Emma Hayes masterclass vs. Spain proves that with her at the helm, the USWNT can compete with anyone

CHESTER, P.A. — As she hurried to be done with the post-game press conference in the bowels of Subaru Park on Tuesday evening, the usually long-winded, existential Emma Hayes was uncharacteristically terse. Hayes repeatedly fired back at questions respectfully but purposefully, not wishing to give an ounce more than required in to satisfy each request. It was clear she was exhausted. National team camp, punctuated by a pair of difficult results against Spain, over the last week had understandably drained the 49-year-old and left her on empty. A 2-0 defeat on Saturday to their No.