Manchester United Appoints New Coach, Eva Olid
The Spaniard arrives after guiding Hearts to a first Scottish Women’s Premier League title and adds to the Women’s Super League’s female coaching ranks.
- On Wednesday, Manchester United Women appointed Eva Olid as head coach on a contract running until June 2028, the Women's Super League club announced.
- The appointment follows Marc Skinner's departure on Monday by mutual consent after five years; Skinner led United to their first major trophy, the 2024 FA Cup.
- Olid arrives from Hearts, where she guided the Scottish club to its first-ever Scottish Women's Premier League title, earning the PFA Scotland SWPL Manager of the Year honour.
- "The club has outstanding infrastructure and everything we need to achieve our ambitions," Olid said, aiming to develop homegrown talent and senior internationals for long-term success.
- Olid's first competitive match will be against London City Lionesses on September 4 for the WSL season opener; her arrival increases female head coaches in the league to 36%.
22 Articles
22 Articles
Manchester United appoints new coach, Eva Olid
Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as head coach of the club’s Women’s team. The Red Devils disclosed this in a post via its website on Wednesday. Olid signed a contract until June 2028, with the option to extend for a further year. The 40-year-old succeeded Marc Skinner, who left the role on Monday. Her appointment marks […] Manchester United appoints new coach, Eva Olid
'A Dream Come True': Eva Olid Reacts After Manchester United Confirm Her as New Women's Manager
Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as their new women's manager on a two-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months, handing the former Hearts coach the task of reshaping the Women's Super League side just weeks before the new season. 'The opportunity to become head coach of Manchester United Women is a dream come true,' Olid said after her appointment was confirmed, praising the club's infrastructure and an academy that is 'al…
The technique comes to Old Trafford from the Heart of Midlothian of Scotland, with which he won the first title of the League and the qualification for the Champions League.
The Sabadell coach has been announced to lead the English women's team
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
