Paige Monaghan was drafted by Sky Blue FC on Jan. 10. Monaghan was the first pick of the second round of the draft. Photo courtesy of Paige Monaghan.
When Paige Monaghan stepped up to the podium after being chosen by Sky Blue FC with the 10th pick of the National Women’s Soccer League Draft on Jan. 10, she immediately forgot everything she had planned to say.
Not only is the Succasunna, New Jersey, native realizing her dream of becoming a professional soccer player, but she will be doing so at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, half an hour from home.