Sky Blue Falls to Gold Pride, 1-0

Monday, 04 May 09, 09:38 AM · Comments(0)

This past weekend, Sky Blue FC traveled to the West Coast to take on FC Gold Pride for the second time this season. Unfortunately, Sky Blue gave up a goal in the final 4 minutes to fall to FC Gold Pride, 1-0. To see the WPS official gameday recap, click here.

The good news is that captain Christie Rampone, after suffering a hamstring injury in Sky Blue's first game, has returned to the lineup adding a much needed anchor in the defense. Her leadership and skill on the backline is unmatched and in her absence there has been an obvious hole on the pitch.

The bad news is, despite Rampone's return, Sky Blue now finds itself in last place (SB is tied in points with St. Louis, however if they were to go head-to-head with Athletica, SBFC has less 'goals for' which puts them in 7th place). In Sky Blue's four games this season, they have only been able to find the back of the net once. I may not be a world-class coach, but it's obvious something needs to change offensively. Sky Blue has the talent, but for some reason they haven't found the chemistry to make things happen up front.

Who I like offensively -- Sarah Walsh, Heather O'Reilly, and Yael Averbuch. Kasey White is another player I'd like to see more of. She only has a 40% SOG average, but she creates alot of dangerous opportunies in attacking third for Sky Blue. Obviously, Natasha Kai is another player who creates opportunities coming off the bench, however we really haven't seen much from her...yet.

Next Sunday, May 10, Sky Blue FC continues its month-long road trip and travels to Bridgeview, IL to face 3rd place Chicago Red Stars. The game will air on Fox Soccer Channel at 6pm ET. The last meeting between the Red Stars and Sky Blue resulted in a 0-0 tie.

For tickets to Sky Blue FC's next home game on May 31, visit the Sky Blue Store. Currently, SBFC is offering a Family 4-Pack (which includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 4 bags of chips)!

Sky Blue Falls to Gold Pride, 1-0

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