2016 Archive

The Carolina RailHawks (NASL) host the Charlotte Independence (USL) for the second time in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park on June 1 at 7:30PM. The match will be streamed live at CarolinaRailHawks.com.
 
Last year, the historic in-state rivalry between the Triangle and Charlotte areas, which in soccer dates back to 1993, was reignited as Charlotte knocked Carolina out of the tournament in a close 1-0 match. In 2016 preseason, Carolina defeated Charlotte 1-0 at Wingate University. The winner of this match will host New England Revolution (MLS) in the Fourth Round of the US Open Cup on June 15. 
 
Four former RailHawks including brothers Enzo and Alex Martinez, along with Henry Kalungi and Jun Marques Davidson are expected to make a return trip to WakeMed Soccer Park playing for the Independence.
 
This is the RailHawks’ ninth appearance in the US Open Cup, a knockout style tournament that first began in 1914. The RailHawks have thrived in the past with a 16-8 record, advancing to the semifinals in 2007 and to the quarterfinals in 2013 and 2014. A major factor in the RailHawks’ success has been the ability to consistently beat MLS teams such as the Chicago Fire and Los Angeles Galaxy.
 
The Carolina RailHawks currently sit in fifth place in the NASL standings, but five points shy of first place; making the NASL Spring Season Championship within reach. Coming off a 2-1 loss to Orlando City B this past Saturday, Charlotte sits in fifth place in the USL Eastern Conference.
 
The RailHawks return to NASL action at home on Saturday, June 4 hosting Jacksonville Armada FC at 7:30PM ET.

 Click here for ticket information. 

You can watch the match live at www.CarolinaRailHawks.com.

Keep up with all of the Carolina RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also download the RailHawks mobile app from the Apple store and the google play store.

The Carolina RailHawks (NASL) host the Charlotte Independence (USL) for the second time in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park on June 1 at 7:30PM. The match will be streamed live at CarolinaRailHawks.com.
 
Last year, the historic in-state rivalry between the Triangle and Charlotte areas, which in soccer dates back to 1993, was reignited as Charlotte knocked Carolina out of the tournament in a close 1-0 match. In 2016 preseason, Carolina defeated Charlotte 1-0 at Wingate University. The winner of this match will host New England Revolution (MLS) in the Fourth Round of the US Open Cup on June 15. 
 
Four former RailHawks including brothers Enzo and Alex Martinez, along with Henry Kalungi and Jun Marques Davidson are expected to make a return trip to WakeMed Soccer Park playing for the Independence.
 
This is the RailHawks’ ninth appearance in the US Open Cup, a knockout style tournament that first began in 1914. The RailHawks have thrived in the past with a 16-8 record, advancing to the semifinals in 2007 and to the quarterfinals in 2013 and 2014. A major factor in the RailHawks’ success has been the ability to consistently beat MLS teams such as the Chicago Fire and Los Angeles Galaxy.
 
The Carolina RailHawks currently sit in fifth place in the NASL standings, but five points shy of first place; making the NASL Spring Season Championship within reach. Coming off a 2-1 loss to Orlando City B this past Saturday, Charlotte sits in fifth place in the USL Eastern Conference.
 
The RailHawks return to NASL action at home on Saturday, June 4 hosting Jacksonville Armada FC at 7:30PM ET.

 Click here for ticket information. 

You can watch the match live at www.CarolinaRailHawks.com.

Keep up with all of the Carolina RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also download the RailHawks mobile app from the Apple store and the google play store.

Midfielder James Marcelin has been called to be part of Haiti’s 23-man roster for Copa América Centenario. He joins five other NASL players on the team. This is not Marcelin’s first time representing his country, as he has had over 20 appearances with the senior team and was a member of the 2007, 2008 and 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup squad. Marcelin has clocked a total of 1,378 minutes and netted four goals for Haiti.

“I’m excited to once again represent my home country on a national level. I look forward to playing in the tournament with Haiti and then returning to the RailHawks after it ends,” Marcelin said.

After a friendly against Colombia on Sunday, May 29, Haiti begins tournement play against Peru on Saturday June 4 at 7:30PM ET. 

