The 2019 National Women’s Soccer League preseason kicked off on Monday, March 4, and Sky Blue FC Head Coach Denise Reddy invited 28 players to the club’s first day of preseason camp.
Thirteen of Sky Blue’s 2018 squad returned, with the omission of backup goalkeeper Caroline Casey. Sources close to Sky Blue FC told Once a Metro that Casey had decided to retire following her third NWSL season.
United States women’s national team veteran midfielder Carli Lloyd once again joins Sky Blue as U.S. federation player, although she will be reporting to the club following her national team duty at the USWNT-hosted SheBelieves Cup.