USWNT's Emma Hayes preaches patience

USWNT's Emma Hayes preaches patience after first defeat: 'Future is exciting, regardless of the result'
"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, a 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup finale on Wednesday.
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.
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 Fans Shocked as Emma Hayes Suffers 1st Loss in SheBelieves Cup vs. Japan
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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.
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 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.
Japan beats USWNT 2-1 to win SheBelieves Cup as U.S. suffers first defeat of Emma Hayes era
On Wednesday, the United States women's national team hit a first for the Emma Hayes era: It lost. Japan overpowered the U.S. to take a triumphant 2-1 win in the SheBelieves Cup. With the win, Japan lifts the tournament's trophy for the first time — and breaks a five-year SheBelieves win streak for the U.
Japan beat Hayes' US to win maiden SheBelieves Cup
Former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes lost her first match as manager of the United States as Japan won the SheBelieves Cup. The US were bidding for a record-extending sixth successive title in the annual round-robin invitational tournament.
SheBelieves Cup: Japan Beat Hayes' USWNT To Lift Major Trophy
Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night in the SheBelieves Cup title game. The Americans had not lost since last February when they fell 2-0 to Mexico in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup.
'Development 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.
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 their run of five straight ...
US women's national soccer team head coach Emma Hayes on their SheBelieves tournament
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes on facing Japan next week for the SheBelieves Cup championship in San Diego, after Sunday's win ...
USWNT player review: Who stood out, stepped back or made a case for the future?
Instead, Japan took top honors after a 2-1 win over the USWNT on Wednesday in San Diego. However, this wasn’t the type of U.S. camp that would be deemed a failure or success by results alone. Head ...