Midfielder James Marcelin has been called to be part of Haiti’s 23-man roster for Copa América Centenario. He joins five other NASL players on the team. This is not Marcelin’s first time representing his country, as he has had over 20 appearances with the senior team and was a member of the 2007, 2008 and 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup squad. Marcelin has clocked a total of 1,378 minutes and netted four goals for Haiti.

“I’m excited to once again represent my home country on a national level. I look forward to playing in the tournament with Haiti and then returning to the RailHawks after it ends,” Marcelin said.

After a friendly against Colombia on Sunday, May 29, Haiti begins tournement play against Peru on Saturday June 4 at 7:30PM ET. 

CARY, NC (MAY 19, 2016) -The Carolina RailHawks will host Charlotte Independence in the Third Round of the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30 PM ET. The winner of this match will advance to the fourth round and will host Major League Soccer New England Revolution on June 15. 

Charlotte Independence, a member of the United Soccer League, defeated the Charlotte Eagles 2-0 in the second round to earn the match-up against the RailHawks. The RailHawks, who automatically qualified for the third round, will be looking to renew the historic rivalry that has been in place between Charlotte and The Triangle for decades.

The Open Cup/West Ham 3-Pack is on sale now! The three pack includes a ticket to the June 1 game vs. Charlotte, and July 12 game vs. West Ham United, and one game that is to be determined based on US Open Cup performance (with a win vs. Charlotte, the RailHawks will play New England Revolution on June 15 at WakeMed Soccer Park).  This is the first opportunity to secure End-line and Premium Sideline seat locations prior to the West Ham public on-sale on Monday, May 23rd.  Should the RailHawks only play one US Open Cup game, the ticket for the second Open Cup match will be transferrable to a regular season game in July.

Prices for the Open Cup/West Ham 3-Packs are:

North End-line Pack: $50 

Premium Pack (Sections 301-303): $60

Packs can be purchased online by clicking HERE, or by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144.

"This game against Charlotte is a massive game for a variety of reasons," RailHawks President Curt Johnson said. "Winning in the U.S. Open Cup has been very important for our organization and beating Charlotte at everything possible is woven into the culture here. We have a growing rivalry and this will be another big chapter."

Four former RailHawks including brothers Alex and Enzo Martinez along with Henry Kalungi and Jun Marques Davidson will be making a return trip to WakeMed Soccer Park playing for the Independence.

This will be the RailHawks’ ninth appearance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a knockout style tournament that first began in 1914. The RailHawks have thrived in the past in this tournament, advancing to the semifinals in the 2007 season and to the quarterfinals in the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

A major factor in the RailHawks’ success has been the ability to beat MLS teams in this tournament. They defeated the Chicago Fire in 2007 and the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Carolina will continue NASL action at 4 pm ET on Sunday, May 22 at FC Edmonton. The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 PM ET to take on Jacksonville Armada FC.

Season ticket holders have tickets to the match between the Carolina RailHawks and Charlotte Independence on June 1 as part of their season ticket package. Season ticket holders must use their GAME C ticket for this match. 

Tickets for the third round of the US Open Cup match on June 1 are on sale now! Visit CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the Box Office at 919-459-8144 to purchase your tickets today! Click HERE to purchase Open Cup/West Ham Three Packs!

Keep up with all RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

CARY, NC (MAY 19, 2016) -The Carolina RailHawks will host Charlotte Independence in the Third Round of the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday, June 1 at 7:30 PM ET. The winner of this match will advance to the fourth round and will host Major League Soccer New England Revolution on June 15. 

Charlotte Independence, a member of the United Soccer League, defeated the Charlotte Eagles 2-0 in the second round to earn the match-up against the RailHawks. The RailHawks, who automatically qualified for the third round, will be looking to renew the historic rivalry that has been in place between Charlotte and The Triangle for decades.

The Open Cup/West Ham 3-Pack is on sale now! The three pack includes a ticket to the June 1 game vs. Charlotte, and July 12 game vs. West Ham United, and one game that is to be determined based on US Open Cup performance (with a win vs. Charlotte, the RailHawks will play New England Revolution on June 15 at WakeMed Soccer Park).  This is the first opportunity to secure End-line and Premium Sideline seat locations prior to the West Ham public on-sale on Monday, May 23rd.  Should the RailHawks only play one US Open Cup game, the ticket for the second Open Cup match will be transferrable to a regular season game in July.

