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Mexican Legend Claudio Suarez to Explore Return to Soccer

August 18, 2010 - U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2)
North Carolina FC News Release


Cary, N.C. (Wednesday, August 18, 2010) - The Carolina RailHawks announced today that Mexican legend Claudio Suarez has accepted an invitation to train with the team starting September 1 and will play in at least one match with the RailHawks. Details of the match will be announced by the end of the week.

"I am very excited for the opportunity to train and play in North Carolina with the RailHawks," said Claudio Suarez. "I feel I still have the ability to play at a high level and to contribute to a professional football club."

Suarez, one of the best defenders in the world, began his career in 1988 in Mexico with Pumas UNAM, where he won a Mexican First Division championship in 1991. From 1996 to 2000 he spent time at Chivas Guadalajara leading his team to another championship in 1997. In 2000 he transferred to UANL Tigres where he stayed until 2006 joining Chivas USA of Major League Soccer until 2009. During his club career in Mexico and the United States, Suarez saw action in 555 matches, netting 53 goals.

Claudio Suarez has also had a rich International career and holds the record for most caps with the Mexican National team as well as the world record for most capped field player in history (Only Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea has more international appearances).

It is an honor to have such an International legend playing on our team," said RailHawks coach Martin Rennie. "We look forward to having him train with us and learn from his experience. It is going to be interesting to have him with our club and explore the possibility of having him here for a longer period of time in the future."

The RailHawks embark on a two-game road trip this weekend that will take them to Austin on August 22 and to Tampa on August 25. They return home for a match against the Puerto Rico Islanders on Saturday August 28. For tickets and information please contact the LGFCU Box Office at www.carolinarailhawks.com or by calling 919-859-5425.

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