USL North Carolina FC

North Carolina FC Clinches Spot in USL Championship Playoffs

Published on October 1, 2019 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
North Carolina FC News Release


CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC clinched a spot in the USL Championship Playoffs Monday night as a result of Swope Park Rangers' 2-1 win over Birmingham Legion FC.

With the result between Swope Park and Birmingham, seventh-place NCFC (14W-9L-8D, 50 points) is guaranteed a top-10 finish in the Eastern Conference, where the top 10 teams qualify for the postseason.

Three regular-season games remain for NCFC, which is postseason bound for the second time in three seasons. Head coach Dave Sarachan's squad, coming off a 3-1 win against Ottawa Fury FC, is back at home as it hosts New York Red Bulls II at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

After traveling to Nashville SC on Oct. 12, NCFC will close out the regular season at home on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:00 p.m. against Saint Louis FC.

The start date of NCFC's postseason journey is yet to be determined, as seeds Nos. 7-10 will partake in the Play-In Round on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Seeds Nos. 1-6 begin the postseason in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, which will take place from Oct. 25-27.

For tickets to NCFC's final two regular-season home matches and information, please visit www.NorthCarolinaFC.com or call the Coastal Credit Union Box Office at 919-459-8144.

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