Christy Holly
Christy Holly is an Irish football coach and former player, who is the head coach of Racing Louisville FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).[1]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 1984/1985 (age 35–36)[1][lower-alpha 1] | ||
Place of birth | Derry, Northern Ireland | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
John Moores University | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Limavady United | |||
Teams managed | |||
Georgian Court University (assistant) | |||
Sky Blue FC Reserves (assistant) | |||
2013–2015 | Sky Blue FC (assistant) | ||
2016–2017 | Sky Blue FC | ||
2020– | Racing Louisville FC | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Holly previously coached at fellow NWSL club Sky Blue FC, as well as at Georgian Court University.
Playing career
Holly played in college for John Moores University and professionally for Limavady United in the Irish Premier League.
Coaching career
Coaching statistics
All competitive league games (league and domestic cup) and international matches (including friendlies) are included.
- As of August 21, 2017
Team | Nat | Year | Record | ||||
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G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
Sky Blue FC | ![]() |
2016–2017 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 36.84 |
Career Total | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 36.84 |
Personal life
Holly is a cousin of Gaelic footballer Barry McGoldrick.[4] He was the winner of the annual Paddy Preston award for Assistance helping his fellow man.[5][6] Holly is engaged to former USWNT Captain Christie Pearce.[7]
Footnotes
- The official announcement of his hiring by Racing Louisville stated that he was 35 years old.
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References
- "Holly Named to Lead Racing Louisville FC as Head Coach" (Press release). Racing Louisville FC. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- Lauletta, Dan. "Sky Blue FC name Christy Holly head coach – Equalizer Soccer".
- "Christy Holly Steps Down as Sky Blue FC Head Coach". Sky Blue FC. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- Wilson, Michael (21 January 2016). "Coach Christy makes US soccer history with Sky Blue FC!". Derry Journal. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- http://www.skybluefc.com/player/christy-holly/
- http://www.skybluefc.com/player/christy-holly-2/
- "Racing Louisville FC appoints Christy Holly as head coach".
External links
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