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Emma Hayes emphasizes female perspective at HerLens Conference in Atlanta

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Emma Hayes emphasizes female perspective at HerLens Conference in Atlanta

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Emma Hayes and the U.S. women's national team convened the HerLens Conference in Atlanta on October 7 and 8, 2026, bringing together stakeholders from women's soccer. Following their gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the team focused on integrating a female lens into all aspects of the program. Discussion topics included player health, daily routines, and support environments, with interactive sessions and coaching demonstrations. Hundreds participated, aiming to advance opportunities for girls and women in soccer, reflecting Hayes' commitment to transforming the sport's through prioritizing women's insight.

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•HerLens Conference took place in Atlanta on October 7-8, 2026.
•The U.S. women’s national team won gold at the 2024 Olympics.
•Hayes prioritizes integrating a female perspective in soccer.
•The conference featured interactive sessions and coaching demonstrations.
•Around 300 stakeholders attended to discuss women's soccer development.

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9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Emma Hayes challenged soccer to view itself through a female lens. This is what she’s built

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Change for Emma Hayes and the U.S. women’s national team started in the locker room. After winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they took stock of the national team program by surveying players and staff. They asked questions like: What was working in their program? What could be done better? And, most importantly, what needed to happen next? It quickly became clear to the U.S. head coach and her staff that they needed “to create a world where the female lens is at the heart of all we do.” A
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Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 9:16 AM
Emma Hayes challenged soccer to view itself through a female lens. This is what she’s built
Change for Emma Hayes and the U.S. women’s national team started in the locker room. After winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they took stock of the national team program by surveying players and staff. They asked questions like: What was working in their program? What could be done better? And, most importantly, what needed to happen next? It quickly became clear to the U.S. head coach and her staff that they needed “to create a world where the female lens is at the heart of all we do.” A

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