Casey Stoney's United story

An application was made for the Reds to join WSL 2, later rebranded as the FA Women’s Championship, the second level of the English system, after four other sides were relegated from the division for either failing to obtain or giving up their Tier 2 licence.

As one of the sides who were welcomed into the league, it was time to get to work – starting with a boss to lead us forward, and what an appointment it proved to be…

2018/19: Strong start

“My ultimate aim is to grow this team so that every little girl growing up dreams of playing for Manchester United.” Those were Casey's words in June 2018, when she was hired as the first-ever head coach of our women’s team. It came with a huge challenge…