Versatile forward Lia O'Leary joined United in February 2026 on loan from Bristol City for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

The 19-year-old joined the Robins in January 2025 from Shamrock Rovers where she spent time playing with current Blades forward Joy Ralph, while also playing with United's number 9 for the Republic of Ireland youth teams.

Formerly of Shelbourne, O'Leary joined Shamrock in 2022 and in 2023 was named the League of Ireland's Young Player of the Season as she went on to captain Ireland's Under 19s through 2025.