Prices for the Open Cup/West Ham 3-Packs are:

North End-line Pack: $50 

Premium Pack (Sections 301-303): $60

Packs can be purchased online by clicking HERE, or by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144.

“This game against Charlotte is a massive game for a variety of reasons,” RailHawks President Curt Johnson said. “Winning in the U.S. Open Cup has been very important for our organization and beating Charlotte at everything possible is woven into the culture here. We have a growing rivalry and this will be another big chapter.”

Four former RailHawks including brothers Alex and Enzo Martinez along with Henry Kalungi and Jun Marques Davidson will be making a return trip to WakeMed Soccer Park playing for the Independence.

This will be the RailHawks’ ninth appearance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a knockout style tournament that first began in 1914. The RailHawks have thrived in the past in this tournament, advancing to the semifinals in the 2007 season and to the quarterfinals in the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

A major factor in the RailHawks’ success has been the ability to beat MLS teams in this tournament. They defeated the Chicago Fire in 2007 and the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Carolina will continue NASL action at 4 pm ET on Sunday, May 22 at FC Edmonton. The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 PM ET to take on Jacksonville Armada FC.

Season ticket holders have tickets to the match between the Carolina RailHawks and Charlotte Independence on June 1 as part of their season ticket package. Season ticket holders must use their GAME C ticket for this match. 

Tickets for the third round of the US Open Cup match on June 1 are on sale now! Visit CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the Box Office at 919-459-8144 to purchase your tickets today! Click HERE to purchase Open Cup/West Ham Three Packs!

Keep up with all RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Two executives from West Ham United visited WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday, May 18 to prepare for the upcoming international exhibition match between the Carolina RailHawks and West Ham United scheduled for July 12.  The West Ham executives toured the facility alongside RailHawks Executive Vice President Pete Sciandra to assess the soccer park’s amenities and fields. 

West Ham United Commercial Director Felicity Barnard said she was highly impressed with the Carolina RailHawk’s home stadium.

“It’s a fantastic facility,” Barnard said. “I think it’s obviously maintained very well and something that is going to fulfill our needs when we come over in the summer.”

When choosing match locations for West Ham United’s tour of the United States, Barnard said the club looked for teams that could compete on the same level as an English Premier League team. During her visit, Barnard had the opportunity to watch a RailHawks training session.

“We need to find teams that can offer us the level of standard of competition that we need and the RailHawks do that for us,” she said.

RailHawks President and General Manager Curt Johnson attributes the club’s success in hosting the first-ever English Premier League team in the Triangle to new RailHawks Owner Steve Malik. Johnson says that a combination of ownership, community and vision is what made the deal possible.

Like Barnard, Johnson said the match-up between the RailHawks and the Hammers will be highly competitive.

“We have the opportunity to test ourselves against one of the top teams in the world,” he said. “What we are going to see on July 12 is an absolutely fantastic event with a lot of world-class players and a lot of excitement.”

RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke’s team is looking to give West Ham United a good game, especially for the soccer fans in the area. Clarke said the game against West Ham United is a historic occasion that cannot be missed.

“It’s a chance for our supporters to have a look at what it’s all about at the top level,” Clarke said. “It’s a chance to play against the big boys and have some fun.”

The Carolina RailHawks will host West Ham United on Tuesday, July 12 at 8PM at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC. Tickets to the match are on sale now! For more ticket information, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/WestHam or call the box office at 919-459-8144. 

Two executives from West Ham United visited WakeMed Soccer Park on Wednesday, May 18 to prepare for the upcoming international exhibition match between the Carolina RailHawks and West Ham United scheduled for July 12.  The West Ham executives toured the facility alongside RailHawks Executive Vice President Pete Sciandra to assess the soccer park’s amenities and fields. 

West Ham United Commercial Director Felicity Barnard said she was highly impressed with the Carolina RailHawk’s home stadium.

“It’s a fantastic facility,” Barnard said. “I think it’s obviously maintained very well and something that is going to fulfill our needs when we come over in the summer.”

