MATCHDAY INFO:
NORTH CAROLINA FC VS PUERTO RICO FC
KICKOFF: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 – 4 P.M. ET
SAHLEN’S STADIUM at WAKEMED SOCCER PARK
TV: WRAL2, WILM-TV10
DIGITAL: ESPN3, WRAL.COM
RADIO: 95.7 THE TICKET (95.7 FM & 1330 AM)
LIVE UPDATES: @NORTHCAROLINAFC #NCFCvIND
CARY, N.C. (Sept. 29, 2017) – North Carolina FC (9W-9D-9L, 36 points third place) continues its push to qualify for the 2017 NASL playoffs, as it welcomes the Indy Eleven (6W-10D-9L, 28 points, sixth place) to Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. The match is presented by Dogtopia. With just five matches left in the NASL Fall Season, North Carolina needs points to stay in front of the competition and ensure its spot in the postseason.
NCFC enters the week in third place in the combined league standings and three points ahead of fourth-place New York Cosmos and fifth-place Jacksonville Armada FC who both have 33 points. Another victory will see NCFC hold on to its lead over its league rivals and move another week closer to capturing a spot in the playoffs.
The club will take on an Indy Eleven side that has caused problems for NCFC this season. The visitors have stolen all nine points from the series in 2017, most recently earning a 1-0 victory with a stoppage-time winner on Sept. 13. However, Indy is coming off a busy week that included a midweek visit to Jacksonville Armada FC on Sept. 27, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Last Time Out:
NCFC is coming off a massive 2-0 win over the New York Cosmos. The team scored first-half goals via Renan Gorne and Austin da Luz, while Brian Sylvestre recorded his third shutout in four matches with another solid performance between the sticks.
Players to Watch:
No. 31 Steven Miller
The right back, most recently turned midfielder is a flexible piece in the team’s lineup. Miller has shown his ability to get up the flanks and into the attack, recording two goals and three assists this season. Look for Miller to work along the right flank and find space in the attack, as well as serve as a reliable defensive option.
No. 19 Ben Speas
Speas is an attacking midfielder with the ability to score as well as provide service for teammates to score. The midfielder spends most of his time in the opponent’s half. With four goals and four assists to his name this season, Speas is another dangerous attacking option for Indy that will look to create problems for the NCFC backline.
Coming Up Next:
Due to destruction from Hurricane Maria, North Carolina FC will remain at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park to face Puerto Rico FC on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Since the matchup was slated to be a home game for Puerto Rico, all tickets will be only $10 and 50% of all ticket sales will go to the hurricane relief fund that was set up by Puerto Rico FC owner Carmelo Anthony. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting NCFCTix.com or by calling the North Carolina Football Club box office at 919-459-8144.
MATCHDAY INFO:
NORTH CAROLINA FC VS PUERTO RICO FC
KICKOFF: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017 – 4 P.M. ET
SAHLEN’S STADIUM at WAKEMED SOCCER PARK
TV: WRAL2, WILM-TV10
DIGITAL: ESPN3, WRAL.COM
RADIO: 95.7 THE TICKET (95.7 FM & 1330 AM)
LIVE UPDATES: @NORTHCAROLINAFC #NCFCvIND
CARY, N.C. (Sept. 29, 2017) – North Carolina FC (9W-9D-9L, 36 points third place) continues its push to qualify for the 2017 NASL playoffs, as it welcomes the Indy Eleven (6W-10D-9L, 28 points, sixth place) to Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. The match is presented by Dogtopia. With just five matches left in the NASL Fall Season, North Carolina needs points to stay in front of the competition and ensure its spot in the postseason.
NCFC enters the week in third place in the combined league standings and three points ahead of fourth-place New York Cosmos and fifth-place Jacksonville Armada FC who both have 33 points. Another victory will see NCFC hold on to its lead over its league rivals and move another week closer to capturing a spot in the playoffs.
The club will take on an Indy Eleven side that has caused problems for NCFC this season. The visitors have stolen all nine points from the series in 2017, most recently earning a 1-0 victory with a stoppage-time winner on Sept. 13. However, Indy is coming off a busy week that included a midweek visit to Jacksonville Armada FC on Sept. 27, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Last Time Out:
NCFC is coming off a massive 2-0 win over the New York Cosmos. The team scored first-half goals via Renan Gorne and Austin da Luz, while Brian Sylvestre recorded his third shutout in four matches with another solid performance between the sticks.
Players to Watch:
No. 31 Steven Miller
The right back, most recently turned midfielder is a flexible piece in the team’s lineup. Miller has shown his ability to get up the flanks and into the attack, recording two goals and three assists this season. Look for Miller to work along the right flank and find space in the attack, as well as serve as a reliable defensive option.
No. 19 Ben Speas
Speas is an attacking midfielder with the ability to score as well as provide service for teammates to score. The midfielder spends most of his time in the opponent’s half. With four goals and four assists to his name this season, Speas is another dangerous attacking option for Indy that will look to create problems for the NCFC backline.
Coming Up Next:
Due to destruction from Hurricane Maria, North Carolina FC will remain at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park to face Puerto Rico FC on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Since the matchup was slated to be a home game for Puerto Rico, all tickets will be only $10 and 50% of all ticket sales will go to the hurricane relief fund that was set up by Puerto Rico FC owner Carmelo Anthony. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting NCFCTix.com or by calling the North Carolina Football Club box office at 919-459-8144.
