USL-1 North Carolina FC

RailHawks Women Host Hampton Roads Saturday June 28th at 7:30 PM

Published on June 27, 2008 under USL First Division (USL-1)
North Carolina FC News Release


Cary, NC (Friday, June 27th, 2008) - The Carolina RailHawks Women (4-3-1) will host the Hampton Roads Piranhas (3-4-0) on Saturday, June 28th at 7:30 PM on Field Two at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets are only $10 and are still available at the LGFCU Box Office, by calling 919-859-KICK (5425), at all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting www.carolinarailhawks.com.

"After a difficult road trip to Atlanta and Tampa and another away game Friday night in Charlotte, the team is very excited to come back home for a series of games," said RailHawks Women Head Coach Jay Howell. "We enjoy the atmosphere and proximity of the fans by playing on Field Two and look forward to duplicating the same environment and result we had last time on this field."

The last time the RailHawks Women played on Field Two at WakeMed Soccer Park they defeated the Bradenton Athletics 4-0 with two goals by UNC and US U-20 forward Casey Nogueira and one each by UNC-G forward Kelly Attayek and NC State's standout Lindsay Vera. They enter the match after having played in Charlotte against the Lady Eagles just the night before and look forward to a positive result on Saturday.

"We are very excited for the upcoming match," said Piranhas Head Coach Wendy Kotwas Waddell. "We have not underestimated any team in this league and our players are getting mentally prepared for a hard fought match this Saturday."

The Hampton Roads Piranhas enter the contest after defeating the West Virginia Illusion 2-1 last June 21st and are looking to keep their positive momentum going. They are led by former FIFA All-Star and Nigierian International Mercy Akide Udoh who has tallied three goals for the team and by their player-coach Wendy Kotwas Waddell who has already recorded two assists this season.

The RailHawks men continue their home-stand on Tuesday, July 1st in the third round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup as they host the Kansas City Wizards of the MLS at WakeMed Soccer Park at 7:30 PM. The RailHawks Women return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday July 3rd when the Railhawks host the second doubleheader of the season. The RailHawks Women take on the Charlotte Lady Eagles at 4:00 PM and the RailHawks Men host the Seattle Sounders at 8:00 PM. For this event the RailHawks organization is offering a special 4 for $44 ticket where fans can enjoy four tickets to both games, four hotdogs, four drinks and a spectacular fireworks display after the Seattle match (a $124 value) for only $44. This special offer is only available at the LGFCU Box Office by calling 919-859-KICK (5425).

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