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Carolina Travels to Indianapolis to Face Spring Season Champs Indy Eleven

October 14, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
North Carolina FC News Release


MATCHDAY INFO: CAROLINA RAILHAWKS VS INDY ELEVEN KICKOFF: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 - 7:30 P.M. ET

BROADCAST INFO: TV: WRAL 2, TWC SPORTSCHANNEL, beIN SPORTS RADIO: 1550 AM THE TICKET LIVE UPDATES: @RAILHAWKS FC #INDvCAR

Match Preview: The Carolina RailHawks (10W-7D-12L; 37pts; 7th place) travel to Indianapolis, Ind. to face the Indy Eleven (12W-10D-6L; 46 pts; 3rd place) Saturday at Carroll Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The RailHawks will have a chance to take the series on Indy's turf in a match that still has playoff implications.

The clubs sit even this year, with a 4-1 RailHawks loss on June 11, however, redemption came for Carolina in the form of an exciting 3-2 home win on August 20. The win saw goals from Steven Miller, Omar Bravo and Matt Fondy.

This weekend could see the hopeful return of Bravo, who has been sidelined with an injury the past two games. The forward has scored four goals, while also picking up an assist, this Fall Season.

Last Time Out: The RailHawks are coming off a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Rayo OKC on Wednesday night. Despite numerous close chances and an offensive onslaught from Carolina, goalkeeper Daniel Fernandes was able to preserve his cleansheet. Rayo OKC added a late goal in the 83rd minute as Michel's shot from the center of the box slipped past Sylvestre. With the loss, the RailHawks picked up a win, a draw and a loss this season against the NASL expansion team.

Players to Watch: #31 Steven Miller One of the keys to Carolina's 3-2 win the last time they faced the Indy Eleven was a staunch defense, as they worked to hold one of the league's top scoring teams to only two goals. A staunch defender, Steven Miller has racked up 22 clearances, 6 blocks and 27 interceptions this season in only 12 games played, after he missed the Spring Season with an injury. He has been one of the key backbones of a RailHawks defense that has allowed only six goals in the team's last nine games.

#14 î=89amon Zayed Indy Eleven boasts the NASL's second leading goal scorer, as Zayed has found the back of the net 14 times this year in 28 games, producing nearly one-fourth of Indy's offense this season. The forward has also picked up six assists along the way, racking up 19 points. The Libyan national earned 2011's title of League of Ireland Player of the Year and hasn't slowed down much since.

Coming Up Next: The RailHawks will be taking on Minnesota United FC on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at WakeMed Soccer Park for the last home game of the season. This game will serve as Fan Appreciation Night and Diversity Night for the RailHawks. Thus far, the RailHawks and the Loons haves split the series, with a 2-1 RailHawks win on April 2 and a 5-1 RailHawks loss on July 2.

West Ham United Jersey Auction to benefit Equality NC: The RailHawks are auctioning off West Ham United jerseys to benefit Equality NC, a local advocacy group dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for LGBTQ North Carolinians. Now through October 15, 10 jerseys will be up for auction signed by over 10 West Ham United players including fan favorites Andy Carroll, Pedro Obiang and Manuel Lanzini. To place a bid, visit qtego.net/qlink/CarolinaRailHawks.

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