)
MIDFIELDERS: Korbin Albert (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC), Hal Hershfelt (Washington Spirit), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon, FRA), Rose Lavelle (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Lily Yohannes (Ajax, NED)
FORWARDS: Crystal Dunn (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG), Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave FC), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit), Jaedyn Shaw (San Diego Wave FC), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC), Mallory Swanson (Chicago Pink Stars)
PHOTOS: IMAGO
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