When choosing match locations for West Ham United’s tour of the United States, Barnard said the club looked for teams that could compete on the same level as an English Premier League team. During her visit, Barnard had the opportunity to watch a RailHawks training session.

“We need to find teams that can offer us the level of standard of competition that we need and the RailHawks do that for us,” she said.

RailHawks President and General Manager Curt Johnson attributes the club’s success in hosting the first-ever English Premier League team in the Triangle to new RailHawks Owner Steve Malik. Johnson says that a combination of ownership, community and vision is what made the deal possible.

Like Barnard, Johnson said the match-up between the RailHawks and the Hammers will be highly competitive.

“We have the opportunity to test ourselves against one of the top teams in the world,” he said. “What we are going to see on July 12 is an absolutely fantastic event with a lot of world-class players and a lot of excitement.”

RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke’s team is looking to give West Ham United a good game, especially for the soccer fans in the area. Clarke said the game against West Ham United is a historic occasion that cannot be missed.

“It’s a chance for our supporters to have a look at what it’s all about at the top level,” Clarke said. “It’s a chance to play against the big boys and have some fun.”

The Carolina RailHawks will host West Ham United on Tuesday, July 12 at 8PM at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC. Tickets to the match are on sale now! For more ticket information, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/WestHam or call the box office at 919-459-8144. 

U.S. Soccer announced the Third Round pairings for the 103rd Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with the RailHawks hosting the Third Round match on Wednesday, June 1st at WakeMed Soccer Park. 

The RailHawks will host the winner of the Second Round match between Charlotte Independence (USL) and Charlotte Eagles (PDL).

"The US Open Cup is a competition we take seriously," said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. "We've had great success and a lot of great results over the years, so we are definitely looking forward to start with this year's competition."

NASL clubs that advance to the fourth round will compete against Major League Soccer (MLS) sides. The RailHawks have had success in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Tournament in recent years advancing deep into the tournament and beating the likes of Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy over the last three years.  

Additional ticket and game information will be announce in the following days. To keep up with all the RailHawks news, visit www.CarolinaRailHawks.com or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

U.S. Soccer announced the Third Round pairings for the 103rd Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with the RailHawks hosting the Third Round match on Wednesday, June 1st at WakeMed Soccer Park. 

The RailHawks will host the winner of the Second Round match between Charlotte Independence (USL) and Charlotte Eagles (PDL).

“The US Open Cup is a competition we take seriously,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “We’ve had great success and a lot of great results over the years, so we are definitely looking forward to start with this year’s competition.”

NASL clubs that advance to the fourth round will compete against Major League Soccer (MLS) sides. The RailHawks have had success in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Tournament in recent years advancing deep into the tournament and beating the likes of Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy over the last three years.  

Additional ticket and game information will be announce in the following days. To keep up with all the RailHawks news, visit www.CarolinaRailHawks.com or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

The Carolina RailHawks announced today that they will face West Ham United F.C. of the Barclays Premier League, England’s top tier of soccer, in a marquee exhibition game on Tuesday, July 12 at 8:00 pm at WakeMed Soccer Park. This will be the first time that an English Premier League team will visit the Triangle and is a match that cannot be missed by soccer fans.
 
Tickets for this historic match are included in current RailHawks season ticket packages (GAME B), and the best available seating is on sale through partial season ticket packages now. Additionally, a four-game ticket package will be available, which will include a ticket to the West Ham United match and three regular-season RailHawks matches, along with access to a West Ham United training session, an invitation to the joint press conference attended by West Ham’s captain and head coach, pre-game VIP hospitality, and complimentary parking for the West Ham United match. Three-game ticket packages, which include the West Ham ticket and two RailHawks regular season matches, allow for priority purchasing in the best sideline seating. Finally, an individual game ticket pre-sale option will be available in premier seat locations in the following sections; On-field seating, VIP seating, and Terrace seating. Multi-game packs and pre-sale ticket options will go on sale Friday, May 13 at 9:00am at CarolinaRailHawks.com/WestHam or by calling 919.459.8144. The on-sale date for all other seating will be May 23 at 9:00am.
 
