USL-1 North Carolina FC

Carolina RailHawks to Take On Chivas USA

Published on April 23, 2007 under USL First Division (USL-1)
North Carolina FC News Release


The Carolina RailHawks will play Major League Soccer's stalwart Chivas USA at SAS Soccer Park on Tuesday May 8th at 7:30 PM.

"I am excited to have Chivas USA, which includes players such as Amado Guevara and Claudio Suarez, play against the RailHawks in our beautiful facility." said Carolina RailHawks President and General Manager Chris Economides, "It will be a chance for our players to measure up to them and show their true talent."

Founded on August 2, 2004, Club Deportivo Chivas USA is the sister team of Club Deportivo Guadalajara, popularly known as 'Chivas', Mexico's most beloved soccer club. Chivas USA, which celebrated its inaugural season as a Major League Soccer expansion team in 2005, brings a boldly different approach to the world of professional sports in the United States. Now in their third season, Chivas USA reached the Conference semifinals in 2006 where they were eliminated by the Houston Dynamo.

"Chivas USA is pleased to be facing the RailHawks at SAS Soccer Park. The match comes in the middle of our first two-game road trip of 2007, and we look forward to spending several days in beautiful Cary, North Carolina as we look to build on our strong start to 2007. We invite Chivas fans from across North Carolina and beyond to come out and support their team on May 8," said Chivas USA Head Coach Preki Radosavljevic.

Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday April 24th at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 919-859-KICK (859-5425) or at SAS Soccer Park's Box office on the East side of the stadium Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Ticket prices are $10, $15, and $20 in advance or $12, $17, and $22 on day of game. Carolina RailHawks Season Ticket holders will be able to use their tickets to Exhibition Game #1 to gain access to the game.

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