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RailHawks Kick off 2016 NASL Season with 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 2nd

March 10, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
North Carolina FC News Release


CARY, NC - The Carolina RailHawks will kick off their 10th anniversary season with back-to-back home games starting on Saturday, March 26th at 12:00 p.m. when the RailHawks host 10-time Mexican Champion Toluca F.C. in an international exhibition match, followed by a regular season home-opener bash on Saturday, April 2nd, when they host Minnesota United FC.

Fans can expect a game day experience like never seen before. The regular season home opener will feature entertainment for both adults and children, and attendees will have the chance to see the revamped 2016 RailHawks roster kickoff their spring season against Minnesota United FC. Fans won't want to miss this party and the chance to see the RailHawks start the season with a win!

Review the RailHawks' positive upgrades to their 2016 game-day experience

Apart from witnessing world-class soccer, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the following new features during our April 2nd match:

Live performance from one of the most in-demand tribute bands in the Mid-Atlantic, Bull City Syndicate

Spectacular pregame flyover

Skydiver parachuting onto the field to deliver the game ball

In-match pyrotechnics show

In-stadium food truck rodeo featuring popular local vendors

Complimentary 10th anniversary season commemorative cup to the first 1,000 fans in attendance to the food truck rodeo

New high-quality complimentary RailHawks Match Day Guide that is game specific and has a $1,000 cash sweepstakes winner every game, RailHawks and opposing team and player information, etc.

New "Duck Donuts Family Zone" with soccer-specific activities, face painting, and inflatables

New "Far Post Beer Garden" featuring a covered area with lounge couches, a foosball table, an EA Sports FIFA 2016 station, and other fun games. Local craft brews will be available, including special RailHawks-branded Lonerider Kupono Captain's Ale for only $3

Food, ice cream, and beverages at a low cost

In an effort to promote safe driving and a more enjoyable game-day experience, the RailHawks will also introduce their "Fan Bus" this season. Fans will have the opportunity to kick off their pre-game activities in style, travel safely to and from WakeMed Soccer Park without worrying about parking costs, get pumped up before the match, and enjoy the party with other dedicated fans. The RailHawks Fan Bus will be free of charge and will make stops in downtown Raleigh and Cary

New South Stand Supporters Section, which will showcase our very own Triangle Soccer Fanatics and Oak City Supporters groups

New RailHawks-branded signage inside and outside of the stadium

Enhanced concessions services including in-seat food and beverage service for new on-field seating and a new beer cart in the south concourse next to the Far Post Beer Garden

Better management of parking and in-facility traffic patterns due to more staffing and upgrades to flow and placement of traffic personnel

VIP Field-Level Seating

New wireless mobile camera that will enable more behind the scenes team and player videos and in-the-stands fan videos to be featured during the game day on the video board

More professional merchandise display and larger selection of RailHawks offerings

The match will also give fans the chance to celebrate the club's new ownership under Steve Malik and to see the squad's new talents and returning players make their 2016 NASL debuts.

There's no better way to kick off the season and support the squad as they begin their Championship quest than joining the RailHawks community at the regular-season home-opener bash. Come out to WakeMed Soccer Park and eat, drink, play, and celebrate with fellow fans at this one-of-a-kind event.

Tickets to the RailHawks regular season home opener against Minnesota United FC can be purchased online by clicking HERE or by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144. The full RailHawks home schedule can be viewed HERE.

Carolina RailHawks Season Tickets and Flex Plans for the 2016 NASL Season are on-sale now. Flex plans are available for as low as $57. For more information on Season Tickets, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/STH.

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