Eagles Head North For Back To Back Weekend
Published on May 3, 2012 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
After last week's 2-0 victory over Antigua the Eagles will travel to Pennsylvania and New York to face the Harrisburg City Islanders and the undefeated Rochester Rhinos. The City Islanders will host the Eagles on Friday May 4 at 7 PM at the Skyline Sports Complex, where the Eagles will look for their second consecutive win. On May 5, the Rhinos will host the Eagles at 7 PM at the Sahlen's Stadium.
The Eagles 2-0 victory over Antigua last week brought the Eagles their first USL PRO win of the season. After having a rough start, the Eagles found their way to victory. Eagle veterans Luke Williams and Jorge Herrera helped were key to the Eagles win against Antigua.
Harrisburg City Islanders kicked off their 2012 USL PRO season home opener against the Wilmington Hammerheads which resulted in 0-0 draw after the game was delayed half-an-hour due to lighting. The City Islanders hold an overall record of 1-1-0. Charlotte's first meeting resulted in a 2-1 loss.
The Rochester Rhino's continue their perfect season with an overall record of 3-0-0 after their third consecutive victory over the Dayton Dutch Lions. The undefeated Rhino's will host the Eagles as it's their home opener of the 2012 USL Pro season.
Following these two next games the Eagles will head home where they will host a double header. The Lady Eagles open their 2012 W-League season and home opener on May 11, at 5:30 pm followed by the men's team at 8 pm who will host the Rochester Rhino's. The double header will take place at the Charlotte Christian Stadium.
Tickets can be purchased at www.charlotteeagles.com, for groups of 15 or more contact the ticket office at 704-841-8644.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from May 3, 2012
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