Reddy to assist Sky Blue with transition into WPS

Denise Reddy is keenly aware of the challenges facing Sky Blue Soccer when the club adds a Women’s Professional Soccer entry to its stable of offerings next spring, which already includes a W-League team as well as youth camps and schools.

“The hardest thing, people will tell you,” Reddy said, “is that soccer in the United States is a participation sport, not a spectator sport. It’s not going to be, okay, we’re here, come watch us.”

Reddy is a Sky Blue original, having worked as an assistant coach during the team’s inaugural season in 2006, and currently serving as head coach of the W-League club. Ian Sawyers will coach the team in WPS next spring with Reddy as his top assistant.