Coach Emma Hayes Makes Successful Debut With US Women’s National Team in 4–0 Win Over South Korea

U.S. women's national team head coach Emma Hayes waves to fans before facing South Korea in an international friendly soccer game, in Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo., on June 1, 2024. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

COMMERCE CITY, Colo.—The new coach had one overriding instruction for her new players: Pay attention to the little things.

It’s a message taken to heart.