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Sky Blue FC Focused on the 2019 Home Opener against the Dash

Published on April 19, 2019 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Sky Blue FC News Release


Howell, N.J. - Sky Blue FC (0-1-0, 0 points) is set to kick off their home opener on Saturday, April 20, as they face the Houston Dash at 6 p.m. ET at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, N.J.

Streaming

The match will be streamed live on Yahoo Sports and in the NWSL app. International fans can watch on NWSLsoccer.com.

Preview

After a 2-0 loss at Maryland SoccerPlex last Saturday to the Washington Spirit in the 2019 season opener, Sky Blue FC are ready to bounce back and grab points as they face the Houston Dash for a Saturday night match-up and their first home game of the season.

"We are very excited for our home opener and to be able to play in front of our fans, family and supporters' group," said Head Coach Denise Reddy. "We are in no way satisfied with our last performance and can guarantee a different energy on Saturday."

The two teams have met 13 times, and Sky Blue holds a 6-4-3 advantage. Their best series against the Dash came in 2017 when Sky Blue took two wins (3-1 and 2-1) in two meetings. Midfielder Sarah Killion scored in both games, with each goal coming from the penalty spot. Raquel Rodriguez made the scoresheet along with Killion in the second contest.

The Dash comes to town following a 1-1 draw against Reign FC at home. They got a goal from Nichelle Prince in the 10th minute of play before allowing the Reign to level the game in the second half. In addition to Prince, Houston boasts several key returnees from 2018, including defender Amber Brooks, midfielder Sofia Huerta, and forwards Rachel Daly, Kealia Ohai, and Veronica Latsko.

Tickets to Saturday's home opener are available now by calling 888-SBFC-TIX or by visiting skybluefc.com. All fans at the game will receive a 2019 Sky Blue FC Schedule Magnet courtesy of RWJBarnabas Health.

Looking ahead

After Saturday's match-up, Sky Blue FC takes on the Portland Thorns on Sunday, May 28 at 6 p.m. ET at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, N.J. Sky Blue will head south to play the North Carolina Courage the following Saturday (May 4, 7 p.m. ET) at Sahlen's Stadium in Cary, N.C.

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