NASL North Carolina FC

Burse Named Defensive Player of the Week

Published on June 25, 2012 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
North Carolina FC News Release


CARY, NC (June 25, 2012) - The North American Soccer League has named Carolina RailHawks Goalkeeper Ray Burse Defensive Player of the Week for Week 13. On Saturday night against FC Edmonton, Burse made three saves to earn his second consecutive shutout and third of the year. This is Burse's second Defensive Player of the Week award in 2012 after receiving the honor for a Week 1 shutout against defending NASL Champion Minnesota Stars in the NASL Champions Challenge.

"Ray has shown great composure along with the entire defense," said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. "In the second half we were forced to work hard defensively to preserve the shutout. Ray's organization and leadership, as well as his saves, were key in earning the victory and the shutout."

Burse currently ranks third among all goalkeepers in saves with 45 saves on the year. In his first season with the RailHawks, Burse has started all 13 NASL games and has been a key factor in the teams turn around, allowing only three goals during the team's current five match unbeaten streak in league play.

The RailHawks will travel to Florida on June 30th to play against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers at 7:30 PM. The game can be watched live at www.CarolinaRailHawks.com/live. The RailHawks will return to action at WakeMed Soccer Park on July 3rd at 7:00 PM in a special night that will include a fireworks show when the Silverbacks come to town. Tickets for the match are available online at www.CarolinaRailHawks.com. For information about upcoming matches and tickets, contact the Cruizers Box Office at 919-459-8144 or tickets@CarolinaRailHawks.com. The July 7th match at 7:00 PM against the Strikers will also have a fireworks show after the match.

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