At last, we’ve reached the end of the interim era of the U.S. women’s national team. Emma Hayes’ reign is in sight.
Interim head coach Twila Kilgore had the unenviable task of stewarding the team from the aftermath of their heartbreakingly early World Cup exit to a place of rebuilding, wielding the authority of a head coach while understanding it was her role to gracefully step aside at the scheduled time, once again to take up the role of an assistant when Hayes arrives at the end of May.
They were able to progress the ball both out of the midfield and through the wings, particularly on the left side with pushed high, Swanson dropping into the pocket, and Lindsey Horan underpinning them both. “I think it is quintessential U.S. women’s national team to just be so front-footed, so hungry, so lethal in our defensive shape to ultimately lead to our attack,” said Coffey. “I think our press is just lethal. It is so hard to play against.
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