Looking to Secure a Playoff Seed, Wilmington Travels
August 4, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - On Saturday, August 6th, the Wilmington Hammerheads will travel to Rochester NY to take on the Rhinos at Rhinos Stadium.
Wilmington currently sits in tenth place, fighting for a playoff seed; while Rochester sits in a cushioned seventh place standing.
Although Wilmington has lost three out of the past four games, and tying Bethlehem on July 17th, the Port City team is working to change that. Newcomer, #91 Jermie Lynch, played in Wilmington's last match against Pittsburgh where he proved his ability by scoring the only goal of the match, and his first for Wilmington. Head coach Mark Briggs stated in a recent interview, "He immediately stepped onto the field and carried the weight of the game. He's just what we need at this point in the season as we fight to reach a playoff position."
Wilmington Notes
Played 20 2016 USL games so far Accumulated 24 points, with 25 goals Recently signed #21 Michael Binns and #91 Jermie Lynch
Rochester Notes
Played 21 2016 USL games so far Accumulated 32 points, with 24 goals Recently signed #32 Chase Miller
Wilmington Players to Watch
#47 Defender, Ashani Fairclough From Jamaica Played for Seattle Sounders in 2015 16 games played, with 1,413 minutes 4 goals scored, second on goals leaderboard 1 assist 7 yellow cards, resulting in a one game suspension #91 Forward, Jermie Lynch From Jamaica Played for St. Louis FC, currently on loan for the remainder of the season 1 game, with 35 minutes Scored his 1 goal in his first appearance, against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Don't miss Wilmington continue to fight for a playoff seed this Saturday, against the Rochester Rhinos at 6pm. Although they are on the road, you can catch all the action at the Fox & Hound Sports Tavern; Wilmington's official watch party location.
For more information regarding Wilmington Hammerheads FC or to purchase season tickets, please contact (910)777-2111 or visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com.
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. Wilmington Hammerheads FC Public Relations -Morgan Pare - Wilmington, NC - 910.777.2111 x20p Twitter: @WilmHammerheads | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilmingtonhammerheadsfc
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