Incoming USWNT coach Emma Hayes has not decided if she will travel for December's international break amid final WSL season: 'My time is here with Chelsea'

Emma Hayes has yet to decide if she will travel to the United States for December's international break with the USWNT scheduled to play two games against China. 

Earlier this week, US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker said he hopes Hayes would be present then to meet players and staff. However, the incoming USWNT coach made it clear on Wednesday that her priorities lie with Chelsea until she leaves. 

'I haven't decided yet,' Hayes said about travelling to the US. 'I am certainly focusing on the next couple of games and if not, I will try and take a Zoom call where possible.'

Hayes was announced as the head coach for the USWNT earlier this month. With her duties not beginning until the the Women's Super League season concludes, Hayes wants to give her undivided attention to her present job. 

'No, there is no split,' Hayes said. 'My time is here with Chelsea.'

Hayes reiterated keeping Chelsea at the forefront until she departs from the London-based club. She emphasized how people are in place to run the USWNT operation until her arrival. 

Interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Monday that she discussed December's roster with Hayes. In response, Hayes clarified that she had not been watching the US players in the middle of Chelsea's season.

'No I am not watching them,' Hayes said. 'I'm watching my own team. I'm watching our competition.

'That's the work of Twila and the full-time staff that are in place. I don't start working for US soccer until May.'

Hayes signed a $1.3 million deal to coach the USWNT.

But until she embarks on that new journey next year, Hayes looks to keep building her already decorated tenure with Chelsea.

Since joining the Blues in 2012, Hayes has won 13 trophies including five Women's FA Cups and a Women's FA Community Shield.