CARY, N.C. (Jan. 26, 2024) — North Carolina FC today announces its five-game preseason schedule, including a February 17 scrimmage against Carolina Core FC that will be open to the public.
The scrimmage will kick off at 1:00pm ET on Field No. 7 at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets will not be required for the game and parking will be free.
Carolina Core FC is an independent club based in High Point, North Carolina, that will begin play MLSNextPro in 2024. Carolina Core FC is coached by N.C. alumn and former U.S. national team and MLS forward Roy Lassiter.
In addition to the open game against Carolina Core FC, North Carolina FC will play four closed-door games as part of its preseason slate.
Preseason training for the team will begin on Monday, January 29.
Full preseason schedule:
Jan. 29: First day of preseason training
Feb. 3: NCFC vs Loudoun United FC | Closed Door
Feb. 10: Intrasquad scrimmage | Closed Door
Feb. 17, 1:00pm ET: NCFC vs Carolina Core FC, Field No. 7, open to public.
Feb. 21: NCFC vs Charlotte Independence | Closed Door
March 1: NCFC vs Columbus Crew II | Closed Door
North Carolina FC will open the 2024 USL Championship season at home on March 9 against the Charleston Battery.
Mini plans and season tickets are available now, single-match tickets will be available soon.
ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA FC
North Carolina FC returns to play in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship (USSF Division II) in 2024. North Carolina FC enters its 18th season of competition in 2024, having played in several professional leagues as both North Carolina FC and the Carolina RailHawks. The team won the NASL (USSF Division II) regular season championship in 2011 and 2013 and won the USL League One (USSF Division III) Championship in 2023. Follow North Carolina FC on the web at www.northcarolinafc.com and on social media @NorthCarolinaFC.
