Women's Super League begins season as Orlando Pride changes coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Women's Super League season opens Friday as London City hosts Manchester United. The league expands to 14 teams this year, following Manchester City’s title victory over Chelsea last season. London City enters the new campaign with a roster bolstered by international signings including Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps, Mapi Leon, and Kadidiatou Diani. Manchester United enters the match under new head coach Eva Olid, who replaced Marc Skinner during the offseason. Meanwhile, the Orlando Pride has parted ways with its head coach. These developments coincide with various roster shifts across the league, including the addition of new players such as Manaka Matsukubo to Chelsea, Andrea Medina to Manchester United, and Lisa Baum to Arsenal.
- •London City plays Manchester United on Friday to open the WSL season.
- •The WSL expanded to 14 teams for the current campaign.
- •Manchester United hired Eva Olid as head coach following the departure of Marc Skinner.
- •London City added Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps, Mapi Leon, and Kadidiatou Diani to its roster.
- •The Orlando Pride made a head-coaching change.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — What to know as the WSL returns. Plus: Pride make head-coaching change
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