NC Courage to Take on Washington Spirit in NWSL Preseason Showdown at City Stadium in Richmond
December 6, 2017 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
North Carolina FC News Release
CARY, NC - The reigning NWSL Shield Winners North Carolina Courage are scheduled to travel to City Stadium in Richmond, Va. to take on the Washington Spirit on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. a before the 2018 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Season.
In partnership with the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers, the match will serve as the marquee game during the Jefferson Cup Girls Weekend, host to more than 5,000 players and 350 participating teams. Following a 72-hour private pre-sale for Season Ticket Holders, general admission tickets for $20 (VIP tickets - $35) will go on sale on Friday, Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. at RichmondKickers.com.
"We are thrilled that the Kickers' new long-term lease for City Stadium now allows the club to attract high profile events year-round," commented Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Director of Soccer. "The Courage and Spirit rosters are comprised of numerous national team players who have represented their countries on the international stage, and this is a fantastic opportunity for the RVA community to see many of the world's best players right here at City Stadium. We are delighted to collaborate with the Washington Spirit, North Carolina Courage, and Richmond Strikers to bring this world-class match to Richmond."
This match will serve as an important exhibition game as some of the world's best players will go head to head at City Stadium for the first time in history. While the NWSL is new to City Stadium, it has previously hosted U.S. Women's National Team exhibitions against Iceland on Oct. 8, 2006, South Korea on Nov. 1, 2008 and Brazil on Sept. 20, 1998.
The NC Courage closed out the 2017 season with a hard-fought battle against the Portland Thorns in Orlando for the NWSL Championship following a superb regular season. With an overall regular season record of 16W-7L-1D, the Courage concluded this standout inaugural season as the NWSL Shield Winners. The Regular Season Champions look to carry momentum into 2018 as the core of the team's roster from last year has been preserved.
The NC Courage returns to Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC for its sophomore season this spring. Season Tickets and Flex Plans are on sale now, and fans can secure 2018 Season Tickets for $0 down. Call 919-459-8144 or visit NCCourage.com/Tickets to purchase your tickets for our highly anticipated 2018 NWSL Season.
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