Christy Holly
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1984/1985 (age 36–37)[1][a] | ||
| 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 | |||
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]
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]
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
| Sky Blue FC | 
|
2016–2017 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 36.84 |
| Racing Louisville FC |
|
2020–2021 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 19.05 |
| Career Total | 59 | 18 | 14 | 27 | 30.51 | ||
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[]
- ^ The official announcement of his hiring by Racing Louisville stated that he was 35 years old.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "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.
- ^ "Holly's contract terminated; Sanchez appointed interim coach". 31 August 2021.
- ^ 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/[bare URL]
- ^ http://www.skybluefc.com/player/christy-holly-2/[bare URL]
- ^ "Racing Louisville FC appoints Christy Holly as head coach".
External links[]
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- Living people
- National Women's Soccer League coaches
- Racing Louisville FC coaches
- NJ/NY Gotham FC coaches
- 1980s births
- Football managers from Northern Ireland
- Expatriate sportspeople from Northern Ireland in the United States
- British expatriate football managers
- Expatriate soccer managers in the United States
- College women's soccer coaches in the United States
- Alumni of Liverpool John Moores University
- Northern Ireland association football biography stubs