Emma Hayes is only 70 days into her tenure as head coach of the U.S. women's soccer team, but the Americans already have one major tournament win.
The United States defeated Brazil 1-0 on Saturday to win the country's first gold medal in the sport since 2012.
Mallory Swanson scored the go-ahead goal in the second half, and the United States earned the victory.
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U.S. coach Emma Hayes and Brazilian coach Arthur Elias react during the women's gold medal final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Parc des Princes in Paris on August 10, 2024. (Patricia de Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images)
Hayes, who is from London, spoke to NBC's Mike Tirico after the match and said he hoped to win a gold medal for the United States.
“I just love it. I come from a place where I want players to have fun and I've been at a club for 12 years where I've had great success. But I was desperate to do well for this country,” Hayes said. “I'm really excited because it's not every day you win a gold medal.”
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United States head coach Emma Hayes celebrates with players after the women's gold medal match against Brazil at the Parc des Princes during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Hayes was asked why she was desperate to win gold for the United States.
“I love America. It made me. And I always say that. It definitely made me,” he said.
Hayes agreed to take over as head coach of the United States women's national team on November 14, 2023, but remained with Chelsea until the end of the Women's Super League (WSL) season. Hayes led Chelsea to another WSL title.
USA head coach Emma Hayes with her players after defeating Brazil in the women's gold medal match at the Parc des Princes, Paris, on day 15 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Saturday, August 10, 2024. (Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Hayes won 261 caps for Chelsea and seven Super League titles. She also led Chelsea to five FA Women's Cup titles.
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