Who is Christy Holly, the Irish soccer coach facing US sexual abuse allegations?

Holly played for Limavady United before working his way up to head coach of Sky Blue FC of New Jersey before taking over as head coach at  Racing Louisville in 2020.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - AUGUST 18: Head coach Christy Holly of Racing Louisville FC speaks with Savannah McCaskill #7 against Chicago Red Stars at Lynn Family Stadium on August 18, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Racing Louisville President James O’Connor has apologised to fans of the NWSL soccer team as well as to the former player who came forward with allegations of sexual abuse.

Wicklow man O'Connor is a former Republic of Ireland U21 international who played with Stoke, West Brom, Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday during a long career.