USWNT player ratings: How did USA squad, new coach Emma Hayes look in manager’s debut?

The United States women’s national team scored a lopsided victory in Emma Hayes’ official debut as head coach, racking up a 4-0 win over South Korea behind two goals from Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson. The team will travel to Minnesota to wrap up the two-game series on Tuesday.

So how fair were the players during Hayes’ first game on the sideline? Let’s take a look at some player ratings:

Goalkeeper

He didn’t face a lot of shots, but he did a good job with the ball at his feet and was vocal in organizing set pieces.
Rating: 7

Defenders

Jenna Nightswonger

YOU ARE SAD

He had some promising connections at the beginning of the first semester when trying to arrange a deal with Catarina Macário. A relentless engine to go up and down the flank for 90 minutes.
Rating: 7

Noemi Girma

USA • D • #4

Another good match with Tierna Davidson as a defense partner and helping the midfield to advance the scenarios. She helped facilitate the team’s opening scoring streak.
Rating: 8

Tierna Davidson

YOU ARE SAD

He performed well alongside Girma by anchoring the defense early on and won free kicks when trying 50-50 balls. He extended the team’s lead with two headed goals from a corner.
Rating: 8.5

Emily Fox

USA • D • #23

Perhaps on a minutes restriction after a long trip with Arsenal, Fox operated lower on the flank as Nighswonger advanced. Another solid game with defensive marking on the right with Trinity Rodman.
Rating: 7

Midfielders

I faced challenges to win the ball and canceled the ball’s progress. He didn’t hesitate to score from distance. Rating: 7

Lindsey Horan

USA • M • #10

Functioned as a facilitator and defensive cover to help the team establish rhythm. He received some punishments when he won fouls and the ball.
Rating: 7.5

Catarina Macário

USA • F • #7

thanks

The team’s first match after two years. He scored the team’s first shot on goal and did a good job dropping back to collect the ball. Rating: 6.5

Forwards

Mallory Swanson

USA • F

Strong movement on and off the ball that stretched the defenders. He had a good look for the goal, but was easily saved before scoring the first goal of the match.
Rating: 8.5

Sophia Smith

USA • F • #11

She kept running and was eager to catch the ball and dribble. She had quick chemistry with Swanson and scored the first goal.
Rating: 8

Trinity Rodman

USA • F • #20

He played as a winger and suffered fouls in the first half. He did a lot of thankless work in advancing the ball and in his defensive effort. Rating: 8

Substitutes

Came on in the second half and got a look at right back after playing mainly on the left for the national team.
Rating: 7

Rosa Lavelle

USA • M • #16

He had an immediate impact on the field, dribbling and breaking lines. Set up Swanson for the team’s fourth goal of the game.
Rating: 7

He got involved very quickly and made his presence felt at a set piece. He arrived flying to hit the ball with his head, but it went off target.
Rating: 7

Crystal Dunn

USA • M • #19

He played off the bench and played in dangerous spaces in the attacking line. He helped the team retain the ball in attacking midfield.
Rating: 7

Sam Staab

CHI • D • #3

He made his first senior team debut and fit in well alongside Girma. He was involved in the attack following Swanson’s cross.
Rating: 7

Korbin Alberto

USA • M • #15

Good chemistry with Coffey and had a good look at the goal from distance, but didn’t make the most of the 19 minutes. Rating: 6

Head coach

Emma Hayes: In a week where she preached patience and process, the group did just that against South Korea. She came out with a younger team and it took them half an hour to finally get the breakthrough, but they never looked too frustrated. After scoring, they wanted more and won. A great start to the Hayes era. Rating: 8.5