Emma Hayes expressed that the USWNT is entering a new phase, focusing on narrowing the player pool ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup. The team has a final game for four months against Canada, which Hayes considers a top-tier opponent. She emphasizes the need for players to improve specific skills, noting an example of forward Emma Sears. Hayes believes the team must enhance their clinical finishing and movement in front of goal to maximize scoring opportunities.
I look at the Brazil games, I look at the Japan game, for example: Tier 1, Tier A opponents. I think Canada are in that category.
I have an opportunity to show how much we've closed the gap on the details, and not just six or seven senior players; I mean more numbers being able to do that.
I still feel there is another level to close the gap for the volume of opportunities that we get and converting them; that's one of them.
The second is probably -- movement is important, and we still need to improve in those areas.
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