Defensively, the U.S. kept the Lionesses at bay mostly through a stranglehold on possession combined with an organized structure. When that structure did break down, the likes of Casey Krueger, Naomi Girma and the Emilys — Fox and Sonnett — were there to put out fires.

Emma Hayes witnessed a dominant display from her players at a packed Wembley stadium, but the U.S. coach could not taste victory on her return to England.

T he U.S. women’s national team drew England 0-0 on Saturday, with more than 78,000 fans filling Wembley Stadium in west London. This marks the first 0-0 result between the two

Emma Hayes witnessed a dominant display from her players at a packed Wembley stadium, but the U.S. coach could not taste victory on her return to England

Saturday’s friendly match between the England Lionesses and the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is much anticipated for a number of reasons, but it holds extra significance for Emma Hayes.

In a matchup of the two best women’s teams in the FIFA rankings, the U.S. had the best chances but the game ended in a goalless draw.

The friendly, which will see the top two sides in the FIFA women’s rankings face off, is expected to have more than 83,000 in attendance at Wembley.

US coach Emma Hayes admits to anthem uncertainty ahead of England stalemate - England and the USA drew 0-0 in their international friendly at Wembley.

Emma Hayes was put in an awkward spot at Wembley Stadium as her USWNT took on England, and the former Chelsea boss, born in Camden, had to sign both national anthems

In a thrilling homecoming for Emma Hayes, with 80,000+ fans packed into the Wembley Stadium, the USWNT and England played out a goalless draw, a match which promised a lot but ultimately went null. Despite the high stakes,