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The Guardian - US
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Tom Lutz in New York

US women’s national team appoint Emma Hayes as world’s highest-paid female coach

Emma Hayes
Emma Hayes will leave Chelsea at the end of the season to take over as the US women’s coach. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images/Reuters

Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new coach of the USA women’s national team. The Chelsea manager, who will leave her current role at the end of the season, has agreed a deal which makes her the world’s highest‑paid female coach.

“This is a huge honour to be given the opportunity to coach the most incredible team in world football history,” Hayes said.

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