USWNT Win Friendly vs. South Korea as Fans Encouraged by Start of Emma Hayes Era

The U.S. Women's National Team fared just fine in their first game under new head coach Emma Hayes, routing South Korea 4-0 in an international friendly on Saturday.

Hayes was named head coach in November but finished out the season with Chelsea Women before joining the USWNT for training camp. Saturday's international friendly marked her first match with the team.

The USWNT took a 1-0 lead in the 34th minute thanks to a goal from Mallory Swanson, and Tierna Davidson gave them some insurance just four minutes later.

After halftime, the USWNT struck early in the 48th minute as Davidson notched her second goal to give her squad a 3-0 lead. Swanson also picked up a double, scoring again in the 74th minute to put the game further out of reach.

Following Saturday's dominant win, fans were impressed and encouraged by the start of Hayes' tenure.

Hayes will have a handful of international friendly matches to acclimate to the USWNT throughout June before competing in Copa América at the end of the month. After that, she will lead the team into the Paris Olympics in July.

If Saturday's win is any indication of the success Hayes will have during her tenure, she could enjoy plenty of success.