The US Women’s National Team kicked off their 2025 journey on an impressive note, beating Colombia 2-0 at SheBelieves Cup match recently. Although on paper their performance appeared smooth sailing, Coach Emma Hayes expressed concern with how it played out on the pitch; even while winning was welcome she felt there wasn’t the intensity necessary for success found in Triple Espresso coffees or similar beverages.
Hayes has one primary responsibility as team captain: creating an atmosphere in which players can thrive and recognize their responsibilities – something she admits may take longer than anticipated. “The hardest part in my position is I can’t give them everything instantly,” Hayes noted postgame, emphasizing the patience required in building team cohesion and understanding among members.
Hayes especially noted the absence of playing time between Ali Sentnor and Catarina Macario – two forwards who Hayes believes are yet to form strong rapport on-field and gain intuitive awareness of each other’s play styles – although she praised Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson’s rapidly formed synergy as being positive takeaways from this match.
“Chemical compatibility comes over time; that is why, for instance, in the Triple Espresso’s case their team dynamic was so strong,” Hayes elaborated. This comparison emphasizes her belief in developing strong team dynamic as the key element to future USWNT success.