The RailHawks announced the re-signing of goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald for the remainder of the 2015 Spring Season.
“We are thrilled to have Akira back,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “He is a former RailHawks player who knows the culture of the team and is aware of the high expectations we always have.”
Fitzgerald first joined the RailHawks as a member of the RailHawks U-23 Program before signing his first professional contract in July of 2011. During his four seasons with the RailHawks, he appeared in 48 matches, and logged 4,320 minutes.
Fitzgerald played his collegiate soccer at Wake Forest University, where he started 69 out of 71 matches. He logged nearly 6,300 minutes with the Demon Deacons. He finished his collegiate career ranked third in school history in career goals against average (0.83), fourth in saves (237), third in save percentage (.803) and second in minutes played (6,296).
Fitzgerald joined MLS’ New York City FC on Dec. 11, 2014. The 27-year-old made two appearances for the Club during their first-ever preseason; he came on as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 win over St. Mirren on February 10th and started against the Houston Dynamo in the Carolina Challenge Cup on February 24th.
You can follow Fitzgerald on Twitter @akirafitzgerald.
The RailHawks roster is now comprised of 27 players: three goalkeepers (Hunter Gilstrap, Brian Sylvestre, and Akira Fitzgerald), eight defenders (Connor Tobin, Daniel Scott, Austen King, Kupono Low, Mamadou Danso, Wes Knight, Blake Wagner, and DJ Mason), ten midfielders (Nazmi Albadawi, Tiyi Shipalane, Leo Osaki, Neil Hlavaty, Mark Anderson, Austin da Luz, Chris Nurse, Jack Coleman, Jamie Dell and Matthew Gianfortone) and six forwards (Nacho Novo, Simone Bracalello, Wells Thompson, Mamadee Nyepon, Bradlee Baladez and Dzenan Catic).
Fitzgerald and the RailHawks will travel to Fort Lauderdale for the eighth game of the Spring Season on Saturday, May 23rd to face off with the Strikers. The match will be broadcast live on WRAL2.
The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday, May 27th, when they host the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The RailHawks will host the winner of the Second Round match between the Upward Stars (NPSL) and Charlotte Independence (USL).
To purchase Individual Game Tickets or Ticket Packages, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the Johnson Maserati Box Office at 919-459-8144.
For more information on Season Tickets, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/STH. Flex plans are available for as low as $55. Keep up with all RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
The RailHawks announced the re-signing of goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald for the remainder of the 2015 Spring Season.
“We are thrilled to have Akira back,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “He is a former RailHawks player who knows the culture of the team and is aware of the high expectations we always have.”
Fitzgerald first joined the RailHawks as a member of the RailHawks U-23 Program before signing his first professional contract in July of 2011. During his four seasons with the RailHawks, he appeared in 48 matches, and logged 4,320 minutes.
Fitzgerald played his collegiate soccer at Wake Forest University, where he started 69 out of 71 matches. He logged nearly 6,300 minutes with the Demon Deacons. He finished his collegiate career ranked third in school history in career goals against average (0.83), fourth in saves (237), third in save percentage (.803) and second in minutes played (6,296).
Fitzgerald joined MLS’ New York City FC on Dec. 11, 2014. The 27-year-old made two appearances for the Club during their first-ever preseason; he came on as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 win over St. Mirren on February 10th and started against the Houston Dynamo in the Carolina Challenge Cup on February 24th.
You can follow Fitzgerald on Twitter @akirafitzgerald.
The RailHawks roster is now comprised of 27 players: three goalkeepers (Hunter Gilstrap, Brian Sylvestre, and Akira Fitzgerald), eight defenders (Connor Tobin, Daniel Scott, Austen King, Kupono Low, Mamadou Danso, Wes Knight, Blake Wagner, and DJ Mason), ten midfielders (Nazmi Albadawi, Tiyi Shipalane, Leo Osaki, Neil Hlavaty, Mark Anderson, Austin da Luz, Chris Nurse, Jack Coleman, Jamie Dell and Matthew Gianfortone) and six forwards (Nacho Novo, Simone Bracalello, Wells Thompson, Mamadee Nyepon, Bradlee Baladez and Dzenan Catic).
Fitzgerald and the RailHawks will travel to Fort Lauderdale for the eighth game of the Spring Season on Saturday, May 23rd to face off with the Strikers. The match will be broadcast live on WRAL2.
The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday, May 27th, when they host the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The RailHawks will host the winner of the Second Round match between the Upward Stars (NPSL) and Charlotte Independence (USL).
To purchase Individual Game Tickets or Ticket Packages, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the Johnson Maserati Box Office at 919-459-8144.
For more information on Season Tickets, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/STH. Flex plans are available for as low as $55. Keep up with all RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
