Caleb Williams/ Wikipedia.orgDavid Beckham Answering the most-asked question for Triangle soccer fans leading up the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second third match between the Carolina RailHawks and L.A. Galaxy, David Beckham will not be present for this Tuesday’s sold-out match in Cary. According to Justin Pearson, senior communications manager for the Galaxy, Beckham is […]
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A Galaxy not so far away: Carolina RailHawks manhandle PSA Elite 6-0, will face MLS champs next Tuesday in Cary
Chris BairdBrian Shriver gets a leg up on PSA Elite during the Carolina RailHawks 6-0 U.S. Open Cup win WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/ CARY—It’s 11 p.m., and like Santa’s elves, the Carolina RailHawks’ ticket sales staff is burning the midnight oil, aleady taking telephone orders for next Tuesday’s U.S. Open Cup third round match against the […]
Gale-force winds of change: Carolina RailHawks draw 1-1 with league-leading Islanders
Chris BairdNick Zimmerman has his hands full during the 1-1 tie between the Carolina RailHawks and Puerto Rico Islanders Saturday night in Cary WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/CARY—For the fourth time in their last five games, the Carolina RailHawks played well enough to win. For the ninth time in as many games this season, the RailHawks didn’t […]
Colin Clarke looks for course correction as Carolina RailHawks host Puerto Rico Islanders
Photo by D.L. AndersonColin Clarke makes a point during a preseason practice. If only the Carolina RailHawks were flying as high as their head coach recently. After helming his team in Minnesota during last Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Stars FC, Colin Clarke took a quick detour west to Portland, where he watched PSA […]
U.S. Open Cup third round pairings announced; Carolina RailHawks could host LA Galaxy on May 29
Today, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) announced prospective pairings for the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup, which takes place on Tuesday, May 29. Of special interest to Triangle sports fans is the news that should the Carolina RailHawks defeat PSA Elite, a fifth division side from Irvine, Calif., at WakeMed Soccer Park […]
Rome still under construction: Carolina RailHawks play well and still lose 2-1 to Minnesota Stars
WEB/ BLAINE—What do you want first, the good news or the bad news? Exercising editorial prerogative, I’ll begin with the lousy lede. The Carolina RailHawks traveled to Minnesota Saturday evening to face the defending NASL champions Minnesota Stars FC for the second time this season. Back on April 7, the teams squared off in their […]
Rock Bottom: Saiko, FC Edmonton boss still-winless Carolina RailHawks 3-0
WEB/EDMONTON—Following last Wednesday’s second-half collapse to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, during which the winless Carolina RailHawks twice surrendered two-goal leads on their way to a 3-3 home draw, manager Colin Clarke made the obvious observation that Carolina’s defense is giving up too many goals. “I’ve got to look at some things and make some decisions,” […]
Food for Thought: Carolina RailHawks surrender two-goal lead, draw with Fort Lauderdale Strikers 3-3
David FellerathStrikers’ Lance Laing living off the RailHawks’ wall during the teams’ 3-3 draw in Cary WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/CARY—Prior to the Carolina RailHawks’ clash with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Wednesday evening at WakeMed Soccer Park, the home club hosted their annual Taste of the Triangle promotion during which numerous local restaurants and other vendors peddled […]
Joss Whedon serves up Marvel’s The Avengers
Marvel’s The Avengers opens Friday throughout the Triangle (see times below) Our rating: The long-gestating Marvel superhero showcase The Avengers comes saddled with hulking expectations, an iron-fisted fan base and hawkish backers hoping the latest entry in this banner franchise can captain the American movie scene back from recently stark box office tallies. The looming […]
Carolina RailHawks to host 2nd Round U.S. Open Cup match on May 22
The first- and second-round pairings for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup were announced today by the U.S. Soccer Federation. The 32 first-round clubs will play Tuesday, May 15, while the second round is set for Tuesday, May 22. Established in 1914, the U.S. Open Cup is one of the oldest team sports tournaments […]

