Wilmington Continues to Fight for a Playoff Spot
August 25, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - The Wilmington Hammerheads will host the Rochester Rhinos this Saturday, August 27th at Legion Stadium. Kick-off will be at 7pm where the Port City team will continue their fight for a playoff position.
Wilmington and Rochester last met on August 6th where Rochester shut-out Wilmington 2-0. Rochester currently sits in fifth place, compared to Wilmington sitting in eleventh place. Head coach Mark Briggs elaborated, "Rochester is a strong team who doesn't give up many goals. After the run of games we have been on, I'm looking for a solid performance from our boys."
Wilmington Hammerheads FC news and notes
Current record: 6-11-7, 71 points Accumulated 27 goals in 24 games Taken 202 shots, 77 of which were on goal Wilmington tends to play better in the first half, but their goal accumulation currently sits as 13 in the first half, 14 in the second
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Notes
Current record: 10-5-10, 82pts Accumulated 31 goals in 25 games Taken 236 shots, 112 of which were on goal Rochester dominates the first half of the game, scoring 17 in the first half and 14 in the second
Wilmington Player to Watch
#47 Ashani Fairclough
Scored his fifth goal of the season against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, tying as lead scorer with #23 Bruno Perone Accumulated 1,773 minutes of playing time
Coach Briggs concluded, "I will be expecting a performance that shows heart, grit, determination, and most of all, pride in wearing the Wilmington Hammerheads jersey. It means a lot to many people and we have to do a better job representing Wilmington."
Don't miss all the action on Saturday, August 27th at 7pm as Wilmington takes on Rochester for Blue Out - Alumni Night. Support Wilmington's Only Professional Sports Team and mingle with former Hammerheads as they continue to fight for a playoff seed! Tickets are available by calling 910.777.2111 or by visiting wilmingtonhammerheads.com today!
Wilmington Hammerheads FC Professional Soccer USL The Hammerheads are a professional soccer franchise founded in 1996. Competing in the USL, the Hammerheads have grown to be an internationally recognized organization. The USL is the most sophisticated and best operated professional league beneath and in support of Major League Soccer in the United States and Canada. The goal of Wilmington Hammerheads FC is to provide an opportunity for players to develop and reach their goals, while providing affordable family entertainment to Wilmington and the surrounding areas. Wilmington Hammerheads FC Public Relations -Morgan Pare - Wilmington, NC - 910.777.2111 Twitter: @WilmHammerheads | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilmingtonhammerheadsfc/?frefts
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