The club’s first professional women’s team was established earlier this summer and Greenwood was among the marquee names recruited, as part of a youthful and talented squad for 2018/19.
Alex had previously played for Liverpool Ladies and, coincidentally, the 24-year-old’s first competitive match as United skipper resulted in a 1-0 win over her former club at Prenton Park.
“It is an honour to captain this team and I am so proud,”
Greenwood told us during a recent interview.
“What a talented team I captain! When Casey told me I got quite emotional about it but I am so ready for this challenge.