Emma Hayes

Emma Hayes
OBE
Hayes with Chelsea in 2021
Personal information
Full name Emma Carol Hayes
Date of birth (1976-10-18) 18 October 1976
Place of birth Camden, London, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
United States (head coach)
Youth career
Years Team
1988–1996 Arsenal
Managerial career
2002 Long Island Lady Riders
2003–2005 Iona Gaels
2005–2008 Arsenal (assistant)
2008–2010 Chicago Red Stars
2012–2024 Chelsea
2024– United States
Medal record
Women's football
Representing  United States (as manager)
Summer Olympics
Winner2024 Paris

Emma Carol Hayes OBE (born 18 October 1976) is an English professional football manager who is the head coach of the United States women's national team. She was previously manager of Chelsea Women from 2012 to 2024, winning seven Women's Super League titles, including five consecutively from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, she led the United States to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. She was awarded the inaugural Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy that year as the best coach in the women's game.