Sky Blue FC (0-12-3, 3 points) returned to National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) action on Saturday night, suffering a 4-0 defeat to the top-ranked North Carolina Courage (14-1-3, 45 points) at Yurcak Field. With the win, the Courage clinched a playoff spot for the 2018 season.
“We put together a great first half against the top team in the league and we need to build on that,” said Sky Blue FC head coach Denise Reddy. “We mixed transition with possession and it was class. If we can do that, then we’re definitely going to be taking points in the future.