At long last, Emma Hayes is in the United States to officially begin her tenure as the head coach of the U.S. women's national team. And, there is a lot to talk about.

Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan debate whether there has ever been an incoming coach with this much hype in the team's history. Is American soccer ready for a coach with this much personality? What was it like to spend an intimate hour in the company of Hayes in New York City? What should fans expect from her two opening matches against South Korea?

Meanwhile, a new professional Canadian women's soccer league (the Northern Super League) was announced. So, Tamerra and Meg discussed first impressions, takeaways surrounding the branding, and what its creation means for Concacaf and North American soccer.

Plus: Orlando Pride defender Emily Sams stopped by the podcast to give us the scoop on the club top of the NWSL standings. What was it like to set a new league record for consecutive wins? How is training with Barbra Banda? And, can she break into the USWNT?

With club football taking a weekend off during the FIFA window, Tamerra and Meg close out by looking ahead to some of international soccer's most joyous and frustrating storylines.

HOSTS: Tamerra Griffin, Meg Linehan

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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Articles featured on the show:

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes brings unique personality back to the country that ‘made’ her

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks Olympic roster preparations and the role of NWSL

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