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Sky Blue FC Exercises Player Options on Nine Players; Extends New Contract to Nine Others

Published on October 23, 2017 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Sky Blue FC News Release


Tinton Falls, N.J. (Oct. 23, 2017) - Sky Blue FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that has exercised player options on nine players, while also extending new contract offers to an additional nine players.

Sky Blue FC will be exercising player options on defenders Cassidy Benintente, Mandy Freeman, Kayla Mills and Christie Pearce; midfielders Daphne Corboz, Sarah Killion and Madison Tiernan; and forwards Sam Kerr and McKenzie Meehan.

Players who have been extended a new contract include goalkeeper Caroline Casey; defenders Domi Richardson, Erin Simon and Erica Skroski; midfielders Taylor Lytle, Raquel Rodriguez, and Nikki Stanton; and forwards Leah Galton and Maya Hayes.

Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan remains on the Sky Blue FC roster as a 2017 Canadian subsidized player, while U.S. international Kelley O'Hara remains with the club as a 2017 Federation Player. Federation status for 2018 will be announced at a later date.

Forward Tasha Kai has officially been placed on the NWSL Re-Entry Wire.

2018 Sky Blue FC season and half-season tickets are on sale now, and fans can purchase them today by calling 888-SBFC-TIX (888-723-2849). For all of the latest news on Sky Blue FC, visit the team online and follow us on social media: @SkyBlueFC

ABOUT SKY BLUE FC

Operated by Sky Blue Women's Soccer Inc., Sky Blue FC is the New Jersey franchise in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).Now playing in its eighth season as a professional franchise, Sky Blue FC captured the inaugural Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) Championship in 2009 with an inspirational run through the league playoffs. Sky Blue FC boasts players from the U.S. Women's National Team, in addition to some of the top international players from around the world. For additional information, visit the team online at www.SkyBlueFC.com and on social media: @SkyBlueFC

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