{
  "id": 15139389,
  "title": "“Happiest person in the world”: Man United Women coach Eva Olid reveals what she cannot wait for this season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/happiest-person-in-the-world-man-united-women-coach-eva-olid-reveals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T06:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/happiest-person-world-man-united-063500781.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Man United Women's coach Eva Olid shared her excitement for the upcoming season during an interview with the BBC. The Catalan coach led her team to four consecutive victories after a challenging start under her guidance. In preparation for their next match against Charlton Athletic, Olid discussed her priorities and the team's progress since her arrival.\n\nOlid emphasized that she has been extremely dedicated to her role, often prioritizing her work over exploring the city. She aimed to connect with her players on a personal level, emphasizing hard work, her support for them, and her desire to improve their skills. She explained that she tried to be herself, focusing on transmitting her vision of football and the importance of teamwork.\n\nThe coach reflected on the team's first week back, which included losses to London City Lionesses and Chelsea. However, she saw the hardship as an opportunity for honest conversations and taking responsibility for past mistakes. Olid expressed her confidence in the team's ability to learn from the experience and change their approach.\n\nFollowing this difficult period, United showed significant improvement in their second game, drawing 1-1 with Arsenal at the Emirates. Olid expressed immense satisfaction with the team's performance, stating that they had found a balance between winning and player development. She emphasized that the challenge is finding the right equilibrium between these aspects while maintaining a new style of play.\n\nOlid also shared her excitement about the prospect of playing at Old Trafford for the first time. She fondly recalled her visit 13 years ago as a football fan, and the experience of seeing the changing rooms firsthand was unforgettable for her. She expressed her hope that the moment she led her team into the stadium will be the happiest day of her life, feeling like a dream come true.",
  "summary": "Manchester United Women have turned a corner lately after a rough start under new manager Eva Olid.The Catalan coach has guided her team to four consecutive wins, and they will look to make it five in...",
  "key_points": [
    "Eva Olid, Man United Women coach, shares excitement for upcoming season.",
    "Coach emphasizes dedication, personal connection with players, and teamwork.",
    "Olid looks forward to playing at Old Trafford for the first time."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Olid is prioritizing personal connections and a specific tactical vision to transform early season setbacks into a sustainable balance between competitive results and individual player development.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/tenth-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-gets-underway-today-in-morocco",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:00:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}