RailHawks to Host 10-Time Mexican Champion Deportivo Toluca F.C. in Preseason International Match
February 8, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
North Carolina FC News Release
CARY, NC - The Carolina RailHawks will host the 8th Annual Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint Community Shield Match on Saturday, March 26th, against Mexican first division Liga MX team, Deportivo Toluca F.C. The Community Shield Match is presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield NC and R.A. Jeffreys and is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 pm ET.
Carolina RailHawks season ticket holders will have the match against Toluca included in their season ticket package. Season tickets afford the opportunity to secure the best available seats for the match at the best prices. Current RailHawks season ticket holders can also purchase additional individual tickets at this time. Season ticket holders can call 919-459-8144 to take advantage of this offer.
The "Toluca Two" Pack, which includes one ticket for the Toluca match and one ticket for the RailHawks regular-season home opener on Saturday, April 2nd is now available by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144 or ONLINE HERE. For even greater packaged savings, the "Toluca Tri" Pack is also available and includes a ticket to the Toluca match and any two RailHawks regular season home games of choice. The "Toluca Tri" pack can be ordered by calling 919-459-8144.
"We are thrilled to be hosting yet another marquee event for the organization," said RailHawks President and General Manager, Curt Johnson. "Toluca F.C. is one of the most decorated professional soccer teams in Mexico. We anticipate high ticket demand for this match and suggest fans get their tickets as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this unique game."
Toluca F.C., a 10-time champion of Mexico, currently plays in Mexico's top flight, Liga MX, and has enjoyed international success, capturing two CONCACAF Champions Cups and reaching the 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League final. Toluca also finished 2nd in the league this past season.
Toluca F.C. boasts a strong roster for the 2016 Clausura season, led by current Head Coach and former Paraguayan National Team striker, Jose Saturnino Cardozo, who played for 10 years for Toluca and still holds the club's all-time top goal scorer record with 249 goals in 332 appearances.
Toluca's roster includes 2008's Mexican First Division best player, Paulo da Silva, CONCACAF Gold Cup winner and 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League Golden Glove, Alfredo Talavera, Gerardo RodrÃguez (14 caps for Mexico and over 185 Liga MX appearances), Carlos Esquivel (19 caps for Mexico and over 300 appearances for Toluca), DarÃo Bottinelli (over 220 appearances in Brazilian, Chilean, and Mexican First Division League teams), Christian Cueva (23 caps for Peru), and Omar Arellano (over 200 Liga MX appearances and 2007 Champions Cup Winner).
The match against Toluca will conclude the 2016 preseason series of exhibition matches for the RailHawks, who will open the 2016 NASL season at home, when they host Minnesota United FC on Saturday, April 2nd at WakeMed Soccer Park.
Ticketing
Toluca Individual Game Pricing: Individual tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, February 15th.
Seating Category Field Seating VIP Terrace Club Premium Supporters Spectator
ADVANCED $98 $60 $60 $45 $30 $22 $20
DAY OF $100 $62 $62 $47 $32 $24 $22
The "Toluca Two" Pack, which includes one ticket for the Toluca match and one ticket for the RailHawks regular-season home opener on Saturday, April 2nd is now available by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144 or ONLINE HERE.
Seating Category Price
Spectator $28
Premium $44
Club $58
VIP/Terrace $76
Field Seating $135
The "Toluca Tri" Pack is also available and includes a ticket to the Toluca match and any two RailHawks regular season home games of choice. The "Toluca Tri" pack can be ordered by calling 919-459-8144.
Seating Category Price
Spectator $38
Premium $58
Club $78
VIP/Terrace $99
Field Seating $199
The 8th Annual Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint Community Shield Match against Toluca F.C. will be included in the RailHawks Season Ticket Package. Season ticket holders who wish to purchase additional tickets for this match may do so today by calling 919-459-8144. "Toluca Two" Pack is now available by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144 or ONLINE.
Individual game tickets for this match, and "Toluca Tri" Pack will go on sale on Monday, February 15th. Fans who purchase tickets to this match will be granted access to a Deportivo Toluca F.C. training session on Friday, March 25th. Time for Toluca's training session will be determined soon and is subject to change. For more information on Season Tickets and Flex Plans, visit www.CarolinaRailHawks.com.
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