The big question is how soon will Walsh be available to play. If healthy, she’s one of the fastest players in the league, but the hamstring injury has been a problem for her. The draft pick will help replace the one we lost in the Fletcher/Welsh deal.

I am in shock. I was hoping for big things from Hanks. I wonder if other circumstances other then playing had something to do with this. I wish Hanks and Francielle luck.

Kelly Lindsey, Sky Blue’s coach, is a Notre Dame grad, so that might have something to do with her wanting Hanks. They already have two other Fighting Irish grads, Jen Buczkowski and Christie Shaner, on their roster. Good luck to Francielle, but she hadn’t been playing much lately, although I’m not sure why. Good luck to Hanks! I really wanted her to succeed here in Saint Louis and I thought maybe the goal on Wednesday might be a turning point, but this team needs offense now. Hopefully, Walsh will be healthy and give us that.