Christy Holly

Christy Holly is an Irish football coach and former player. From August 12, 2020 to August 31, 2021, he was the head coach of Racing Louisville in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).[1]

Christy Holly
Personal information
Date of birth 1984/1985 (age 36–37)[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
2021 Racing Louisville
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Holly previously coached at NWSL club Sky Blue FC and Georgian Court University.

Playing career

Holly played in college for John Moores University

Coaching career

After serving as an assistant coach in the Sky Blue FC organization for three years, Holly was named head coach in January 2016.[2] He stepped down from that position on 16 August 2017,[3] partially due to his relationship with then team captain, Christie Pearce.

In August 2020, he was hired as head coach of Racing Louisville.[1] On August 31, 2021, Racing Louisville announced that Holly's contract had been terminated "for cause".[4]

Coaching statistics

All competitive league games (league and domestic cup) and international matches (including friendlies) are included.

As of August 31, 2021
Team Nat Year Record
GWDLWin %
Sky Blue FC 2016–2017 38 14 7 17 036.84
Racing Louisville FC 2020–2021 21 4 7 10 019.05
Career Total 59 18 14 27 030.51

Personal life

Holly is a cousin of Gaelic footballer Barry McGoldrick.[5] He was the winner of the annual Paddy Preston award for Assistance helping his fellow man.[6][7] [8]

Footnotes
  1. The official announcement of his hiring by Racing Louisville stated that he was 35 years old.

References
  1. "Holly Named to Lead Racing Louisville FC as Head Coach" (Press release). Racing Louisville FC. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  2. Lauletta, Dan. "Sky Blue FC name Christy Holly head coach – Equalizer Soccer".
  3. "Christy Holly Steps Down as Sky Blue FC Head Coach". Sky Blue FC. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  4. "Holly's contract terminated; Sanchez appointed interim coach". 31 August 2021.
  5. Wilson, Michael (21 January 2016). "Coach Christy makes US soccer history with Sky Blue FC!". Derry Journal. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  6. http://www.skybluefc.com/player/christy-holly/
  7. http://www.skybluefc.com/player/christy-holly-2/
  8. "Racing Louisville FC appoints Christy Holly as head coach".


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