Eagles look to keep win streak alive
Published on July 2, 2004 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
The Charlotte Eagles and Lady Eagles continue their 2004 seasons on the road this weekend, looking to keep their win streaks alive. The Lady Eagles have a four game win streak going, and hope to extend that to six with two away games this weekend. The Eagles men's pro team is undefeated in their last six regular season matches with a Southern Division leading record of 7-1-1 for 22 points.
Charlotte Lady Eagles @ Richmond Kickers Destiny - Tonight, July 2, 2004
Cary Street Field on the Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University is the site of tonight's Lady Eagles match against Atlantic Division opponent the Richmond Kickers Destiny. It will be the first meeting of the two teams in the Kickers Destiny's inaugural season. The Lady Eagles currently hold second place in the Atlantic Division at 6-1-1 for 19 points. Richmond trails in fifth place in the division at 3-3-1 for 10 points. The match against Richmond is the second of three away games for the Lady Eagles in four days. Charlotte shutout Northern Virginia 5-0 on Wednesday night, and have their third road game of the week on Saturday July 3rd, facing the 2003 W-League National Champions, the Wilmington Hammerheads.
Charlotte Eagles @ New Hampshire Phantoms - Tonight, July 2, 2004
The Charlotte Eagles are in New Hampshire tonight for their match against the Northern Division New Hampshire Phantoms. Both the Eagles and Phantoms lead their respective divisions. Charlotte is 7-1-1 for 22 points to lead the Pro Soccer League Southern Division and New Hampshire is 7-3-1 for 22 points, leading the Northern Division. Tonight's game will be the only time for the two teams to meet in the regular season. The Eagles will be looking for their third straight regular season win with the 2003 PSL Champion Wilmington Hammerheads hot on their heals in the Southern Division at 7-4-1 for 22 points. Following the July 2nd match, the Eagles continue on the Road for a make up match on Tuesday, July 6th at Northern Virginia, before returning home for a two game home stand on July 9th and 10th at beautiful Waddell Stadium. The Eagles host Northern Virginia on July 9th, 8:00pm, following the Lady Eagles match at 5:30pm, and they host the West Virginia Chaos on July 10th at 7:30pm.
Charlotte Lady Eagles @ Hampton Roads Piranhas - Saturday, July 3, 2004
The Lady Eagles finish off their three game Virginia Road trip on Saturday night, facing the 2003 W-League National Champions, the Hampton Roads Piranhas. Hampton Roads comes into Saturday night's match being undefeated since the 2002 season. They are also the only team to beat the Lady Eagles this season. Hampton Roads defeated the Lady Eagles by a score of 2-0 back on June 5th. Following the July 3rd match, the Lady Eagles return home to host the Piranhas on July 9th at beautiful Waddell Stadium, 5:30pm in another doubleheader evening with the Eagles game following at 8:00pm
Tickets and Stadium information:
The Eagles and Lady Eagles play all regular season home games at beautiful Waddell Stadium located on the campus of E.E. Waddell High School, 1 mile west of I-77 on Nations Ford Road (Exit 4). Tickets for the can be purchased by calling (704) 841-8644 x 30, or at the gate on the night of the game. Group and Multi-game ticket packages are also available. General admission tickets for regular season games are $8.00 for Adults, and $5.00 for Students (6-18). Five and under FREE! Friday, July 9th
Live Music by:
Soul Purpose & Psalm 9
Friday, July 9th is Domino's Night for another doubleheader evening with the Charlotte Eagles and Lady Eagles at beautiful Waddell Stadium. The first 200 youth fans will receive a FREE Domino's Water Bottle. The Lady Eagles kick off at 5:30pm, followed by the Eagles match at 8:00 pm. To add to the Awesome Soccer, we'll have the Coca-Cola Fun Zone, Live Music, the Buckwild Frisbee Toss, and the "Bojangoal Kickout!"
Daka and Swinehart Earn Team of the Week Honors
(Tampa, FL) The United Soccer Leagues announced the honors for week eleven of the 2004 season. Eagles midfielder Patrick Daka and veteran forward Dustin Swinehart were named to the USL Pro Soccer League "Team of the Week."
First year Eagles' midfielder Patrick Daka is a native of Zimbabwe. He played in the PDL with the Cascade Surge before joining Charlotte. Daka earned "Team of the Week" honors for week 11 of the 2004 season, for his offense leading two goal performance in the Eagles' 3-0 victory over the Western Mass Pioneers on June 26th. Patrick now has four goals and one assist for nine points this season for Charlotte. The former Zimbabwe National Team player brings some great experience to the Charlotte Team. He can hold the ball well in the midfield and dish it to set up dangerous offensive opportunities. Daka is also a very strong finisher.
Veteran forward Dustin Swinehart earned Pro Soccer League "Team of the Week" honors for his goal and assist in the 3-0 win over the Western Mass Pioneers. This is the third week for Swinehart to be named to the Pro Soccer League "Team of the Week." He also received the honor in weeks four and nine of the season. Swinehart is currently second on the team in points with four goals and three assists for eleven points. Dustin turned down offers from A-League teams, the Rochester Rhinos and the Richmond Kickers to return for his 7th season with the Eagles this year despite the move to the Pro Soccer League from the A-League.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from July 2, 2004
- Lady Eagles extend win streak to five - Charlotte Eagles
- Phantoms second-half comeback nabs Eagles 3-1 - Charlotte Eagles
- Eagles look to keep win streak alive - Charlotte Eagles
- Giovanni Savarese Rejoins Rough Riders - Long Island Rough Riders
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