Manchester United have appointed Spanish coach Eva Olid as the new head coach of their women’s team. The 40-year-old replaces Marc Skinner, who left the club by mutual consent after five years in charge. Olid has signed a contract until June 2028, with an option to extend it for another season.
Olid arrives at Old Trafford after a historic spell with Scottish club Hearts. During her time in Edinburgh, she guided the team to its first-ever Scottish Women’s Premier League title in May. Her success with Hearts helped establish her reputation as one of the rising coaches in women’s football and attracted Manchester United’s attention.
The appointment comes at an important stage for Manchester United Women, with the new Women’s Super League season only a month away. Olid will have limited time to assess the squad, establish her methods and prepare the players for the opening fixture against London City Lionesses on September 4.
In her first reaction to the appointment, Olid described the opportunity to lead Manchester United Women as a dream come true. She said the squad already has significant talent and expressed excitement about helping the players fulfil their potential. The coach also said she was joining the club at an exciting time, with a shared vision focused on long-term success.
Olid’s arrival marks a new chapter for the Manchester United women’s team. Her predecessor, Marc Skinner, oversaw the club’s first major trophy in women’s football when United won the FA Cup in 2024. The team also finished fourth in the WSL last season and reached the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League.
The club’s decision to appoint Olid reflects its interest in building a sustainable future for the women’s side. Her record of developing teams and achieving success with Hearts will be closely examined as she begins work with a squad that has already shown its ability to compete at the highest level.
Olid’s coaching career has included work with youth teams in the United States before she joined Hearts in 2021. At the Scottish club, she helped guide the team through its transition from amateur to professional football and ultimately led it to a landmark league title. Her experience working with developing players is expected to be valuable at Manchester United.
The new coach now faces the challenge of maintaining United’s competitive position while introducing her own tactical approach. With the WSL campaign approaching quickly, preparation and squad unity will be crucial during the early weeks of her tenure.
For Manchester United Women, Olid’s appointment represents both a change in leadership and an opportunity to build on recent progress. The club and its supporters will now look to the new coach to deliver further growth, stability and success in the seasons ahead.
