Manchester United Women name Eva Olid head coach

Manchester United Women have appointed Eva Olid as their new head coach, the club announced on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The 40-year-old Spaniard, who led Heart of Midlothian to its first-ever Scottish Women’s Premier League title last season, has signed a two-year contract to succeed Marc Skinner.

Skinner departed the role by mutual consent earlier this week after five years in charge. Olid’s appointment concludes a swift succession process, with the club having conducted extensive background checks on the coach prior to Skinner’s public departure on Monday, August 3.

In a statement released by the club, Olid described the opportunity as a dream come true. She praised the club's infrastructure, training facility, and academy system, expressing excitement about working with the existing squad to fulfill its potential. She also noted a clear alignment in a shared vision for long-term success.

Matt Johnson, Manchester United’s director of women’s football, called Olid an outstanding coach with a proven ability to maximize player potential and implement an exciting style of play. He stated she is the perfect coach to lead the team into a new era, sharing the club’s commitment to...