“This is an exciting opportunity for our community to again showcase the passion for professional soccer in the Triangle to the world,” said RailHawks President and General Manager Curt Johnson. “We welcome the opportunity to host our first game against an English Premier League club and appreciate partners such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina for helping to make this historic game a reality.”
 
One of the most recognizable brands in the Barclays Premier League, West Ham United Football Club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks before reforming as West Ham in 1904 and moving to their current stadium, Upton Park in London. They are one of only eight clubs to never fall below the second tier of English soccer, spending 58 of 90 seasons in the top flight. Throughout its long and storied history, West Ham has won three FA Cups in 1964, 1975 and 1980. The club has also enjoyed success on the European stage, winning a European Cup Winners Cup in 1965 and a UEFA Intertoto Cup in 1999.
 
Currently sitting in sixth position in the Barclays Premier League standings, and on course for a UEFA Europa League spot, the Hammers (as they are often referred to) are helmed by former Croatia manager Slaven Bilić and captained by long-time standout midfielder Mark Noble. The current roster also boasts several players of international fame including English international forward Andy Carroll, French international Dimitri Payet, Argentinean international Manual Lanzini, Ecuadorian international Enner Valencia, and former Chelsea player Victor Moses. As part of its 2016 US Tour, West Ham United will also face the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday, July 5 in Seattle.
 
RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke said: “In order to reach our goal of having world-class professional soccer in the Triangle as soon as possible, we need to see the next level up close, and this game will give our players, fans and partners that opportunity. West Ham is a fantastic club with a growing fan base in the United States. This will be one of the marquee events of the summer, and it is another shining example of the commitment of our new local owner Steve Malik.”
 
The English Premier League is the most popular league in the world, and this match will be a remarkable event for the Triangle. Broadcast in over 200 countries, the EPL boasts one of the largest fan bases on the planet. Having this event at WakeMed Soccer Park continues a RailHawks tradition of hosting high-profile teams from all over the world.
 
It is anticipated that tickets will sell quickly for this first-of-a-kind international exhibition.  For more information regarding West Ham ticket packages and the general on-sale date, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/WestHam or follow the RailHawks on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

The Carolina RailHawks announced today that they will face West Ham United F.C. of the Barclays Premier League, England’s top tier of soccer, in a marquee exhibition game on Tuesday, July 12 at 8:00 pm at WakeMed Soccer Park. This will be the first time that an English Premier League team will visit the Triangle and is a match that cannot be missed by soccer fans.
 
Tickets for this historic match are included in current RailHawks season ticket packages (GAME B), and the best available seating is on sale through partial season ticket packages now. Additionally, a four-game ticket package will be available, which will include a ticket to the West Ham United match and three regular-season RailHawks matches, along with access to a West Ham United training session, an invitation to the joint press conference attended by West Ham’s captain and head coach, pre-game VIP hospitality, and complimentary parking for the West Ham United match. Three-game ticket packages, which include the West Ham ticket and two RailHawks regular season matches, allow for priority purchasing in the best sideline seating. Finally, an individual game ticket pre-sale option will be available in premier seat locations in the following sections; On-field seating, VIP seating, and Terrace seating. Multi-game packs and pre-sale ticket options will go on sale Friday, May 13 at 9:00am at CarolinaRailHawks.com/WestHam or by calling 919.459.8144. The on-sale date for all other seating will be May 23 at 9:00am.
 
“This is an exciting opportunity for our community to again showcase the passion for professional soccer in the Triangle to the world,” said RailHawks President and General Manager Curt Johnson. “We welcome the opportunity to host our first game against an English Premier League club and appreciate partners such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina for helping to make this historic game a reality.”
 
One of the most recognizable brands in the Barclays Premier League, West Ham United Football Club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks before reforming as West Ham in 1904 and moving to their current stadium, Upton Park in London. They are one of only eight clubs to never fall below the second tier of English soccer, spending 58 of 90 seasons in the top flight. Throughout its long and storied history, West Ham has won three FA Cups in 1964, 1975 and 1980. The club has also enjoyed success on the European stage, winning a European Cup Winners Cup in 1965 and a UEFA Intertoto Cup in 1999.
 
