The 22-year-old defender inherits the role from Katie Zelem, who departed the club this summer.
Maya joined United in 2022 from Brighton & Hove Albion and has gone from strength to strength, establishing herself as a trusted member of Marc Skinner's backline - and as a fans' favourite.
She scored twice on her debut, against Reading at Leigh Sports Village in 2022, and has not looked back since.
Maya has contributed hugely in the 2022/23 campaign, forming a formidable partnership with Millie Turner which helped Skinner's side achieve a record 14 clean sheets in the Barclays Women's Super League.