Goalkeeper Larry Jackson Joins Hammerheads
March 3, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - Wilmington Hammerheads FC is pleased to announce the addition of goalkeeper Larry Jackson to the roster for the upcoming 2015 USL season.
"I first saw Larry Jackson play with the U.S. U-17 Men's National Team," said Wilmington Hammerheads FC Technical Director and Head Coach Carson Porter. "He is known as 'Leaping Larry' which is a whimsical, fun nickname, but it speaks to his athleticism and ability to make great saves."
Prior to joining the Hammerheads, the six-foot one-inch goalkeeper signed with Major League Soccer's New England Revolution in 2014 after completing his collegiate career at Santa Clara University in 2012. As a senior at Santa Clara, Jackson earned all-West Coast Conference Goalkeeper of the Year.
The California native spent the 2013 season as an undergraduate assistant coach with Santa Clara's soccer program and had a brief trial run with MLS's Colorado Rapids.
"Larry [Jackson] is hard working, has good feet, has great athleticism and is a good teammate," said Porter. "He has already put together an impressive playing resume and we are really excited to have Larry with us in Wilmington."
The Hammerheads take the field for their first preseason match on Friday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. ET at UNCW Soccer Stadium. Admission to the match is free. The team kicks off their 2015 USL regular season at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 28 versus the Richmond Kickers at Legion Stadium. Season ticket packages and single tickets are now available for purchase online.
For more information regarding Wilmington Hammerheads FC, please contact (910) 777-2111 or visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com.
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