Wilmington Hosts League Leader Orlando
July 2, 2013 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - The Wilmington Hammerheads are scheduled to host Orlando City Soccer Club on Wednesday, July 3 at Legion Stadium. Wilmington returns to their home pitch Wednesday following their victory at Red Bull Arena on Sunday versus the New York Red Bulls Reserves.
Orlando currently holds the top slot in the 2013 USL PRO rankings with an overall record of 10-2-2 as the Harrisburg City Islanders trail closely at a one point deficit. The Hammerheads host the City Islanders on Saturday, June 6 at Legion Stadium.
Wilmington and Orlando last encountered in May at the Florida Citrus Bowl when they were scheduled for back-to-back road matches in Florida. The Hammerheads took a tough 4-1 loss at Orlando, a contrasting turn of events after the 2012 USL PRO semifinals when Wilmington defeated Orlando 4-3 to advance to the final championship round.
Wilmington has won three of their last four home matches, the fourth being a draw, and is coming off a return match victory versus the New York Red Bulls Reserves. Hammerheads forward Mickael Oliveira made his USL PRO debut during Sunday's match at Red Bull Arena after being made officially eligible through international clearance, scoring the first Wilmington goal of the match. He will claim a spot on the Wilmington Hammerheads roster for the remainder of the season.
Directly following Wednesday's match at Legion Stadium, a postgame fireworks display will take place on the backfield in celebration of Independence Day.
For further information regarding the Wilmington Hammerheads, please contact (910) 777-2111 or visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com.
Military Appreciation Night
All active and retired military personnel will receive half-price admission to the Wilmington Hammerheads versus Orlando City Soccer Club match on Wednesday, July 3 with presentation of a valid military ID at the ticket booths at the entrance of Legion Stadium.
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