Currently sitting in sixth position in the Barclays Premier League standings, and on course for a UEFA Europa League spot, the Hammers (as they are often referred to) are helmed by former Croatia manager Slaven Bilić and captained by long-time standout midfielder Mark Noble. The current roster also boasts several players of international fame including English international forward Andy Carroll, French international Dimitri Payet, Argentinean international Manual Lanzini, Ecuadorian international Enner Valencia, and former Chelsea player Victor Moses. As part of its 2016 US Tour, West Ham United will also face the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday, July 5 in Seattle.
 
RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke said: “In order to reach our goal of having world-class professional soccer in the Triangle as soon as possible, we need to see the next level up close, and this game will give our players, fans and partners that opportunity. West Ham is a fantastic club with a growing fan base in the United States. This will be one of the marquee events of the summer, and it is another shining example of the commitment of our new local owner Steve Malik.”
 
The English Premier League is the most popular league in the world, and this match will be a remarkable event for the Triangle. Broadcast in over 200 countries, the EPL boasts one of the largest fan bases on the planet. Having this event at WakeMed Soccer Park continues a RailHawks tradition of hosting high-profile teams from all over the world.
 
It is anticipated that tickets will sell quickly for this first-of-a-kind international exhibition.  For more information regarding West Ham ticket packages and the general on-sale date, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/WestHam or follow the RailHawks on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Today, the Carolina RailHawks announced the signing of former DePaul University goalkeeper, Macklin Robinson ahead of Sunday’s match against the New York Cosmos.

“Macklin is a good up-and-coming goalkeeper,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “I first saw him play during this year’s InfoSport Combine in Florida and I was really interested in him. He is a very technical goalkeeper, who is comfortable playing from the backline with his feet. He is a great addition to our team, and we feel that he has a bright future in the game.”

Robinson, a Cincinnati, Ohio native, started his college career at Ohio Dominican. During his time at Ohio Dominican, he led his team to back-to-back GLIAC Tournament Championship games, finishing on second place in 2012 and winning the Regular Season and tournament titles in 2013.

After two successful years with Ohio Dominican, Robinson transferred to DePaul University.

While at DePaul, he would go on to play 34 matches, recording 32 starts. At DePaul, he was not only named to the 2014 – 2015 Big East All Academic team, but finished second in the BIG East in saves and saves per game during the 2014 season. 

The Carolina RailHawks are traveling to New York to take on the current NASL Champions New York Cosmos this Sunday. Sunday’s match is scheduled to kick-off at 6:00pm EST, and you can watch it live on WRAL, Time Warner Cable SportsChannel or One World Sports.

The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, May 7th to take on the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Tickets to that match are on-sale now, and can be purchase by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144 or by visiting CarolinaRailHawks.com.

To keep up to date with all of the Carolina RailHawks news, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Today, the Carolina RailHawks announced the signing of former DePaul University goalkeeper, Macklin Robinson ahead of Sunday’s match against the New York Cosmos.

“Macklin is a good up-and-coming goalkeeper,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “I first saw him play during this year’s InfoSport Combine in Florida and I was really interested in him. He is a very technical goalkeeper, who is comfortable playing from the backline with his feet. He is a great addition to our team, and we feel that he has a bright future in the game.”

Robinson, a Cincinnati, Ohio native, started his college career at Ohio Dominican. During his time at Ohio Dominican, he led his team to back-to-back GLIAC Tournament Championship games, finishing on second place in 2012 and winning the Regular Season and tournament titles in 2013.

After two successful years with Ohio Dominican, Robinson transferred to DePaul University.

While at DePaul, he would go on to play 34 matches, recording 32 starts. At DePaul, he was not only named to the 2014 – 2015 Big East All Academic team, but finished second in the BIG East in saves and saves per game during the 2014 season. 

The Carolina RailHawks are traveling to New York to take on the current NASL Champions New York Cosmos this Sunday. Sunday’s match is scheduled to kick-off at 6:00pm EST, and you can watch it live on WRAL, Time Warner Cable SportsChannel or One World Sports.

The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, May 7th to take on the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Tickets to that match are on-sale now, and can be purchase by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144 or by visiting CarolinaRailHawks.com.

