Man United women's duo Tobin Heath, Christen Press top male superstars in jersey sales

Premier League heavyweights Manchester United have alrey started reaping rewards for bringing in a US Women's National Team duo to club this season. Man United signed Christen Press and Tobin Heath, both two-time World Cup winners, from Portland Thorns and Utah Royals, respectively. While two were expected to have an immediate impact, Red Devils started benefitting from ir acquisitions even before y me ir debuts for club.

Tobin Heath, Christen Press le Man United jersey sales

According to reports in England, Man United have seen a spike in jersey sales in past month or so, particularly of ir women's football stars. jersey sale numbers for Christen Press and Tobin Heath comfortably dwarfed those of club's men's football stars including high profile names such as Paul Pugba, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. While exact numbers are yet to be revealed, Daily Mail reports ir shirts were so in demand y initially outsold even those of ir male counterparts during first three days of ir arrival. 

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Tobin Heath donned No.77 at Man United, moving away from No.17, which she orned for longest period in her career. latter was alrey taken at United by fellow new signing Ona Batlle. Likewise, Christen Press also donned a new jersey number to start her career in England. Shifting away from her usual No.23, Press opted to 24, which also honoured legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

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Press, a Los Angeles Native, told reporters, in an interview last month, that she grew up idolising Bryant, who was a beloved figure in LA area. Press' No.23 was alrey occupied by Alessia Russo, which gave USWNT star an opportunity to opt for a new number which also h a significant meaning to her. Speaking to Goal, Press said, "I'm not someone that holds too much luck or significance to a number, but when I wasn't able to wear my normal number, I definitely chose this with a little nod to Kobe. I'm an LA girl and grew up [when] everyone, everywhere we went, y were crazy for Kobe."

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Both me ir long-awaited debuts for Manchester United during weekend, helping Man United to a 3-0 win over Brighton. Heath entered fray in 70th minute while Press joined her in 77th minute. former even provided assist on United’s third and final goal of game, picking out Jane Ross for a heer at far post.

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(Image Credits: Man United Women's Twitter)