So far 17 players, good backing by club, mixture of experienced players, young players and the "academy" as expected, training base is at United's old training ground, The Cliff which will get upgraded.
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So who are the 17 players? .
Surely there's leaks!
.Surely there's leaks!
Sounds like we're making good progress.
It's particularly nice to read:
"The reason I took this job is because they told me they don't do anything unless they can do it properly and already they have fully integrated the team within the club and I have been at a lot of clubs where that hasn't happened."
Incidentally, for anyone who doesn't know The Cliff - it's not just an old park playing field somewhere.
The first team didn't move out until '99. That's right, we won the treble from there. It was our training base for a long time - the Busby Babes, Charlton, Best effectively grew up there.
As well as an outdoor pitch, it's got all the other stuff that you'd expect of a training base like indoor facilities - for fitness and 5-a-side, treatment rooms and a canteen. It's not been much used by United in recent years, but nor has it been allowed to fall apart - youth teams, the United Foundation and foreign teams (who needed a base to prepare to play City or whatever) have used it.
That 1.2m refurb should tidy it up nicely.
It's particularly nice to read:
"The reason I took this job is because they told me they don't do anything unless they can do it properly and already they have fully integrated the team within the club and I have been at a lot of clubs where that hasn't happened."
Incidentally, for anyone who doesn't know The Cliff - it's not just an old park playing field somewhere.
The first team didn't move out until '99. That's right, we won the treble from there. It was our training base for a long time - the Busby Babes, Charlton, Best effectively grew up there.
As well as an outdoor pitch, it's got all the other stuff that you'd expect of a training base like indoor facilities - for fitness and 5-a-side, treatment rooms and a canteen. It's not been much used by United in recent years, but nor has it been allowed to fall apart - youth teams, the United Foundation and foreign teams (who needed a base to prepare to play City or whatever) have used it.
That 1.2m refurb should tidy it up nicely.
Exciting times 
@Niall There really should be a women's section on the forum, like we have for the youth team and the WC.
It's under discussion. Honest
Top work.It's under discussion. Honest
I'm actually so happy we have finally gotten a women's team. Always felt odd how a team of our stature didn't have one.
I honestly believe we'll be the best women's side on the face of the planet within the next 5 years. The amount of young girls that dream of playing for the club worldwide as well as the excellent training facilities ( giving them the Cliff is brilliant) bodes well
I can't wait!
I can't wait!
If it's updated regularly a webpage to keep an eye on.
https://shekicks.net/2018/06/16/wsl-transfer-watch-3/
https://shekicks.net/2018/06/16/wsl-transfer-watch-3/
Get Evra as coach.
Can't wait to know the players we signed! Any leaks?
I browsed some women's footy sites and no news/rumors about players talking to us...
And the more I think about it, Casey Stoney is a great appointment.
I browsed some women's footy sites and no news/rumors about players talking to us...
And the more I think about it, Casey Stoney is a great appointment.
We aren't buying a team, are we? 
Looks like we may have done a tour of end of contract players etc and picked up some goodies. With any luck we might even get some of our own trainees back.We aren't buying a team, are we?
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...-redfern-liverpool-ladies-exodus-gemma-bonner
It would be interesting if we've gone poaching, for example:
Great to get some news about what's going on. Can't wait to see them playing.
Makes sense that the badge and the ambitions can pull in talent from other teams. A bunch of them were probably trained by us in the first place.
Makes sense that the badge and the ambitions can pull in talent from other teams. A bunch of them were probably trained by us in the first place.
I really look forward to see them play. This is great for our club.
Another one for the speculation list:
It's worth remembering that unlike the men a lot of the potential recruits won't be on long contracts, in fact a lot will be on annual renewal. Others will currently be on semi-pro contracts that will let them move. Once you move away from the England squad (who mostly have special contracts) in a lot of cases it will be a question of convincing them that it's good for their career.
United should buy Ada Hegerberg.
Quick question about the WSL, why is there only 18 games a season?
Only 10 teams and they don't play each other 4 times.
The 18-19 WSL will have 11 teams and the Championship will have 12.
More places were available but not enough teams matched the criteria to get a license.
Katie Zelem and Emile Ramsey would really be something, though I’ll believe it when I see them in red at The Cliff... Casey Stoney really seems like a good start though. Grounded, ambitious, intelligent, aware of United traditions. Long time since that kind of coach/manager was around, aye?
Prefer her sister. I'd watch every single game, training session & interview.United should buy Ada Hegerberg.
There are challenges in the women's football that the men don't face. I'm working with an Icelandic NT player who just returned from playing abroad. She could have stayed longer but she said it wasn't worth it because the pay wasn't that great and here she can play with a squad that's decent and work alongside her football career.
That could mean that United might not be able to attract older and experienced players that aren't from the UK & Ireland because they might be thinking about settling down. If United can pay then the club won't have any problems.
That could mean that United might not be able to attract older and experienced players that aren't from the UK & Ireland because they might be thinking about settling down. If United can pay then the club won't have any problems.
Genuinely can't wait for this. It really will be like a 2nd team to support.
I meant quality, not looks.Prefer her sister. I'd watch every single game, training session & interview.
I reckon a fair number from Manchester United’s Centre of Excellence might be interested in a return here. Keen to see who we end up signing.
Hope we bring in some foreign players as well.
Ah I'd assume it was like smaller mens leagues. Ireland only has 10 teams but it's 4 games against each side. Is there any reason teams only play each other twice?
One aspect is financial I think. They don't want to force the clubs to hire too many players until the game is on a more solid footing, the clubs (mostly) don't have their own stadiums, they're sharing them with other clubs or other sports. That said, the League won't be the only football they play, there are also two cup competitions, with one of them using a group stage. The top two have European competition as well, plus they provide a big chunk of the national teams. The pro game is still in its infancy really.
This thread www.redcafe.net/threads/the-competitions-a-beginners-guide-to-the-structure-of-the-womens-game.439524/ is probably a better place for that discussion though.
Interesting. Thank you!
I've watched a bit of international womens footy and Danielle van de Donk is a favourite of mine. Let's poach her from Arsenal Alexis/RvP style.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FA_Women's_Super_League#Champions
Let the hunt begin.
Biggest priority should be to get a goalie that is not sh*t.
Let the hunt begin.
Biggest priority should be to get a goalie that is not sh*t.
I suspect we will go after some of our old "Regional Talent Club" (youth team) players, just as a matter of pride after losing them to our rivals. I think we'll also try and cash-in on some of the unhappiness we're hearing about at clubs like Liverpool (where lots of players are leaving) and Sunderland (who've lost their league status). Chelsea/City/Arsenal will obviously get first shot at anyone moving, but Casey's comments make me think that we are aiming high.
It might be that we don't sign any current England NT players but we're obviously creating a stir there as well. The fact it's even a topic for debate a year before the Women's World Cup is interesting.
https://www.ourgamemag.com/2018/06/...r-manchester-united-and-world-cup-qualifiers/
It might be that we don't sign any current England NT players but we're obviously creating a stir there as well. The fact it's even a topic for debate a year before the Women's World Cup is interesting.
https://www.ourgamemag.com/2018/06/...r-manchester-united-and-world-cup-qualifiers/
Me too....I meant quality, not looks.
Good old Agent Phil.
When will we start playing games?
I genuinely cannot wait for August for two reasons now. Really excited to see the team Casey Stoney puts together. I admittedly don't know much, but I have no doubt I will over the next few years.
Think I'll catch some of these games if they are on MUTV. It interests me to see a team grow from the academy.