Erica Skroski will get to start her professional career on the same field where she played college soccer.
The Rutgers University central defender was the 23rd overall selection, taken by the hometown Sky Blue FC in the National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) 2016 College Draft this afternoon.
Skroski was selected as the third pick in the third round by Sky Blue, who plays their home games at Rutgers University's Yurcak Field.
"i just wanted to be picked up by Sky Blue -- although i would have been happy anywhere," Skroski said. "To be able to continue my professional career at the same stadium from college here at Rutgers is special.