Emma Carol Hayes OBE is an English professional football manager. She is currently the manager of FA WSL club Chelsea Women. She previously served as the head coach and director of football operations for Chicago Red Stars of Women’s Professional Soccer in the United States from 2008 until 24 May 2010.
Hayes won the 2020–21 FA WSL Manager of the Season award. Two months later, she signed a new long-term contract with Chelsea. The same year Hayes was inducted into the FA WSL Hall of Fame. Based on the 2019–20 season, on 18 January 2021, she was adjudged The Best FIFA Football Coach beating off competition from Lluís Cortés and Sarina Wiegman.
Hayes won FA WSL Manager of the Season for a third season running after her team won the FA Cup and the League domestic double and finished runners-up to Man City in the League Cup. Based on the 2020–21 season, on 17 January 2022, she was adjudged The Best FIFA Football Coach.
How Long Has Emma Hayes Been Chelsea Manager?
Hayes has been in charge of Chelsea since 2012, winning the Women’s Super League on six occasions including the last three league titles. She is highly regarded by players and fans for her managerial success.