Emma is magnetic, calm and confident and just draws you in. So excited to see how this squad handles the Olympic challenges ahead. Got good vibes about it 😊
Respect & well done Sam ...getting the first really informal interview with Emma is a real tribute to the standing you're held in in US Women's Football ..keep up the great work .. all the best Emma !!
THIS is the difference between a coach and a manager. If the USWNT want to return to the top of the FIFA rankings and add more hardware to the display case, this is the type of professional tactician that top football organizations both national and club teams require to lead them. Every time we hear Emma speak it makes Gregg Berhalter look like a U12 assistant to the head coach.
So good to see Sam and Emma. It seemed like Sam drew out all the stuff I had tried to comment on elsewhere in praise of Emma, on US channels this last year, in just a short time. Two obvious winners on stage.
Any athlete would be lucky to be managed by Emma Hayes. She is an inspiration and I can't wait to see how she shapes this USWNT and influences US Soccer as an organization. I'm not sure there is a better football brain in the game today.
Appearance of not being very excited, as if there are personal concerns, about the preparations.The Mid-Field was not very good. Do you remember the statement, “we will play with fire”. Not enough evidence that each individual playing strengths were enhanced for team play. Tentative in decision making, and a midfield that was poor. These are all early coaching issues, and warning signs. On multiple occasions, some of the players do appear to be overly cautious, sticking your neck out at their own peril mentality. While playing against a team that never actually qualified to play in the Olympic games. But what a job that their new coach has done for them. The coaching that made Guro Reiten, Erin Cuthbert, Sam Kerr, Lauren James, Sophie Ingle, Ève Périssetn, might all have some things in common. These are all stars. As established international stars, there is a different level of motivation that is required between competitions for them, and for the USWNT. The type that is already predicated on confidence, and self assuredness, and how to share them with team members to properly channel the inner desires for excellence. We are still trying to get to that level. However, when you are with a new coach, still building on your own club resume, to get to the next level of competitive fighting spirits, inundation with drastic changes, and the lack of what appears to be team spirits can be challenging if not daunting. Keep it simple. The Zambians, Racheal Kundananji, Barbra Banda, Grace Chanda all play in the NWSL, and do understand our limits well. Unless, we keep it simple, while applying applicable modifications that fits well, then, we may not get past Zambia. While we are still focused on England, France, Spain and other European elites. The resources and personnel are readily available here with this team to do well, if properly applied. The Gold Cup proved that. The very first half of the Emma Hayes game with the USWNT was in my opinion riddled with player indecisiveness, mistakes, and no team cohesion. That was only in that first half in that game. This most recent friendly game with Mexico, actually had the same issues that now spanned the entire game. It was sad to watch in many aspects. It was even more sad to notice what appeared as some taking deep breaths when the game came to a close. The great soccer players refer to this game as “a beautiful game.” Not what we are somehow getting to see for a few games now. Where the players do not appear to enjoy themselves. Where the players appear to be hesitant to dare to shoot at the goal, and would prefer to pass the ball to the next team member. Bravo to Mexico, and I do believe that more friendly matches should be scheduled between both countries in the future.
Emma is magnetic, calm and confident and just draws you in. So excited to see how this squad handles the Olympic challenges ahead. Got good vibes about it 😊
Respect & well done Sam ...getting the first really informal interview with Emma is a real tribute to the standing you're held in in US Women's Football ..keep up the great work .. all the best Emma !!
I'm so hyped after watching this. I love how she sees the game and respects her players. It's nice to see a coach with a clear vision.
Ema Hayes is brilliant
THIS is the difference between a coach and a manager. If the USWNT want to return to the top of the FIFA rankings and add more hardware to the display case, this is the type of professional tactician that top football organizations both national and club teams require to lead them. Every time we hear Emma speak it makes Gregg Berhalter look like a U12 assistant to the head coach.
So good to see Sam and Emma. It seemed like Sam drew out all the stuff I had tried to comment on elsewhere in praise of Emma, on US channels this last year, in just a short time. Two obvious winners on stage.
Emma amazing. The perfect coach for this team.
Any athlete would be lucky to be managed by Emma Hayes. She is an inspiration and I can't wait to see how she shapes this USWNT and influences US Soccer as an organization. I'm not sure there is a better football brain in the game today.
Great energy in this room! LFG 👊
I luv and miss Samantha Mewis
The F Bomb 💣 lmao loveeeee her
Appearance of not being very excited, as if there are personal concerns, about the preparations.The Mid-Field was not very good. Do you remember the statement, “we will play with fire”. Not enough evidence that each individual playing strengths were enhanced for team play. Tentative in decision making, and a midfield that was poor. These are all early coaching issues, and warning signs.
On multiple occasions, some of the players do appear to be overly cautious, sticking your neck out at their own peril mentality. While playing against a team that never actually qualified to play in the Olympic games. But what a job that their new coach has done for them.
The coaching that made Guro Reiten, Erin Cuthbert, Sam Kerr, Lauren James, Sophie Ingle, Ève Périssetn, might all have some things in common. These are all stars. As established international stars, there is a different level of motivation that is required between competitions for them, and for the USWNT. The type that is already predicated on confidence, and self assuredness, and how to share them with team members to properly channel the inner desires for excellence. We are still trying to get to that level.
However, when you are with a new coach, still building on your own club resume, to get to the next level of competitive fighting spirits, inundation with drastic changes, and the lack of what appears to be team spirits can be challenging if not daunting. Keep it simple. The Zambians, Racheal Kundananji, Barbra Banda, Grace Chanda all play in the NWSL, and do understand our limits well. Unless, we keep it simple, while applying applicable modifications that fits well, then, we may not get past Zambia. While we are still focused on England, France, Spain and other European elites. The resources and personnel are readily available here with this team to do well, if properly applied. The Gold Cup proved that.
The very first half of the Emma Hayes game with the USWNT was in my opinion riddled with player indecisiveness, mistakes, and no team cohesion. That was only in that first half in that game. This most recent friendly game with Mexico, actually had the same issues that now spanned the entire game. It was sad to watch in many aspects. It was even more sad to notice what appeared as some taking deep breaths when the game came to a close. The great soccer players refer to this game as “a beautiful game.” Not what we are somehow getting to see for a few games now. Where the players do not appear to enjoy themselves. Where the players appear to be hesitant to dare to shoot at the goal, and would prefer to pass the ball to the next team member. Bravo to Mexico, and I do believe that more friendly matches should be scheduled between both countries in the future.
Berhalter could never
Well he's gone so... Haha
The interviewee needs to be the star and highlight, not the interviewer.