"I feel like every camp there is a huge learning that we're taking out of it, whether that's on the field or even culturally off the field. I think Emma and her staff are really good at that. So even though we didn't have a major tournament this year, it still felt like there was a lot of growth, a lot of change, a lot of new people getting chances and opportunities."
"I think really just being tactically flexible and aware and understanding that with a lot of opponents, they come out one way against one team, and then when they play us they play differently. And having that tactical ability to recognise that on the field, and then being able to talk to your teammates and collectively, as well as individually, make those changes on the fly."
Emily Fox made her 68th appearance for the United States and has been a steady right-back option under Emma Hayes. Hayes won Olympic gold 15 months ago and used 2025 to evolve the squad and evaluate the player pool. The team recorded ten wins and three defeats during that timeframe. Fox's speed and skill contribute defensively and to the attack, making her difficult to dislodge on the right flank. Hayes has emphasized tactical flexibility, teaching players to recognize opponent adjustments and make on-field changes. Injuries and retirements left Fox among few who started both the Paris gold-medal match and a recent friendly, providing continuity.
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