To keep up to date with all of the Carolina RailHawks news, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Today, the Carolina RailHawks announced the signing of U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team midfielder Nick Taitague. Taitague joins the RailHawks as an amateur player and will be available for selection for both the RailHawks senior team and the U-18 Capital Area RailHawks academy team.

“He is an exciting young player,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “He just came back from a successful trip in Argentina with the U-18 Men’s National Team. I’ve known him and his family for a long time, and we feel that this is a great opportunity for him to grow as a player.”

Prior to joining the RailHawks, the Midlothian, Va. native, played for FC Richmond where he was regarded as one of the top United States prospects in the 1999 class.

Taitague, has been an active member of the U.S. Youth National Teams for the last several years. Most recently, he was part of the U-18 Men’s National Team that traveled to Argentina, and defeated San Lorenzo, Racing Club and Uruguay. Nick finished his most recent training camp with the U-18s with two goals and one assist.

Nick and the Carolina RailHawks are traveling to Oklahoma City to take on NASL newcomers Rayo OKC this Saturday at 7:30pm. Saturday’s match is scheduled to kick-off at 8:00pm EST, and you can watch it live on WRAL, Time Warner Cable Sports Channel or One World Sports. The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, April 16th to take on Ottawa Fury FC. Tickets to that match are on-sale now, and can be purchase by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144 or by visiting CarolinaRailHawks.com.

To keep up to date with all of the Carolina RailHawks news, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Today, the Carolina RailHawks announced the signing of U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team midfielder Nick Taitague. Taitague joins the RailHawks as an amateur player and will be available for selection for both the RailHawks senior team and the U-18 Capital Area RailHawks academy team.

“He is an exciting young player,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “He just came back from a successful trip in Argentina with the U-18 Men’s National Team. I’ve known him and his family for a long time, and we feel that this is a great opportunity for him to grow as a player.”

Prior to joining the RailHawks, the Midlothian, Va. native, played for FC Richmond where he was regarded as one of the top United States prospects in the 1999 class.

Taitague, has been an active member of the U.S. Youth National Teams for the last several years. Most recently, he was part of the U-18 Men’s National Team that traveled to Argentina, and defeated San Lorenzo, Racing Club and Uruguay. Nick finished his most recent training camp with the U-18s with two goals and one assist.

Nick and the Carolina RailHawks are traveling to Oklahoma City to take on NASL newcomers Rayo OKC this Saturday at 7:30pm. Saturday’s match is scheduled to kick-off at 8:00pm EST, and you can watch it live on WRAL, Time Warner Cable Sports Channel or One World Sports. The RailHawks will return to WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday, April 16th to take on Ottawa Fury FC. Tickets to that match are on-sale now, and can be purchase by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144 or by visiting CarolinaRailHawks.com.

To keep up to date with all of the Carolina RailHawks news, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

CARY, NC (MARCH 31, 2016) – The Carolina RailHawks today issued the following statement:

"The Carolina RailHawks reject all forms of discrimination and are focused on providing an inclusive environment in the workplace, on the playing field, and for our fans on game day."

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CARY, NC (MARCH 31, 2016) – The Carolina RailHawks today issued the following statement:

“The Carolina RailHawks reject all forms of discrimination and are focused on providing an inclusive environment in the workplace, on the playing field, and for our fans on game day.”

–     Keep up with all RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram   

The Carolina RailHawks made their 2016 return to WakeMed Soccer Park with a 3-0 loss to 10-time Mexican champion Deportivo Toluca F.C. in an international exhibition match on Saturday afternoon.

The two teams played in the RailHawks’ last preseason game in front of a record-setting 9,032 fans, as excitement builds for the impending Regular Season.

Despite early pressure from the RailHawks, Toluca FC broke through first, with a goal from Gerardo Flores in the 13th minute. After goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald’s initial save pushed the ball back into play, forward Enrique Triverio passed the ball to Flores, who slipped it past Fitzgerald.

Toluca FC struck again in the 15th minute with a close range goal from Triverio. The RailHawks responded with a great chance that came in the 26th minute when a shot from James Marcelin barely went wide of the net.

