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Manchester United appoint Marc Skinner as new head coach after Orlando Pride departure

The former Birmingham City boss has returned to England, succeeding Casey Stoney after leaving his job in the NWSL on Friday

Manchester United have appointed Marc Skinner as the new head coach of their women’s team on a two-year contract with the option of an additional year.

Skinner stepped down from his role at Orlando Pride on Friday, after two-and-a-half years in Florida.

Now, the 38-year-old returns to England and the Women’s Super League to succeed Casey Stoney, who left Manchester at the end of last season. She has since been appointed head coach of San Diego’s new NWSL expansion side.