Emma Hayes set to lead USWNT through post-World Cup transition

The U.S. women’s national soccer team has turned to Emma Hayes, a longtime English coach, to improve its fortunes after the worst World Cup performance in the program’s acclaimed history.

Hayes, who has guided Chelsea to four consecutive Women’s Super League championships, agreed to a long-term contract and is awaiting approval from the U.S. Soccer Federation’s board of directors, four people familiar with the deal said Saturday. An emergency board meeting was called, one person said.