Intrasquad relationships are ‘inappropriate’ says incoming USWNT boss Emma Hayes

• Hayes says player-to-player relationships are hard to manage
• Chelsea manager expected to take over for USA women in June

Emma Hayes, the incoming coach of the US women's national team, said player-to-player relationships on teams are inappropriate" because they present extra challenges to manage, although she acknowledged that we're dealing with human beings".

Hayes is finishing out the season as manager of Chelsea in the Women's Super League and is expected to make her debut leading the US national team in a pair of friendly matches against South Korea in June.