{
  "id": 13692073,
  "title": "The USWNT’s decision making is awry. And that includes manager Emma Hayes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/the-uswnts-decision-making-is-awry-and-that-includes-manager-emma",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T10:16:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/uswnt-decision-making-awry-includes-101607695.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The U.S. women's national soccer team, despite playing with an expected goals (xG) of 2.0 against Spain, failed to convert their chances and ultimately lost 2-0 in a friendly match. Spain, missing several key players due to injuries and early stages of their club seasons, converted two of their chances, including a goal from Barcelona midfielder Patri Guijarro and a volley by Eva Navarro. The U.S. struggled to execute and make crucial decisions in front of goal and through midfield, particularly with defensive midfielder Sam Coffey being absent. Coach Emma Hayes refrained from evaluating specific players, instead focusing on the collective approach and execution quality. The U.S. management took notice of Spain's physicality and the importance of immediate reactions and reading the game to capitalize on available opportunities.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — “I thought I was off.” That was Sophia Wilson’s reaction after a left-footed finish in the 53rd minute of the U.S. women’s national team’s 2-0 loss to Spain at Audi Field. The U.S. had been desperate for momentum after conceding two early, spectacular goals inside the first 14 minutes. As suspected, Wilson was ruled offside and restored the shutout Spain held with a makeshift…",
  "key_points": [
    "U.S. women's team lost 2-0 to Spain in friendly match.",
    "Spain converted two chances, including goals from Guijarro and Navarro.",
    "Coach Emma Hayes focused on collective approach, not individual players."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}