Emma Hayes Named Best Women's Coach of 2024

Emma Hayes has been awarded the Best FIFA Women's Coach for 2024 after leading the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) to a gold medal in the Paris Olympics and guiding Chelsea to a fifth consecutive Women's Super League title. This marks her second win of this particular award, having previously won in 2021, and it follows her recent accolade as the Ballon d'Or Women's Coach of the Year. Lindsey Horan, Naomi Girma, and Alyssa Naeher were also recognized, each earning spots in the Best FIFA Women's 11. Girma was noted for her standout performance, playing every minute of the Olympics, while Horan and Naeher contributed significantly to the team's overall success. Naeher, in her final season with the USWNT, maintained an impressive goals against average of 0.47. Hayes expressed gratitude for her team's achievements and her excitement for the future.