USL-1 North Carolina FC

RailHawks Host Atlanta Silverbacks In First Southern Derby Matchup

Published on May 7, 2008 under USL First Division (USL-1)
North Carolina FC News Release


Cary, NC - The Carolina RailHawks (2-0-1) host the Atlanta Silverbacks (1-1-1) this Saturday May 10th at 7:30 PM at WakeMed Soccer Park in the first Southern Derby Cup match of the season. It will be Mother's Day night at WakeMed Soccer Park and the first 3,000 fans will receive a magnet schedule courtesy of KBS Accounting Firm, an official accountant of the Carolina RailHawks. Doors open at 6:00 PM and tickets ($10, $15 and $20) are still available by calling the LGFCU Box Office at 919-859-5425.

The RailHawks are looking to build momentum after two straight 1-0 wins, the latest of which was last Sunday against Miami FC at Tropical Park Stadium with a late game winner by former Silverback Dan Antoniuk. Midfielder Matt Watson, fresh off his MISL Indoor Championship with the Baltimore Blast, is expected to make his WakeMed Soccer Park debut and join Kupono Low and Martin Nuñez in the midfield. Dan Antoniuk is also expected to start and hopefully continue to entertain fans with his scoring.

"Atlanta is a team we've already seen this season," said RailHawks Head Coach Scott Schweitzer. "All their players are in now and it will be a better squad than the first game of the season. We will have to declare dominance at home, play for our fans and sponsors and make sure we keep a true home field advantage every game this season."

The Atlanta Silverbacks are coming of a key home loss against 2007 USL-1 Champion Seattle Sounders. They are led by midfielder Mac Kandji and forwards Jerson Monteiro and Warren Ukah who add speed to their attack. Defenders Matt Bobo and David Hayes will attempt to neutralize their former teammate Dan Antoniuk and his powerful finishes.

"The RailHawks are playing good soccer right now," said Silverbacks Head Coach Jason Smith. "Having opened the season against them, we know how dangerous they can be. We have to hope that we continue to improve, and we know it is going to be a difficult place to steal three points."

The Carolina RailHawks Women will make their WakeMed Soccer Park debut the following Friday, May 16th at 7:30 PM against the Atlanta Silverbacks. For tickets to these events and information on Carolina RailHawks Men and Women season packages please visit www.carolinarailhawks.com of call the LGFCU box office at 919-859-KICK (919-859-5425).

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