Emma Hayes began her tenure as the United States manager with an impressive 4-0 win over South Korea in a friendly match.
Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson and Gotham FC defender Tierna Davidson each scored twice, securing the victory as the four-time Olympic champions prepare for the Paris Games this summer.
At DSG Park in Colorado, Swanson opened the scoring in the 34th minute, and just four minutes later, Davidson doubled the lead with a looping header at the back post.
In the early stages of the second half, Davidson scored again with another far-post header before Swanson added the fourth goal in the 74th minute.
“You can see we’re building something,” said Hayes.
“There’s lots of work to do. There’s lots of holes in our play, no question, but it was a good start.”
Hayes, who ended her 12-year stint as Chelsea manager at the conclusion of the Women’s Super League season with her fifth consecutive league title, her seventh overall, mentioned feeling “re-energized” since transitioning to international management.
The US will face South Korea again on Tuesday at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.