Emma Hayes will not change ‘American DNA’ of USWNT as she takes reins

• USWNT play first match under ex-Cheslea manager on Saturday
• Hayes joined team officially this month after November hire

Emma Hayes has no desire to change the American DNA" of the United States women's team as she steps onto the sidelines for the first time on Saturday as head coach of a squad hungry for redemption.

A pre-Olympic friendly against South Korea will be American fans' first look at the Hayes era, as the team works to move past their worst-ever World Cup campaign last year.