Sligo Rovers has signed Manu Baptista Filipe from Auburn. The Portuguese native joins the Bit O' Red ahead of their 2026 campaign.

What happened?

Manu Baptista Filipe became Auburn's third player to ink their first professional contract this year. She spent her final season on The Plains after several standout seasons at the Division II level.

Why it matters for Sligo Rovers

The signing of Manu Baptista Filipe is a significant boost to Sligo Rovers' squad. The team is currently 7th in League of Ireland Premier, with 41 points from 36 games. Their recent form has been WDLLW.

What comes next?

Sligo Rovers Women are set to kickstart their 2026 campaign in early March. The team will be looking to improve on their current league standing. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 7th in League of Ireland Premier | | Points | 41 | | Games | 36 | | Recent form | WDLLW | Last result: Shamrock Rovers 1-2 Sligo Rovers (2025-11-01). The Bit O' Red will be looking to build on this win in their upcoming matches.