Match Info:
North Carolina FC vs. Richmond Kickers
Wednesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. ET
Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
CARY, NC (July 20, 2021) — North Carolina FC will look to add to the win column as they face off against the Richmond Kickers on Wednesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. ET at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. This match marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with their first two contests resulting in a 0-0 draw and a 2-1 victory for North Carolina. Tickets to the match on Wednesday are available here.
Last Time Out
In their most recent match, North Carolina FC fell to Toronto FC II in a high-scoring tilt that saw six goals scored between the two teams. A red card shown to Pecka in the 33rd minute proved to be a challenge to the young squad as they played with 10 men for more than 60 minutes. Though the result was not in favor of the home team, their ability to battle back despite being down a man was certainly a match highlight. Thorn Simpson and Cole Frame added the goals for NCFC, while Garrett McLaughin and Antonio Carlini marked the scoresheet for Toronto.
“I think we did a good job of staying in it and fighting until the very end, and you can’t ask for much more than that,” said Jake McGuire in a postgame interview. “It’s unfortunate to not get the result and we did have a lot of other elements acting against us, but [there are] plenty of positive takeaways from tonight. We keep going.”
Players to Watch
North Carolina FC – #26 Cole Frame
Scoring a second-half goal in NCFC’s most recent match against Toronto FC II, Frame has showcased his ability to be an impact player both in a starting position or off the bench. At just 18 years old, the midfielder brings a refreshed sense of urgency to the NCFC lineup. A stellar performance by the NCFC offense will be necessary to pull away with all three points this week, and Frame has the opportunity to be an integral part of the path to victory as he will look to utilize his quick footwork and ability on the ball to mark up the scoresheet against the Kickers.
Richmond Kickers – #10 Nil Vinyals
A steadfast presence in Richmond’s midfield setup, Vinyals has logged a goal and two assists in eleven appearances with the Kickers. He was previously named Player of the Week early in the season for an impressive performance against the New England Revolution, notching two assists in a single match. Though his priority lies in a more defensive role, Vinyals will look to penetrate the North Carolina FC defense this Wednesday and create scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates.
Up Next: North Carolina FC will travel to face off against Fort Lauderdale CF on Sunday, August 1st at 7:30 p.m. ET at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The match will stream live on ESPN+.
Match Info:
North Carolina FC vs. Richmond Kickers
Wednesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. ET
Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
CARY, NC (July 20, 2021) — North Carolina FC will look to add to the win column as they face off against the Richmond Kickers on Wednesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. ET at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. This match marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with their first two contests resulting in a 0-0 draw and a 2-1 victory for North Carolina. Tickets to the match on Wednesday are available here.
Last Time Out
In their most recent match, North Carolina FC fell to Toronto FC II in a high-scoring tilt that saw six goals scored between the two teams. A red card shown to Pecka in the 33rd minute proved to be a challenge to the young squad as they played with 10 men for more than 60 minutes. Though the result was not in favor of the home team, their ability to battle back despite being down a man was certainly a match highlight. Thorn Simpson and Cole Frame added the goals for NCFC, while Garrett McLaughin and Antonio Carlini marked the scoresheet for Toronto.
“I think we did a good job of staying in it and fighting until the very end, and you can’t ask for much more than that,” said Jake McGuire in a postgame interview. “It’s unfortunate to not get the result and we did have a lot of other elements acting against us, but [there are] plenty of positive takeaways from tonight. We keep going.”
Players to Watch
North Carolina FC – #26 Cole Frame
Scoring a second-half goal in NCFC’s most recent match against Toronto FC II, Frame has showcased his ability to be an impact player both in a starting position or off the bench. At just 18 years old, the midfielder brings a refreshed sense of urgency to the NCFC lineup. A stellar performance by the NCFC offense will be necessary to pull away with all three points this week, and Frame has the opportunity to be an integral part of the path to victory as he will look to utilize his quick footwork and ability on the ball to mark up the scoresheet against the Kickers.
Richmond Kickers – #10 Nil Vinyals
A steadfast presence in Richmond’s midfield setup, Vinyals has logged a goal and two assists in eleven appearances with the Kickers. He was previously named Player of the Week early in the season for an impressive performance against the New England Revolution, notching two assists in a single match. Though his priority lies in a more defensive role, Vinyals will look to penetrate the North Carolina FC defense this Wednesday and create scoring opportunities for both himself and his teammates.
Up Next: North Carolina FC will travel to face off against Fort Lauderdale CF on Sunday, August 1st at 7:30 p.m. ET at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The match will stream live on ESPN+.
