Game Preview - Wilmington Meets Charlotte For The Third Time
August 10, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Independence will host the Port City team on Saturday, August 13th at Rablewood Stadium with a kick-off time of 7pm.
Charlotte and Wilmington prepare for their third faceoff this season. Wilmington is still fighting for a playoff seed, currently standing in tenth; while Charlotte sits in seventh place.
Wilmington hosted Charlotte on May 10th which ended in a 1-1 tie. Charlotte then hosted Wilmington for their second match on July 9th losing 2-1 to the Port City team. Although Charlotte is higher in the standings, each time these teams have met on the field they have been close games.
Coach Briggs concluded, "We have nine games, including this weekend's, remaining in the season. That means we have nine more opportunities to secure a playoff seed." He continued, "We will train hard, and fight harder to get there."
Don't miss this weekend's match against the local rival team, Charlotte Independence. Can't catch the game this weekend? Join Wilmington on Saturday, August 20th for PINK NIGHT against Charleston Battery. Kick-off is at 7pm at Legion Stadium. Here's a chance to cheer on Wilmington and see the team in pink jersey's, which will benefit NHRMC Foundation Pink Ribbon Project. The auction for these pink jerseys is open now and will remain open until August 29th.
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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