Tobin Heath

Manchester United, women's football, women's sport

Casey Stoney stands down as Manchester United head coach

Casey Stoney will leave her role as head coach of Manchester United following the club's FA Cup tie against Leicester City on Sunday.

The former England star took United into the Women's Super League following their promotion in 2019 and led them to fourth-placed finishes in both their top-flight campaigns to date.

The club managed to attract stellar names this season, such...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League review: United thrash Bristol City as Covid hits fixtures

Only three Barclays Women's Super League fixtures were played ahead of the winter break as both coronavirus outbreaks and the weather caused cancellations.

The highest-profile casualty was Tottenham's trip to Chelsea, which means Alex Morgan will be denied a final appearance for Spurs before her return to the United States. West Ham were also forced to postpone their fixture against...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League review: late leveller for Chelsea maintains unbeaten run

Chelsea needed a last-minute goal to earn a 1-1 draw against Arsenal which maintains the champions' unbeaten start to the defence of their title. Lotte Wubben-Moy deflected in Pernile Harder's speculative shot for an own goal after Beth Mead had put the Gunners in front.

The Blues move back in to the top three, three points behind leader Manchester United but with a game in hand....

Football, women's football, women's sport

Women's Super League review: Manchester United go top after Arsenal win

Manchester United overtook Arsenal at the top of the Barclays Women's Super League after ending the Gunners' 100 percent start to the season. Ella Toone scored the only goal in United's victory, whilst the American pair of Tobin Heath and Christen Press were a constant threat against the misfiring former leaders.

United head coach Casey Stoney recognized how important it is for her...

Chelsea, women's football, football,

Continental League Cup review: holders Chelsea thrash Arsenal

Chelsea got off to the best possible start to the defence of the Conti Cup, thrashing Arsenal 4-1 at Kingsmeadow. Guro Reiten scored twice with further goals from Magdalena Eriksson and Beth England.

Also in Group B, Tottenham put their poor form in the Women's Super League behind them to beat London City Lionesses 4-0.

The biggest shock of the Matchday 1 saw Championship...

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Women's Super League review: Heath and Press impress on debut

American superstars Tobin Heath and Christen Press both came off the bench to make their Women's Super League debuts for Manchester United in a 3-0 victory against Brighton. Heath set up Jane Ross for United's third whilst Press nearly scored late on as well.

Not to be outdone in the blue half of Manchester, another US national team star was amongst the scorers as Sam Mewis netted...

Manchester United, women's football, women's sport

United's "history" helped Heath make move to Manchester

The "weight and history" of Manchester United was a key factor in persuading American superstar Tobin Heath move to the Women's Premier League side.

In her first interview as a United player, Heath explained the heritage of the name of United was important in deciding where in Europe to move to, despite the relative inexperience of the women's side.

"I want to play for a big...

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Women's Super League Round-Up: Press, Heath and Greenwood all move to Manchester

Women's Sport Daily the latest breaking news from the Barclays Women's Super League with the transfer window closing on Thursday:

Manchester United

Although expected, Manchester United have finally confirmed the signings of USA World Cup winners Tobin Heath and Christen Press. Both players have agreed one-year contracts.

Heath moves from the Portland Thorns whilst Press has...

Manchester United, women's football, women's sport

Manchester United to finally land USA stars Heath and Press

Having watched their rivals pull off a number of spectacular signings in the build-up to the new season, Manchester United are poised to announce the arrival of USA stars Tobin Heath and Christen Press.

According to BBC Sport, the pair have agreed 12 month contracts, rather than a loan deal until the start of the new National Women's Soccer League season like fellow Americans Rose...

Transatlantic transfers: who is coming from America to the WSL?

With the new Women's National Soccer League season in the USA not starting until April 2021, a number of high-profile stars are looking for Women's Super League clubs to join on loan until the new year.

Women's Sport Daily looks at some of the biggest deals to go through so far and some of the players who could yet cross the Atlantic for the start of the new WSL season.

Rose...