In March 2018, Manchester United announced their intentions to reintroduce a women's football team.
Key information
Founded: 28 May 2018
Ground: Leigh Sports Village
Capacity: 12,000
League: FA Women's Super League
Manchester United Women Football Club were founded on 28 May 2018, following the club's successful application to join the then newly-formed 2018–19 FA Women's Championship
This marked the club's return to women's football after a 13 year absence
How are they doing during the 2020/2021 season?
Man United are currently 3rd in the FA Women's Super League. They are 6 points behind Chelsea.
Derby day disappointment
City moved above United into 2nd place in the Women's Super League table after a convincing derby win.
City took the lead midway through the first half through Lucy Bronze, following a corner. Lauren Hemp doubled the lead with twenty minutes to go, before Caroline Weir's 84th-minute chip settled the score.
See the highlights
Has There Been Growth of Fan Rivalry Within Women's Football?
This interesting podcast from RMTVWomensPodcast takes a look at whether there has been an increase in fan rivalry throughout the women's game as well as speaking out about receiving social media abuse and the UEFA Women's Champions League draw.
You can stay informed with everything going on in the world of Man United Women by following the Twitter feed below.
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