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Ayo Oke ready to impress Emma Hayes after surprise USWNT call-up: ‘I thought I was dreaming’
- Ayo Oke earned her first USWNT call-up after standout form with Pachuca and a move to the Denver Summit in January 2026.
- Oke helped Pachuca to a second-place finish in the 2025 Clausura and won the Campeon de Campeonas trophy.
- Emma Hayes is praised for bridging pathways between the 23s and the senior USWNT, aiding Oke’s call-up.
- Oke described Hayes as blunt but direct, appreciating the honesty and open dialogue.
- Oke's path includes UCLA and California, then Pachuca before moving to the Summit in 2026.
- Oke’s professional journey includes Liga MX Femenil and a move to Denver Summit FC in 2026.
- Oke eyes a USWNT debut against Chile after not featuring in the Paraguay win.
- Hayes valued direct feedback in preparing Oke for national team duties.
- Oke credits communication with USWNT scouts and the 23s pathway for her selection.
- Oke celebrated Pachuca’s LigaMX success and valued the experiences gained there.
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