Emma Hayes sets sights on Olympic ‘dream’ after starting work with United States
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emma Hayes has described getting the chance to lead the United States into the Olympics as a “dream” as the former Chelsea manager begins work in her new role. open image in gallery Emma Hayes guided Chelsea to five consecutive WSL titles “Going to the Olympics for me is a dream. That’s a gold medal for me, but if I am to get any medal in this tournament for sure it will be an unbelievable summer.” Hayes’ side will take on Zambia in Nice in their first game at this summer’s Olympics, with Germany and Australia their other opponents in a tricky group. open image in gallery The United States were beaten on penalties by Sweden at last year’s World Cup “I don’t care what anyone says, it really is,” Hayes said.