After being suspended before the start of last week's game in DC, Sky Blue FC coach Ian Sawyers has been officially fired by the club as coach and general manager.
"The disagreements between the coach, team, and management made it impossible to move forward successfully," Sky Blue CEO and president Thomas Hofstetter said in a press statement. "We need to maintain the goals, and the atmosphere that is most conducive for our team, and be able to focus on building the league. Consequently, we felt this move was necessary. I have incredibly strong belief in the Sky Blue FC team as players and as people, and the tremendous character and strength they have shown throughout this process demonstrates that they will be successful both on and off the field."
Vice president of sales and marketing Gerry Marrone replaces Sawyers as the club's general manager. Kelly Lindsey is serving as the club's interim coach.
