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Sky Blue FC Re-Sign Defenders Freeman and Tiernan

January 30, 2019 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Sky Blue FC News Release


Sky Blue FC midfielder Madison Tiernan
Sky Blue FC midfielder Madison Tiernan
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Tinton Falls, N.J. - Sky Blue FC have re-signed defender Mandy Freeman and midfielder Madison Tiernan to new contracts ahead of the 2019 National Women's Soccer League season. Per team and league policies, terms of the contract were not announced.

"I am really excited to have both Mandy and Madison back this season, both of whom have contributed greatly to our club in the past two years," Head Coach Denise Reddy said. "They both bring with them a great mentality and character and the ability to have an immediate impact on a game."

Freeman, 23, made 21 appearances in 2018 for Sky Blue, all of them starts. During that time she recorded the second-most interceptions on the team with 41, behind fellow defender Sarah Killion.

During her rookie campaign Freeman played in 21 matches, 20 of them starts, tallying one assist. That same season she led the team in clearances (71) and interceptions (42).

Drafted No. 10 overall in the 2017 NWSL College Draft, Freeman was a stand-out at the University of Southern California where she garnered the 2016 PAC-12 Defensive Player of the Year award and helped lead her team to a NCAA College Cup Championship.

Tiernan, 23, appeared in 22 matches during the 2018 season, during which she scored two goals and recorded one assist. Additionally, she had the second-most tackles (47) on the entire squad.

As a rookie in 2017 Tiernan played in 20 matches for Sky Blue, scoring three goals and recording one assists.

Prior to being drafted No. 24 overall in the 2017 NWSL College Draft Tiernan spent four years at Rutgers University where she received All-Big Ten Second Team accolades.




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Sky Blue FC defender Mandy Freeman
Sky Blue FC defender Mandy Freeman
 Sky Blue FC midfielder Madison Tiernan
Sky Blue FC midfielder Madison Tiernan
  



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