Despite the men's team's global stature, Manchester United disbanded their women's section in 2005. The club was re-established in 2018, starting from the fourth tier, and achieved two consecutive promotions to reach the WSL within just two seasons.

Based at Leigh Sports Village (capacity 12,000), United won their first major trophy -- the FA Women's Cup -- in the 2023-24 season, just six years after their reformation.

Marc Skinner has guided United into consistent top-four contention. With a win rate exceeding 62% across 79 WSL matches, he has overseen the club's rise from newcomers to serious challengers. His contract has been extended through 2027.

The summer 2025 signings from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City brought a combined 30 titles of experience, as Skinner continues to build a squad with a winning mentality.

In one of the most remarkable deadline-day deals in women's football history, United and City executed a rare cross-city swap. Grace Clinton moved to City while Jess Park arrived from the rivals. Both are England internationals and Euro 2025 winners, making this a truly historic transfer between bitter WSL rivals.