Article 6KZHA Emma Hayes inherits a reinvigorated USWNT. But she faces new headaches

Emma Hayes inherits a reinvigorated USWNT. But she faces new headaches

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Megan Swanick in Columbus
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The Chelsea manager is walking into a US team that has found a spark again. But she faces high expectations and difficult questions as she prepares for the Olympics

On Tuesday evening in Columbus, Ohio, the US Women's National Team came from behind before defeating Canada on penalties to win their seventh SheBelieves Cup trophy. It was the second time they had recovered from a deficit to win a match in four days. It also marked their second tournament test in a row against Canada that ended with a penalty shootout, and the second tournament in as many months when they came across a talented team, but came away with the trophy.

The Canada game was the USWNT's 10th since Emma Hayes was named as their next manager, and their final match before she officially takes over next month. When the squad next assembles, Chelsea's longtime boss will be at the helm.

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