Would Emma Hayes return to Chelsea? New USWNT boss leaves door open for incredible move back to the Women's Super League champions

Hayes signed off as manager of the Blues on Saturday when she guided her team to an incredible fifth Women's Super League title in a row, beating Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford. It concluded her 12-year tenure in the role, which has delivered 16 trophies.

Hayes will now take charge of the USWNT, with her first game as head coach of the four-time world champions to come in a friendly against South Korea on June 1. It is the next step in preparation for this summer's Olympics, which the U.S. will be looking to win gold at for a fifth time.

Asked on Saturday if her time with Chelsea is done, or whether there is the chance of another chapter in the future, Hayes said: "If I were to ever be around club football again I don't suspect it will be in coaching. But when my tenure is done with the United States, if Chelsea ever need me, they know what my number is."

Hayes' successor has not yet been announced by Chelsea, but it is widely reported that she will be followed in the role by Lyon boss Sonia Bompastor. The former France international has won the Champions League with the club and could claim another European title next week, with OL facing Barcelona in this year's final.

After taking some time to soak in this WSL triumph, Hayes will be right back at it in her new role, set to join up with the USWNT squad for the first time as their acting manager later this month.