Match Info:
North Carolina FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves
Saturday, October 9 at 3 p.m. ET
Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Cary, NC
CARY, NC (October 7, 2021) – North Carolina FC return to Sahlen’s Stadium to face the Chattanooga Red Wolves for the fourth and final time this season on Saturday, October 9 at 3 p.m. ET. to celebrate the inaugural RailHawks Throwback Night, a nod to the club’s heritage. The young squad will look to add their sixth win of the season in Saturday’s match and will sport RailHawks uniforms. RailHawks merchandise will be available for sale, and former players, including Nazmi Albadawi, will receive special recognition during the match. Tickets are available here.
Last Time Out
North Carolina FC fell short of Toronto FC II last Friday, dropping three points to the Canadian side. The contest featured the professional debut of NCFC Academy product Drew Kerr, who entered the match as a second-half substitute, as well as Josh Coan’s debut in the captain’s band. Talen Maples, Luca Petrasso, and Paul Rothrock each added individual goals to lift Toronto to the 3-0 result.
Toronto’s Talen Maples opened the scoring during the match, giving the Canadian side the 1-0 advantage in the 63rd minute. Two minutes later, Luca Petrasso scored his first goal of the season to double Toronto’s lead, capitalizing on a cross from Kobe Franklin. Franklin’s assist was his second of the game, his first paving the way for Maples’ goal. Later, in the 73rd minute, Paul Rothrock collected Toronto’s third goal of the match to seal the 3-0 win.
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Players to Watch
North Carolina FC – #25 Britton Fischer
Fischer recently signed his first professional contract with North Carolina FC at only 17 years old, joining Nicholas Holliday and Cole Frame as the third NCFC Academy product to ink a deal with the squad. As of late, Fischer has become an integral part of the North Carolina FC backline, joining teammates Max Flick, Nelson Flores, and Nelson Martinez to protect the net. With the challenge of Chattanooga’s offense on the horizon, Fischer will look to utilize his aggression on the ball to win duels and distribute from the backline in Saturday’s throwback match.
Chattanooga Red Wolves – #12 Ricky Ruiz
For the Red Wolves this season, Ruiz has clocked 2,157 minutes of playing time in 24 appearances, scoring four goals. Ruiz’s season goal tally is all the more impressive when you consider his position as a defender, and has played a key role in Chattanooga’s ascent toward the top of the table. As the season begins to wind down, Chattanooga will look to add three points in this weekend’s match in order to remain competitive for the first-place spot in league standings. Having dropped their last two contests, Ruiz and the rest of the Red Wolves’ defense will hope to buckle down and earn the victory against the North Carolina side.
What’s Next: North Carolina FC will travel to face FC Tucson on Wednesday, October 13 at Kino North Stadium in Tucson, Arizona at 10 p.m. ET. The match will air live on ESPN+.
Match Info:
North Carolina FC vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves
Saturday, October 9 at 3 p.m. ET
Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Cary, NC
CARY, NC (October 7, 2021) – North Carolina FC return to Sahlen’s Stadium to face the Chattanooga Red Wolves for the fourth and final time this season on Saturday, October 9 at 3 p.m. ET. to celebrate the inaugural RailHawks Throwback Night, a nod to the club’s heritage. The young squad will look to add their sixth win of the season in Saturday’s match and will sport RailHawks uniforms. RailHawks merchandise will be available for sale, and former players, including Nazmi Albadawi, will receive special recognition during the match. Tickets are available here.
Last Time Out
North Carolina FC fell short of Toronto FC II last Friday, dropping three points to the Canadian side. The contest featured the professional debut of NCFC Academy product Drew Kerr, who entered the match as a second-half substitute, as well as Josh Coan’s debut in the captain’s band. Talen Maples, Luca Petrasso, and Paul Rothrock each added individual goals to lift Toronto to the 3-0 result.
Toronto’s Talen Maples opened the scoring during the match, giving the Canadian side the 1-0 advantage in the 63rd minute. Two minutes later, Luca Petrasso scored his first goal of the season to double Toronto’s lead, capitalizing on a cross from Kobe Franklin. Franklin’s assist was his second of the game, his first paving the way for Maples’ goal. Later, in the 73rd minute, Paul Rothrock collected Toronto’s third goal of the match to seal the 3-0 win.
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Players to Watch
North Carolina FC – #25 Britton Fischer
Fischer recently signed his first professional contract with North Carolina FC at only 17 years old, joining Nicholas Holliday and Cole Frame as the third NCFC Academy product to ink a deal with the squad. As of late, Fischer has become an integral part of the North Carolina FC backline, joining teammates Max Flick, Nelson Flores, and Nelson Martinez to protect the net. With the challenge of Chattanooga’s offense on the horizon, Fischer will look to utilize his aggression on the ball to win duels and distribute from the backline in Saturday’s throwback match.
Chattanooga Red Wolves – #12 Ricky Ruiz
For the Red Wolves this season, Ruiz has clocked 2,157 minutes of playing time in 24 appearances, scoring four goals. Ruiz’s season goal tally is all the more impressive when you consider his position as a defender, and has played a key role in Chattanooga’s ascent toward the top of the table. As the season begins to wind down, Chattanooga will look to add three points in this weekend’s match in order to remain competitive for the first-place spot in league standings. Having dropped their last two contests, Ruiz and the rest of the Red Wolves’ defense will hope to buckle down and earn the victory against the North Carolina side.
What’s Next: North Carolina FC will travel to face FC Tucson on Wednesday, October 13 at Kino North Stadium in Tucson, Arizona at 10 p.m. ET. The match will air live on ESPN+.
