Manchester United Women began the Eva Olid era with a 1-1 draw against Leicester City in their first pre-season match. The Red Devils trailed 1-0 before Elisabeth Terland equalised in the 77th minute, becoming the first player to score under the new head coach.
What happened in the match?
The behind-closed-doors friendly featured two 40-minute halves, with United showing patient build-up play and a high-pressing style. Leicester took the lead before Terland's late intervention secured a share of the spoils. The match served as Olid's first test since being officially confirmed as manager.
Why this is significant for Manchester United Women
This was the first opportunity to see Olid's tactical approach in action. The Spanish coach takes over a squad that finished 4th in the FA WSL last season with 40 points (11W-7D-4L), scoring 38 goals while conceding 22. The team ended the 2025 campaign with a LDDLW form, 15 points behind leaders Manchester City W.
What comes next for United?
The team will travel to Spain on Friday 14 August for a six-day training camp, where they'll face Newcastle United in another behind-closed-doors friendly. Their competitive season begins on 4 September with an away match against London City Lionesses.
