FC Montreal Welcomes the Port City Team for Mid-Week Match
August 30, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - The Wilmington Hammerheads will travel to FC Montreal on Wednesday, August 31st to play at Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard.
Wilmington and Rochester last met on April 17th where Wilmington sent Montreal home with a 2-0 loss. Montreal currently sits in last place, compared to Wilmington sitting in eleventh place. Head coach Mark Briggs elaborated, "It will be an extremely difficult game. Montreal has made some big changes to their roster and this has shown in their latest results. However, at this point in the season every game is a cup final."
Wilmington Hammerheads FC notes
- Current record: 6-11-8, 77 points
- Accumulated 29 goals in 25 games
- Taken 209 shots, 81 of which were on goal
FC Montreal Notes
- Current record: 6-18-1, 78 pts
- Accumulated 30 goals in 25 games
- Taken 239 shots, 86 of which were on goal
Wilmington Player to Watch
#10 Justin Moose
- Scored his first goal of the season Saturday against Rochester
- Accumulated 1,739 minutes of playing time
Coach Briggs concluded, "The guys showed heart, grit, and determination in Saturday's match against Rochester. We will need to bring that level of play and maintain it against Montreal tomorrow."
You can catch all the action by watching the game online at http://bit.ly/2bDLucX. Kick-off is set for 7pm tomorrow night! Also, don't miss Wilmington's next home game on Wednesday, September 7th at 7pm at Legion Stadium. Support Wilmington's Only Professional Sports Team and welcome the college students back! Tickets are available by calling 910.777.2111 or by visiting wilmingtonhammerheads.com today!
Wilmington Hammerheads FC Professional Soccer USL
The Hammerheads are a professional soccer franchise founded in 1996. Competing in the USL, the Hammerheads have grown to be an internationally recognized organization. The USL is the most sophisticated and best operated professional league beneath and in support of Major League Soccer in the United States and Canada. The goal of Wilmington Hammerheads FC is to provide an opportunity for players to develop and reach their goals, while providing affordable family entertainment to Wilmington and the surrounding areas.
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