#Anna Sandberg

[rashfordxbruno]

Good to know our summer signings aren't AI-generated walls.

[glimmerofawesome]

Sweden celebrate after beating the USA 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Quarter-finals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup!

[hedghost]

they’re here and they’re PERFECT

[magdasabs]

get this woman a puppy

[wordsbyrian]

anna sandberg is so violently swedish that im genuinely worried about how much sunscreen shes wearing

[gurxreiten]

[rubes6]

[unitedbydevils]

Signings Galore

It's not just the men's first team bringing in the new recruits...

Elizabeth Terland - Striker

Terland is a free signing from Brighton and Hove Albion, and a much needed reinforcement to the centre forward position. 17 goals and 1 assist in 35 appearances last season would be a very welcome addition to our goal output, and at 23 there's still a lot of time for development from the Norwegian.

Melvine Malard - Striker/Wing Forward

The loanee from Lyon had a great impact as a striker and left wing forward last season. Many of us hoped we'd make this a permanent move, and I'm so relieved we have. Like Geyse she has bundles of technical skill, as well as a nice balance and sense of timing to be able to use both feet and her head on goal.

At 24, Malard has her best years ahead of her, and hopefully leading United to success.

Dominique Janssen - Centre Back

The Dutch international has moved from Wolfsburg to join United as a new, more senior centre back choice for Marc Skinner.

29 year old Janssen spent four years in England with Arsenal, before moving to Wolfsburg in 2019. She has 112 caps for the Netherlands, won Euro 2017, and has played in the women's Champions League final twice with Wolfsburg - losing to Lyon and Barcelona respectively.

Anna Sandberg - Left Back/Left Wing

This is my personal favourite signing of the bunch. 21 year old Anna Sandberg of BK Hacken. The roving left back / wing back / left wing offers some strong offense down that side, similar to Jayde Riviere on the right. She's pacey and tenacious, and dovetailed with Gabby George's physicality and composure will offer Skinner genuine LB options this year rather than the make-do approach of RB Hannah Blundell.

Simi Awujo - Centre Midfield

The youngest signing of the bunch so far, Canadian international Simi Awujo is just 20 years old. This is her first professional contract, a three year deal, having just left USC Trojans - the University of Southern California women's side - a year before graduation.

The defensive midfielder has made 19 appearances for Canada in two years, and is a promising prospect for the future. With United losing both captain Katie Zelem and Irene Guerrero, a new DM/6 is very welcome and guaranteed gametime. On paper you'd think a double pivot with Lisa Naalsund is the immediate option, but with the likes of Grace Clinton and Emma Watson back... there are options.

Beyond these five there are rumours about Leicester goalkeeper Lize Kop. The Dutch keeper has two years left on her deal, and it's an odd one - United paid good money for Phallon Tullis-Joyce. She played well in the Conti Cup last season. Surely she's our number 1 now with Mary Earps gone? She deserves a shot at it.

Wouldn't surprise me to bring someone else in though, use them, and lost PTJ next summer. INEOS are so focused on the men's team and the Old Trafford rebuild that the women's team might be getting overlooked. I'll do a post after the Community Shield match review about Dan Ashworth's recent meeting with the women at St George's Park.

[calciopics]

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup - Who to Watch

Anna Jøsendal (Norway)

Anna Sandberg (Sweden)

Aoba Fujino (Japan)

Bia Zaneratto (Brazil)

CJ Bott (New Zealand)

Caitlin Foord (Australia)

Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria)

Deysiré Salazar (Panama)

Evarine Susan Katongo (Zambia)

Fatima Tagnaout (Morocco)

Giulia Dragoni (Italy)

Jade Rose (Canada)

Ji So-yun (Korea Republic)

Jill Roord (Netherlands)

Josefine Hasbo (Denmark)

Katie McCabe (Ireland)

Katie Robinson (England)

Khadija Shaw (Jamaica)

Lena Oberdorf (Germany)

Linda Caicedo (Colombia)

Lorena Benítez (Argentina)

Melchie “Corventina” Dumornay (Haiti)

Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha (Vietnam)

Raquel Rodríguez (Costa Rica)

Salma Paralluelo (Spain)

Sarina Bolden (Philippines)

Seraina Piubel (Switzerland)

Sophia Smith (USA)

Tatiana Pinto (Portugal)

Vicki Bècho (France)

Wang Shuang (China)

Wendy Shongwe (South Africa)

[rashfordxbruno]

Välkommen till Manchester United, Anna Sandberg! 🔴🇸🇪

[coffee-adicta]

They're here and they're perfect❤️❤️❤️

(Skinner, I'm on your walls if you messed up this season too😒)

[hedghost]

thinking about our young players and giggling kicking my feet

BRICK BY BRICK 🧱

[magdasgirl]

sandberg time? 😃 please 🥺🙏

[wordsbyrian]

ITS OFFICIAL! WELCOME TO UNITED ANNA SANDBERG (ANDY SAMBERG)!