Emma Hayes Wins Women’s Coach of the Year at Ballon d’Or

At the Ballon d’Or event, Emma Hayes was named Women’s Coach of the Year, honoring her outstanding accomplishments with Chelsea and the U.S. Women’s National Team. Hayes won the Women’s Super League for Chelsea for the fifth time in a row, her seventh WSL championship overall, and led the USWNT to their first Olympic gold in twelve years at the Paris Olympics.

Hayes’s Appreciation and Recognition of Teamwork

“It’s an absolute honor to be recognized for the achievements with both the U.S. Women’s National Team and Chelsea. I would want to express my gratitude to the players and personnel on both teams, as well as to the other nominees. Since football is a team sport, I’m thankful to have captained several incredible teams this season.”

This honor celebrates Hayes’s capacity to motivate and guide at the top levels of club and international play, highlighting her remarkable influence on women’s football.