According to sources, Manchester United is in the final stages of acquiring Mexican international Rebeca Bernal from the Washington Spirit of the NWSL.
An announcement regarding the transfer is anticipated before Manchester United’s season opener on September 4.
Upon joining, Bernal will make history as the first Mexican player in the Women’s Super League.
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The Cutback was the first to report this development.
Bernal has played a vital role for both her club and country, amassing 20 appearances for the Spirit in 2026 and totaling 65 caps for the Mexican national team. Prior to joining the NWSL in 2025, she played for Liga Femenil’s Monterrey in Mexico.
In the recent match on Sunday, Bernal did not participate in the Spirit’s 1-0 victory over Bay FC, and was noted as being absent with an excuse.

