Man United's newly formed women's team making strides off the pitch

Man United's women's team lost valiantly to Reading in the league cup but are on track for success.


LEIGH, England -- Success this season for Manchester United's newly formed women's team will probably not be measured on the pitch. It would be nice, of course, if they could get out of FA Women's Championship (tier two of the pyramid) at the first attempt, but it is not a demand being placed on Casey Stoney and her players by the club.


Instead, it is off the pitch where they are hoping to make their biggest strides.


There are 21 relative strangers to turn into a team. There is a fan base...