{"id":25824,"date":"2020-02-04T15:53:48","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T20:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsoccer.com\/?p=25824"},"modified":"2020-02-04T15:53:48","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T20:53:48","slug":"nwsl-paige-monaghan-re-signs-with-sky-blue-fc-haley-kopymeyer-waived-by-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2020\/02\/04\/nwsl-paige-monaghan-re-signs-with-sky-blue-fc-haley-kopymeyer-waived-by-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"NWSL: Paige Monaghan re-signs with Sky Blue FC; Haley Kopymeyer waived by Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

Howell, New Jersey \u2014<\/strong> Paige Monaghan is proud of her New Jersey roots. She’s a self-proclaimed “Jersey girl” and was elated when drafted by Sky Blue FC last year. Now, Monaghan has inked a deal with Sky Blue FC for two years to stay in her home state.<\/p>\n

A native of Succasunna, New Jersey, Monaghan featured in 23 appearances for Sky Blue in her rookie season. Out of those appearances, 20 were starts for the Butler University alum. Her first career goal came against the Chicago Red Stars in August.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Monaghan also scored a second goal in the match. The two goals were her lone tallies of 2019. The forward also provided one assist against Chicago, but this time during their July competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m a Jersey girl through and through,\u201d Monaghan said, via a press release. \u201cI\u2019m pumped to represent Sky Blue and play in front of the New Jersey and New York crowd. I want to compete for myself, my teammates, and my coaches in the best league in the world. We\u2019ve got a lot to prove and I\u2019m so excited for it!\u201d<\/p>\n

This season, Sky Blue FC will compete in matches at Red Bull Arena, as part of a deal with the New York Red Bulls<\/a>. Sky Blue FC head coach Freya Coombe said she was thrilled that Monaghan wanted to return and ink a two-year deal.<\/p>\n

“Her pace and appetite for goal causes so many problems for the opposition,” Coombe said. “I am excited to see her link up with our new signings in the attacking third and score more goals this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Alyse LaHue, Sky Blue’s general manager, said that the rookie is only scratching the surface of her potential. \u201cAs a New Jersey native that wants to fight for her hometown club, she\u2019s someone we want to see wearing the badge for years to come,” LaHue said.<\/p>\n

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Raise your hands if you\u2019re ready for the 2\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e3 season at @RedBullArena<\/a>! #SBFC<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qfER5daV5g<\/a><\/p>\n

— Gotham FC (@GothamFC) February 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n