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Silverbacks Welcome RailHawks to "The Jungle"

September 18, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Atlanta Silverbacks News Release


ATLANTA - After their first home loss in more than 100 days, the Atlanta Silverbacks (6-8-9, 26 points Combined Table) look begin their streak anew against the Carolina RailHawks (6-8-9, 26 points) at Atlanta Silverbacks Park on Saturday night.

Saturday's match will mark the second time in three weeks the two clubs have gone against each other. It will also be the third and final match between them for the 2015 Regular Season. Both squads are level on points and only five points away from a playoff position, so the importance is deafening for this final stretch of games.

As a whole, the 2015 series is split between the two clubs with both of their previous games being played at WakeMed Soccer Park. Dating back to the 2013 Fall Season, the Silverbacks have never beaten the RailHawks at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. This weekend may change that, though, as the Silverbacks have been notoriously good at home.

Whereas the Silverbacks have been excellent at home, the RailHawks have been horrendous on the road. Carolina has lost all but one game away from WakeMed Soccer Park, and that game was a 3-3 draw with San Antonio.

The RailHawks' last match, coincidentally, was also against the Loons in Blaine, Minn. After going up a goal, they allowed Minnesota three of its own, ending the game with a 3-1 scoreline

One player who won't be making his way into the starting lineup for Atlanta is defender - and minutes-played leader - Rauwshan McKenzie. McKenzie was ejected in the 4th minute of this week's earlier match against Minnesota United.

Atlanta and Carolina are both in desperate need of points now if either want to have a shot at making the playoffs. With Atlanta's home form and Carolina's form on the road, Saturday marks the perfect opportunity for the Silverbacks to make their final tune ups before heading into the most difficult part of their season.

The match - one of the most important of the season - kicks off Saturday night at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.

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