# Manchester United Women coaching and squad transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-united-women-coaching-and-squad-transition
> Updated: 2026-08-16T08:00:21.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Manchester United appointed Eva Olid as the head coach of its women’s team on a two-year contract. Olid, who previously guided Heart of Midlothian to a Scottish Women’s Premier League title, succeeds Marc Skinner, who departed by mutual consent after five seasons.

Following the appointment, the club underwent a period of squad reconstruction involving several senior departures, including striker Melvine Malard to Chelsea. To strengthen the roster, the club recruited goalkeeper Janina Leitzig and full-back Andrea Medina. The team has since moved into a pre-season training camp in Spain to integrate new signings and academy prospects under Olid’s tactical direction.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Manchester United Women begin Spanish pre-season under Eva Olid

Manchester United Women have traveled to Spain for a pre-season training camp under new head coach Eva Olid following major squad changes and new player recruitments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-women-begin-spanish-pre-season-under-eva-olid

### 2026-08-04: Manchester United appoints Eva Olid as women's head coach

Manchester United hires Eva Olid, former Hearts champion coach, as women’s head coach on a two‑year deal, succeeding Marc Skinner and targeting youth development ahead of the new WSL season.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-appoints-eva-olid-as-womens-team-head-coach

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