Looking to trim Toluca FC’s lead early, the RailHawks came out of halftime intermission energized, with a great chance coming in the 46th minute as Tiyi Shipalane hit the far post.

Defensively, Connor Tobin denied Toluca F.C. a near third goal in the 65th minute, keeping the score 2-0. However, Toluca FC’s Edy Bambrila scored the final goal of the match in the 77th minute. 

Worth noting, Jeremy Kelly, who is committed to playing with UNC Chapel Hill, made his senior team debut for the RailHawks as Head Coach Colin Clarke tested out his lineups in preparation for next weekend’s home opening match.

BOX SCORE
LINEUPS                                                                                                           
CAR: Fitzgerald; Black, Tobin (Mensing, 79th), Beckie, Moses (Miller, 45th) ; Marcelin, Pérez (Shipalane, 45th); da Luz (Hassan, 79th), Ceballos (Schuler, 69th), Albadawi (C) (Watson, 86th); Shriver (Kelly, 86th)
TOL: Sánchez; Flores (Rojas, 52nd), Galindo (C), Pérez, Rodríguez; Ríos (Navarro, 81st), Velasco; Esquivel (Aguilar, 79th), Lobos (Arellano, 55th), Bambrila; Triverio (Saucedo, 62nd)

GOALS
CAR: —
TOL: Flores, 13th (Triverio), Triverio, 15th (Rodríguez), Bambrila, 77th

CAUTIONS
CAR: Tobin (38th)
TOL: —

EJECTIONS 
CAR: —
TOL: —

The RailHawks will remain in Cary to host Minnesota United FC on Saturday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm EST for the Spring Season home opener.

For more ticket and game information, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/STH. To order, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144.

Keep up with all RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 

The Carolina RailHawks made their 2016 return to WakeMed Soccer Park with a 3-0 loss to 10-time Mexican champion Deportivo Toluca F.C. in an international exhibition match on Saturday afternoon.

The two teams played in the RailHawks’ last preseason game in front of a record-setting 9,032 fans, as excitement builds for the impending Regular Season.

Despite early pressure from the RailHawks, Toluca FC broke through first, with a goal from Gerardo Flores in the 13th minute. After goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald’s initial save pushed the ball back into play, forward Enrique Triverio passed the ball to Flores, who slipped it past Fitzgerald.

Toluca FC struck again in the 15th minute with a close range goal from Triverio. The RailHawks responded with a great chance that came in the 26th minute when a shot from James Marcelin barely went wide of the net.

Looking to trim Toluca FC’s lead early, the RailHawks came out of halftime intermission energized, with a great chance coming in the 46th minute as Tiyi Shipalane hit the far post.

Defensively, Connor Tobin denied Toluca F.C. a near third goal in the 65th minute, keeping the score 2-0. However, Toluca FC’s Edy Bambrila scored the final goal of the match in the 77th minute. 

Worth noting, Jeremy Kelly, who is committed to playing with UNC Chapel Hill, made his senior team debut for the RailHawks as Head Coach Colin Clarke tested out his lineups in preparation for next weekend’s home opening match.

BOX SCORE
LINEUPS                                                                                                           
CAR: Fitzgerald; Black, Tobin (Mensing, 79th), Beckie, Moses (Miller, 45th) ; Marcelin, Pérez (Shipalane, 45th); da Luz (Hassan, 79th), Ceballos (Schuler, 69th), Albadawi (C) (Watson, 86th); Shriver (Kelly, 86th)
TOL: Sánchez; Flores (Rojas, 52nd), Galindo (C), Pérez, Rodríguez; Ríos (Navarro, 81st), Velasco; Esquivel (Aguilar, 79th), Lobos (Arellano, 55th), Bambrila; Triverio (Saucedo, 62nd)

GOALS
CAR: —
TOL: Flores, 13th (Triverio), Triverio, 15th (Rodríguez), Bambrila, 77th

CAUTIONS
CAR: Tobin (38th)
TOL: —

EJECTIONS 
CAR: —
TOL: —

The RailHawks will remain in Cary to host Minnesota United FC on Saturday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm EST for the Spring Season home opener.

For more ticket and game information, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com/STH. To order, visit CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144.

Keep up with all RailHawks news by following them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.