At the 2025 unitedsoccercoaches Convention, House head coach Shannon Seymour had the chance to meet the legendary Emma Hayes, whose coaching philosophy and passion for the game have been a huge inspiration to him. Here’s what he had to say about her influence: “Emma has influenced me as a coach to be someone my team knows they can smile around. Watching her enthusiasm and hearing how she speaks, you can see her impact in the results and the expressions on her players’ faces. She’s truly inspiring. Emma coached for the club I grew up cheering for, Chelsea, and showed how dominant a squad can be under her leadership. She’s made women’s football so exciting to watch and has emphasized how important it is to support and grow the women’s game. That’s why I’m passionate about working not only with my men’s team but also on the women’s side of the game. I owe so much of that excitement and inspiration to Emma!” 🖤🧡💚 #OurCityOurHouse #USWNT #2025unitedsoccercoachesconvention