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Match Preview: Carolina RailHawks vs FC Edmonton

May 20, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
North Carolina FC News Release


Carolina RailHawks vs. FC Edmonton
Carolina RailHawks vs. FC Edmonton
(North Carolina FC)

CARY, NC - The Carolina RailHawks are tied at the top of the NASL standings and look to leap ahead this weekend as they travel to FC Edmonton for a 4PM ET match-up at Clarke Field on Sunday, May 22.

"We have to go and get a result," RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke said. "We're sitting with three games and a chance of winning the Spring Championship. We are in a great position and look forward to getting out there on Sunday and putting a performance on."

Coming off a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Miami FC last weekend at home, the RailHawks need to rejuvenate their usual powerhouse offense to secure 3 points away at FC Edmonton.

Carolina dominated Miami FC last weekend particularly at the start of the match with spectacular efforts by Kareem Moses and Alex Perez. Despite their efforts, Miami goalkeeper Daniel Vega kept his team in the game. Carolina's defense contained Miami's offense allowing just 10 shots, none of which were on target.

FC Edmonton is coming off a big win at home, defeating reigning NASL Champion the New York Cosmos 2-1. Edmonton defender Papé Diakité won the NASL Player of the Week award after scoring the winning goal in the 74th minute. On Wednesday, the Eddies defeated Canadian rival Ottawa FC 2-0 in the Amway Canadian Championship. Despite the win, the Eddies were unable to advance to the next round.

The RailHawks return to WakeMed Soccer Park Wednesday, June 1 in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup to take on in-state rival Charlotte Independence. The Open Cup/West Ham 3-Pack is available now and includes tickets to both the Third Round of the US Open Cup agaisnt Charlotte and the internation exhition match against West Ham United on July 12 with a third match ticket depending on the result of the June 1 Open Cup match against Charlotte Independence. Click here to order your Open Cup/West Ham 3-Pack.

The RailHawks return to NASL season play June 4 when the RaillHawks host Jacksonville Armada FC at 7:30PM. Click here for ticket information.

You can watch the match live on WRAL2, ESPN3 and Time Warner Cable SportsChannel or listen to the game at 1500 The Ticket.

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Carolina RailHawks vs. FC Edmonton
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