Match Preview: North Carolina FC to Face Fort Lauderdale CF this Saturday at Home
June 3, 2021 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
North Carolina FC News Release
CARY, NC - North Carolina FC will remain at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park to take on Fort Lauderdale CF on Saturday, June 5 at 7 p.m. ET. The young squad will look to add their first win of the season in Saturday's contest, following a hard-fought, physical competition against FC Tucson last weekend. Tickets are currently available in limited quantities here.
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Players to Watch
North Carolina FC - #19 Jay Tee Kamara
A force in all of North Carolina FC's matches thus far and adding an assist in last Saturday's game, Jay Tee Kamara will look to score his first goal of the season in Saturday's match against Fort Lauderdale CF. Head coach John Bradford calls Kamara "extremely dangerous off the dribble," complimenting his ability to "see the game well," skills that the 18-year-old will look to utilize in this weekend's contest.
Fort Lauderdale CF - #30 George Acosta
In eight appearances with Fort Lauderdale CF, Acosta has scored a goal and tallied four assists, making the midfielder the league's leader in assists, a statistic that Acosta boasts at only 21 years old. In mid-May, Acosta was named Player of the Week for scoring a goal and adding two assists in a singular game against FC Tucson, and will look to continue his dominance on offense in Saturday's match against NCFC.
Last Time Out
North Carolina FC's last performance saw a hard-fought, physical battle that entailed a weather delay and multiple cards administered between the two teams as NCFC fell to FC Tucson 2-1. Selmir Miščić recorded the goal for the home team in the early minutes of the match, his second of the season, and Jay Tee Kamara notched the assist.
Up Next: North Carolina FC will travel to take on Greenville Triumph SC on Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. ET at Legacy Early College in Greenville, South Carolina.
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- Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers to Host David Bulow Celebration of Life Saturday - Richmond Kickers
- Carson Pickett and Debinha Named to NWSL May Team of the Month - North Carolina FC
- FC Tucson Transfers Gerard Lavergne to York United FC - FC Tucson
- Forward Madison to Host Wisconsin Badgers in August Exhibition Game - Forward Madison FC
- Richmond Kickers Announce Stadium Capacity Update - Richmond Kickers
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