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Undefeated RailHawks Host Rochester Rhinos Saturday May 24t at 7:30 PM

May 22, 2008 - USL First Division (USL-1)
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Cary, NC (Thursday, May 22nd, 2008) - The still undefeated Carolina RailHawks (2-0-3) will host their arch rival Rochester Rhinos (0-4-2) on Saturday, May 24th at 7:30 PM at WakeMed Soccer park in the second match of the first ever RailHawks W-League/USL-1 doubleheader. The match is presented by Novozymes and the first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive crimson clover seed packets courtesy of the world leader in bio-innovations. The match will be played following the Carolina RailHawks Women - Carolina Dynamo contest which will take place at 4:00 PM. For the occasion the RailHawks will be offering a "Two Games and Two Tickets for One Price" special deal to all soccer fans and tickets ($10, $15 and $20) may be purchased at the LGFCU Box Office or by visiting www.carolinarailhawks.com.

The Carolina RailHawks will be looking to defend their home field and earn three important points against a team that has not won a match so far this season. Midfielders matt Watson and Martin Nunez as well as forward Dan Antoniuk are all expected to start and excite all soccer fans with their phenomenal skills and ball control.

"We mustn't look at Rochester's record," said RailHawks head coach Scott Schweitzer. "They have only played one game at home and all their away games were against excellent West Coast teams. We will not underestimate them as having no wins makes them hungry and dangerous especially with the quality of players and coaches they have."

The Rhinos have had a difficult off-season with a change of ownership and coaching staff but Rochester's new head coach Darren Tilley, a former teammate of Scott Schweitzer's, has built upon the core of last year's team and brought in some serious hitters like English and Scottish Premier League veteran midfielder Steve Guppy and Brazilian USL veteran forward Mauricio Salles to add depth to the team.

"I'm looking forward to meeting up with Mr. Economides and playing against one of Scotty's teams," said Rhinos head coach Darren Tilley. "I feel as though our team is progressing and the results are not a sign of what we are capable of. If we play at the level I know we are capable of then I would expect a competitive match between the two sides."

The RailHawks will have one more home game in May when they host the 2007 USL Champion Seattle Sounders on Wednesday, May 28th at 7:30 PM at WakeMed Soccer Park. The RailHawks Women's next game will be on Friday June 6th against the Bradenton Atheletics at 7:30 PM at WakeMed Soccer Park. For information on tickets to these events and all special offers contact the LGFCU Box Office at 919-859-KICK (5425) or visit www.carolinarailhawks.com

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Schedule of Events

Doors open 2:30 PM

Inflatables and Rock Climbing Wall for Kids

Kids Human Tunnel for both games line up 15 minutes before kickoff at the northwest corner of the field

BBQ in the Tecate SportsZone on the West Concourse will go on all afternoon and evening

Autograph Session at Autograph Alley on the North end of the field immediately following both matches

Kick Off 4:00 PM for the Women and 7:30 PM for the Men

2 games 2 tickets for the price of 1

The Carolina Railhawks make history again this weekend by hosting the first ever RailHawks W-League/USL-1 doubleheader. The Women face off against the Carolina Dynamo at 4:00 PM and the Men host the Rochester Rhinos at 7:30. For the Occasion the RailHawks organization will offer a special "two tickets, two games for one price" deal and fans can contact the LGFCU Box Office at 919-849-KICK (5425) to purchase tickets ($10, $15 and $20)

Head to Head

The RailHawks are 0-2-1 against the Rhinos having met them three times last season. Former Rhino Connally Edozien scored twice in a 2-2 tie at WakeMed Soccer Park last June and Anthony Maher tallied one goal in a 2-1 loss in Rochester in July

New Ownership New Team

The Rhinos are under new ownership and made numerous changes in the off-season. New head coach Darren Tilley has added fire power with forwards Ze Roberto and Mauricio Salles as well as experience with player/assistant coach and former Celtics Glasgow midfielder Steve Guppy.

Keep em coming

The RailHawks have had a player on the USL-1 Team of the Week every week this season. The latest addition to this list was goalkeeper Chris McClellan who was honored for his outstanding job against the Minnesota Thunder last Sunday night.

US Open Cup Begins in June

The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will start in June and the RailHawks will be looking to build on the excellent showing they had last year and making it all the way this season. Dates, opponents and venues will be announced soon.

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