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Sky Blue FC Opens Season Series with Boston on Friday Night

May 21, 2015 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Sky Blue FC News Release


Allston, Mass. (Thursday, May 21, 2015) - Sky Blue FC (1-3-2, 5 points) is making the trip north to face the Boston Breakers (2-3-0, 6 points) on Friday night, with the two Northeast clubs meeting at Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium on the campus of Harvard University. Kickoff for the match is set for 7:00 PM EST and can be watched live via YouTube .

"The players have responded incredibly well to the difficult result in Washington," said Jim Gabarra, Sky Blue FC Technical Director & Head Coach. "We have had a very good week of training and look forward to a highly competitive match with Boston."

Sky Blue FC is coming off a heartbreaking loss that occurred last Saturday night in Washington, a game in which the team dominated statistically. Unfortunately for the New Jersey side, Nigerian striker Francisca Ordega was able to finish a Crystal Dunn assist in the 92^nd minute to steal a 1-0 victory. Despite the loss, Sky Blue FC saw some very encouraging statistics accumulate from the outing. Overall, it registered a season-high 21 shots to just nine for Washington, and the New Jersey club also recorded a season-high eight corner kicks.

The Breakers are coming off a 1-0 defeat of Portland Thorns FC last weekend, a game in which Kristie Mewis provided late heroics of her own with a 93^rd minute game-winning goal. Boston has played well at home this season, winning both of the matches it has hosted.

Overall, Friday night marks the 19^th overall meeting between these two clubs, with Sky Blue FC leading the all-time series, 7-5-6. However, the Breakers have gotten the better of the New Jersey side at home over their six-season rivalry, going 4-1-1 in the six games that have been played in Massachusetts.

After Friday night, Sky Blue FC will return home to Yurcak Field on Sunday, May 31^st, to host the Houston Dash at 3:00 PM EST. Individual game tickets for that match are on sale now . Make sure you catch all of the world class NWSL action this season at Yurcak Field by calling 888-SBFC-TIX (888-723-2849)!



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