The Manchester United women's squad are hoping to rock the Women's Super League once more, after their maiden silverware last term. Are they ready to challenge for a title?
Manager Marc Skinner has earned another year in charge after leading United to a first Women’s FA Cup.But they regressed in the league, finishing fifth after narrowly missing out on the title 12 months previously.
A year of transition is almost certain. Star goalkeeper Mary Earps has joined PSG, while captain Katie Zelem has also departed. It's going to be an extremely tough season – and challenging for a title might be difficult.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe admitting his focus is on the (men’s) “first team”, these are uncertain times. It’s hard to expect much on the pitch when the WSL side is an afterthought…
Still, the club head into the FA Cup fourth round this season as holders. The first fixture in defence of their trophy will be in January.
Before that, the Red Devils have the League Cup to look forward to. That will be rolling around in October with Liverpool, Everton and Newcastle in their group.
FourFourTwo has everything you need to know about the Manchester United women's squad for the season, including previews on the key player in the side and the manager. Check out everything you need below and find out more about all WSL squads here.
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Manchester United women's squad
Manchester United women in training (Image credit: Getty Images)
The Manchester United women's squad for the Women's Super League, 2024/25
GK: Safia Middleton-Patel
GK: Phallon Tullis-Joyce
DF: Anna Sandberg
DF: Gabby George
DF: Maya Le Tissier (captain)
DF: Aoife Mannion
DF: Hannah Blundell
DF: Jayde Riviere
DF: Dominique Janssen
DF: Millie Turner
DF: Evie Rabjohn
DF: Jess Simpson
MF: Ella Toone (vice-captain)
MF: Grace Clinton
MF: Leah Galton
MF: Hayley Ladd
MF: Simi Awujo
MF: Lisa Naalsund
MF: Hinata Miyazawa
MF: Emma Watson
FW: Melvine Malard
FW: Celin Bizet
FW: Elisabeth Terland
FW: Geyse
FW: Rachel Williams
FW: Keira Barry
Squad numbers
The Manchester United women's squad numbers for the Women's Super League, 2024/25
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No.
Player
Pos
2
Anna Sandberg
DF
3
Gabby George
DF
4
Maya Le Tissier (captain)
DF
5
Aoife Mannion
DF
6
Hannah Blundell
DF
7
Ella Toone (vice-captain)
MF
8
Grace Clinton
MF
9
Melvine Malard
FW
11
Leah Galton
MF
12
Hayley Ladd
MF
13
Simi Awujo
MF
14
Jayde Riviere
DF
15
Celin Bizet
FW
16
Lisa Naalsund
MF
17
Dominique Janssen
DF
19
Elisabeth Terland
FW
20
Hinata Miyazawa
MF
21
Millie Turner
DF
23
Geyse
FW
25
Evie Rabjohn
DF
28
Rachel Williams
FW
34
Emma Watson
MF
37
Keira Barry
FW
38
Jess Simpson
DF
39
Safia Middleton-Patel
GK
91
Phallon Tullis-Joyce
GK
Key player
Ella Toone (Image credit: Getty Images)
Manchester United women's key player: Ella Toone
The attacking midfielder, who recently turned 25, provides Manchester United’s creative spark. Across all competitions, she has made 164 appearances and scored 53 goals for the club over the last six years.
Toone is always ready to seize the moment and take responsibility for driving her team on. Newly appointed as Man United’s vice-captain, she has developed into a leader both on and off the pitch.
Manager
Manchester United women's manager: Marc Skinner
Marc Skinner arrived back in England in 2021 after two years with Orlando Pride. He's only the second-ever manager of Manchester United but convinced the new ownership in May that he was the man for the job with the FA Cup final win, earning himself an extension to his current deal.
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Jack has worked as a sports reporter full-time since 2021. He previously worked as the Chief Women’s Football Writer at the Mirror, covering the England Women’s national team and the Women’s Super League. Jack has reported on a number of major sporting events in recent years including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on the ground in Australia. When not writing about the game, he can often spotted playing at a pitch somewhere in the west London area.
