Morristown, N.J. (Monday, November 24, 2014) – Sky Blue FC announced today the club has acquired the rights to forward Samantha Kerr from the Western New York Flash. In exchange for the Australian playmaker, Sky Blue FC sends a first round pick (No. 4 overall) in the 2015 NWSL College Draft and the rights to midfielder Elizabeth Eddy to Western New York.

“This is a huge acquisition for Sky Blue FC,” Sky Blue FC head coach Jim Gabarra said. “Sam is one of the most promising young players in the world and has been at the top of our list of players we have attempted to acquire. She has great pace combined with incredible and versatile attacking qualities that make her one of the elite forwards in our league.”

Kerr, 21, had a big season for the Flash in 2014, leading her team with 22 points and nine goals while finishing third on the team with four assists. She made 20 appearances for Western New York this past year, starting every match. During her first NWSL campaign in 2013, Kerr started 19 games over 21 appearances, registering six goals and five assists to help lead the Flash to the NWSL Shield. The Flash eventually fell to Portland Thorns FC in the 2013 NWSL Championship match.

“Sky Blue FC, like every club in the world, is looking for goal scorers,” Gabarra added. “The difference that Nadia Nadim made at the end of our last season displayed what a difference they can make in terms of results.”

Internationally, Kerr made her debut for the Australian Women’s National Team in 2009, just five months after her 15th birthday. Two years later, she made two starts in three appearances for the Matildas in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Professionally, the Western Australia native began her club career in 2008 for Perth Glory in the Australian W-League. She remained in Perth until 2012 before joining Sydney FC. After a two year stint in Sydney, Kerr returned to Perth for the 2014 W-League season.

“I am super excited to join Sky Blue FC because I have always gotten along really well with the players there,” Kerr said. “New Jersey is a great state, and the club has always been a tough competitor. I look forward to joining the team and working together to have a very successful season!”

Sky Blue FC maintains the second overall selection in the 2015 NWSL College Draft this January and will now have four picks in the draft. Eddy was a fourth round selection of Sky Blue FC in last year’s college draft but did not participate in order to play collegiate lacrosse.

Fans can catch all of the action from Kerr and Sky Blue FC in 2015 by picking up season tickets, which are now available. Season ticket packages start as low as $120, with significant discounts and a free parking pass being offered to those who purchase before December 20th. Fans who would like to take advantage of these great savings can do so by calling 888-SBFC-TIX (888-723-2849) or by placing an order online.

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