Hurricane Matthew Forces Date Change for RailHawks-Strikers Match
October 6, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
NEW YORK - The North American Soccer League (NASL) announced today that the match between the Carolina RailHawks and Fort Lauderdale Strikers, which was originally scheduled for WakeMed Soccer Park, has been moved to Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Weather concerns related to Hurricane Matthew forced the change, as the Strikers will be making their way up to Cary, N.C., from South Florida, where the hurricane is expected to have an impact.
"After consulting with the League and Ft. Lauderdale, we all agreed that rescheduling the game to Sunday was the safest option for all involved," said RailHawks President and General Manager Curt Johnson. "We expect a good competitive game on Sunday and look forward to the match as we make a push for the playoffs."
The matchup between the RailHawks and Strikers is the second Week 15 clash to be postponed because of weather concerns stemming from Hurricane Matthew. Jacksonville Armada FC and Indy Eleven will play at a later date after having their Saturday encounter moved.
"At the end of the day, the safety of our stakeholders - players, coaches, staff, and fans - is our top priority," said NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson. "We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work through this situation."
The league does not expect the weather concerns associated with Hurricane Matthew to affect any additional weekend matches.
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