Emma Hayes visits Gotham as USWNT prepares for friendlies against Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Emma Hayes, head coach of the U.S. women’s national team, attended the NWSL match between Gotham and Angel City on October 1, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Before the game, Hayes discussed upcoming friendlies against Spain and highlighted her recent East Coast tour with assistant coach Denise Reddy to observe NWSL games. Hayes praised Gotham's performance and the development opportunities for players like Kate Del Fava, who was called up as a replacement for Naomi Girma. The match showcased notable players, including Jaedyn Shaw and Ally Sentnor, who continue to be key figures in the national team's plans but were not included in the senior roster for the friendlies. Gotham remains at the top of the league standings with 55 points.
- •Gotham and Angel City match ends in a 1-1 draw.
- •Emma Hayes observes the game ahead of friendlies against Spain.
- •Kate Del Fava called up to replace Naomi Girma due to injury.
- •Shaw and Sentnor remain important for USWNT despite U-23 call-up.
- •Gotham leads the NWSL standings with 55 points.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Emma Hayes’ pre-USWNT camp road trip includes familiar stop to Gotham’s stadium
"U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes continued her tour of National Women’s Soccer League games with a stop in New Jersey on Sunday to catch No. 1 Gotham host an in-form Angel City for a highly anticipated match-up that ended in a 1-1 draw. Hayes spoke to reporters before kick-off, sharing thoughts on the USWNT’s upcoming friendlies against World Cup champions Spain and what she has gained from traveling up and down the East Coast this week with assistant coach Denise Reddy. The trip
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