MATCHDAY INFO:
NORTH CAROLINA FC VS PUERTO RICO FC
KICKOFF: SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017 – 7:30 P.M. ET
SAHLEN’S STADIUM AT WAKEMED SOCCER PARK
TV: WRAL2, WILM-TV10, BEIN SPORTS ESPANOL
DIGITAL: WRAL.COM
RADIO: 95.7 THE TICKET (95.7 FM, 1330 AM)
LIVE UPDATES: @NORTHCAROLINAFC #NCFCvPRFC
CARY, N.C. (July 28, 2017) – Following a midseason break, North Carolina FC will resume its NASL season and the hunt for a playoff spot with a match against Puerto Rico FC. The match will be presented by Trademark Properties and take place on Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.
North Carolina is currently in fifth place in the NASL table halfway through the 2017 season. The club is just three points back from third place and five points from second place. Miami FC clinched a playoff spot after winning the NASL Spring Season Championship. NCFC will vie for three remaining playoff spots during the final half of the season.
NCFC has made a push to improve its roster. So far, the club has added former Capital Area RailHawks Academy standout D.J. Taylor and Jacksonville Armada players Jonathan Glenn and Danny Barrow. Taylor, a right back, will add to the team’s backline depth. Glenn and Barrow come to NCFC via a trade with Jacksonville for Brian Shriver. Barrow is a pacey winger that can also play in the No. 10 role, while Glenn is a proven scorer and will add needed depth as a target forward.
The club will take on a familiar foe in Puerto Rico FC. NCFC has owned the matchup in 2017, winning all three contests so far. NCFC posted a 1-0 shutout on the road on April 29, secured a 2-1 away win on May 20 and added a 2-1 win at home on July 15. In both of its last two wins, NCFC has taken the points late with stoppage time goals.
Last Time Out:
North Carolina FC is coming off a scoreless draw against Swansea City AFC of the English Premier League last weekend. The team used excellent goalkeeping from Brian Sylvestre, Macklin Robinson and Matias Reynares to keep the clean sheet against the EPL side.
Players to Watch:
#9 Matt Fondy
Fondy is coming off an important NASL match where he scored a late game winner in NCFC’s 2-1 win over Puerto Rico FC. The forward has scored four goals in 13 starts, and has also created 13 chances going forward.
#6 Jordi Quintilla
Most of the dangerous PRFC attack begins at the midfielder’s feet. He ranks top ten in the league for assists, chances created, and crosses. He has made 11 starts, provided three assists and scored one goal.
Coming Up Next:
North Carolina FC will be on the road as it travels to league-leading Miami FC for a match on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Riccardo Silva Stadium. NCFC returns home on Sat. Aug. 12 to host the Jacksonville Armada at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets are available online or over the phone by calling the North Carolina Football Club Ticket Office at 919.458.8144.
MATCHDAY INFO:
NORTH CAROLINA FC VS PUERTO RICO FC
KICKOFF: SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017 – 7:30 P.M. ET
SAHLEN’S STADIUM AT WAKEMED SOCCER PARK
TV: WRAL2, WILM-TV10, BEIN SPORTS ESPANOL
DIGITAL: WRAL.COM
RADIO: 95.7 THE TICKET (95.7 FM, 1330 AM)
LIVE UPDATES: @NORTHCAROLINAFC #NCFCvPRFC
CARY, N.C. (July 28, 2017) – Following a midseason break, North Carolina FC will resume its NASL season and the hunt for a playoff spot with a match against Puerto Rico FC. The match will be presented by Trademark Properties and take place on Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.
North Carolina is currently in fifth place in the NASL table halfway through the 2017 season. The club is just three points back from third place and five points from second place. Miami FC clinched a playoff spot after winning the NASL Spring Season Championship. NCFC will vie for three remaining playoff spots during the final half of the season.
NCFC has made a push to improve its roster. So far, the club has added former Capital Area RailHawks Academy standout D.J. Taylor and Jacksonville Armada players Jonathan Glenn and Danny Barrow. Taylor, a right back, will add to the team’s backline depth. Glenn and Barrow come to NCFC via a trade with Jacksonville for Brian Shriver. Barrow is a pacey winger that can also play in the No. 10 role, while Glenn is a proven scorer and will add needed depth as a target forward.
The club will take on a familiar foe in Puerto Rico FC. NCFC has owned the matchup in 2017, winning all three contests so far. NCFC posted a 1-0 shutout on the road on April 29, secured a 2-1 away win on May 20 and added a 2-1 win at home on July 15. In both of its last two wins, NCFC has taken the points late with stoppage time goals.
Last Time Out:
North Carolina FC is coming off a scoreless draw against Swansea City AFC of the English Premier League last weekend. The team used excellent goalkeeping from Brian Sylvestre, Macklin Robinson and Matias Reynares to keep the clean sheet against the EPL side.
Players to Watch:
#9 Matt Fondy
Fondy is coming off an important NASL match where he scored a late game winner in NCFC’s 2-1 win over Puerto Rico FC. The forward has scored four goals in 13 starts, and has also created 13 chances going forward.
#6 Jordi Quintilla
Most of the dangerous PRFC attack begins at the midfielder’s feet. He ranks top ten in the league for assists, chances created, and crosses. He has made 11 starts, provided three assists and scored one goal.
Coming Up Next:
North Carolina FC will be on the road as it travels to league-leading Miami FC for a match on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Riccardo Silva Stadium. NCFC returns home on Sat. Aug. 12 to host the Jacksonville Armada at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets are available online or over the phone by calling the North Carolina Football Club Ticket Office at 919.458.8144.
