LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Racing Louisville FC has terminated head coach Christy Holly's contract "for cause," the club announced Tuesday night. The announcement did not provide any additional details on the termination.


What You Need To Know

  • Racing Louisville FC has terminated head coach Christy Holly's contract

  • The announcement did not prvide additional details on the termination

  • Mario Sanchez will serve as the team's interim head coach until a permanent hire is made

  • Holly was hired in August 2020

Mario Sanchez, head of Soccer Holdings' youth academy system, will serve as the team's interim head coach until a permanent hire is made. 

Holly was hired as the head coach of Racing Louisville in August 2020. He previously coached at the National Women's Soccer League club Sky Blue FC and Georgian Court University. 

Racing Louisville said Sanchez is a USSF 'A' license coach with 21 years of NCAA Division 1 coaching experience who originally joined the club's parent company, Soccer Holdings, in 2019. 

The team will continue its inaugural season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday when hosting OL Reign at Lynn Family Stadium.