Emma Hayes

“They are world-class. We are still in progress,”

Emma Hayes · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14

Hayes reflected on Spain's quality after the US came back to earn a 2-2 draw.

“I don’t think the group coming in the second half did themselves any harm,”

Emma Hayes · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14

Hayes praised the second-half substitutes for their fearless performance in the 2-2 draw with Spain.

“We see the importance of the squad depth and how are players are developing, especially the less experienced ones,”

Emma Hayes · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14

Hayes commented on the value of squad depth and the development of less experienced players after both teams made changes.

“I didn’t learn anything I didn’t already know.”

Emma Hayes · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14

Hayes said she already knew what to expect from Spain after the 2-2 draw.