Ahead of the United States Men’s National Team matchup at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., on Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. against Paraguay, the North Carolina Football Club hosted USMNT Head Coach Dave Sarachan on Wednesday, Feb., 28.
Sarachan spent the day at various media functions discussing the match and the symbiotic relationship between the Triangle area and the upcoming visit from the USMNT in March. In addition to praising the virtual sell out of the match and the Triangle’s support for soccer, Sarachan was particularly complimentary of North Carolina Football Club Owner Steve Malik.
"This area is a model in terms of the country and moving [soccer] forward,” said Sarachan. “We need 100 Steve Malik's around this country in terms of what he's put into this area and done for the sport in this area."
In addition to the media rounds, Sarachan had a first-hand look at North Carolina Football Club, as he met with coaches from NCFC Youth and the NC Courage and NCFC U.S. Soccer Development Academy Programs.
Sarachan concluded his visit with a Q&A at London Bridge Pub in Downtown Raleigh with soccer fans.
Ahead of the United States Men’s National Team matchup at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., on Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. against Paraguay, the North Carolina Football Club hosted USMNT Head Coach Dave Sarachan on Wednesday, Feb., 28.
Sarachan spent the day at various media functions discussing the match and the symbiotic relationship between the Triangle area and the upcoming visit from the USMNT in March. In addition to praising the virtual sell out of the match and the Triangle’s support for soccer, Sarachan was particularly complimentary of North Carolina Football Club Owner Steve Malik.
“This area is a model in terms of the country and moving [soccer] forward,” said Sarachan. “We need 100 Steve Malik’s around this country in terms of what he’s put into this area and done for the sport in this area.”
In addition to the media rounds, Sarachan had a first-hand look at North Carolina Football Club, as he met with coaches from NCFC Youth and the NC Courage and NCFC U.S. Soccer Development Academy Programs.
Sarachan concluded his visit with a Q&A at London Bridge Pub in Downtown Raleigh with soccer fans.
