
Sky Blue FC Acquires Sixth Overall Pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft
Published on January 9, 2019 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Sky Blue FC News Release
Chicago, Ill. - Sky Blue FC has acquired the sixth pick in the first-round of the 2019 NWSL College Draft and the highest second-round pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft from the Chicago Red Stars in exchange for forward Katie Johnson.
Johnson, 24, joined Sky Blue FC at the start of the 2018 season, recording four goals and two assists in 19 appearances.
The 2019 NWSL College Draft will take place on Thursday, Jan. 10, at the United Soccer Coaches Convention at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill.
Sky Blue FC now owns eight picks in tomorrow's 2019 College Draft, including the No. 2, No. 3, No. 6, No. 10, No. 11, No. 19, No. 28 and No. 34 picks.
TRANSACTION: Sky Blue FC acquires the sixth pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft and the highest second-round pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft in exchange for forward Katie Johnson.
National Women's Soccer League Stories from January 9, 2019
- NWSL Announces Final List of Eligible Players for the 2019 College Draft - NWSL
- Utah Royals FC Introduces Utah Royals FC Reserves as WPSL Affiliate - Utah Royals FC
- Chicago Trades Seventh Overall Pick to Washington - Chicago Stars FC
- Washington Spirit Acquires No. 7 Pick in 2019 NWSL College Draft - Washington Spirit
- Chicago Red Stars Acquire Katie Johnson - Chicago Stars FC
- Sky Blue FC Acquires Sixth Overall Pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft - Sky Blue FC
- North Carolina Courage to Participate in 2019 NWSL College Draft in Chicago this Thursday, January 10 - North Carolina Courage
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