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Manchester United Women schedule pre-season match against Newcastle in Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Manchester United Women schedule pre-season match against Newcastle in Spain

Summary

Manchester United Women will face Newcastle United in a pre-season friendly as part of their preparations for the upcoming season. The match is set to take place in Murcia between August 14 and 19. The team is preparing for the 2026/27 campaign following a challenging summer, which includes several player departures. United's only signing so far is Spanish defender Andrea Medina, while star striker Melvine Malard's future is uncertain amid interest from Chelsea. The Women's Super League fixtures will be announced on July 30.

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Key Details

•Match scheduled against Newcastle in Murcia between August 14 and 19.
•United Women’s only summer signing is Andrea Medina.
•Several experienced players have left the club, including Millie Turner.
•Melvine Malard's potential transfer to Chelsea remains a topic of speculation.
•Women's Super League fixtures will be announced on July 30.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Man United Women announce pre-season fixture versus Newcastle

What they're saying

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Manchester United Women have endured a rather torrid summer so far.DeparturesUnited Women have brought in Spanish full-back Andrea Medina, who can also play in the centre of defence.Unfortunately, she...
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