David FellerathThe RailHawks are backing themselves into a corner WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/CARY—Last year was a record-setting one for the Carolina RailHawks. The team set high marks for wins and goals in a season and earned the club’s first regular season title. This year, the RailHawks have already set another, more ignominious record. Previously, the most […]
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Preview: Carolina RailHawks host San Antonio Scorpions
Rob Kinnan PhotographyPablo Campos, during friendlier times The last time Pablo Campos played at WakeMed Soccer Park was a mere six months ago. Then a member of the Carolina RailHawks, Campos hobbled through leg cramps on his way to a hat trick during Carolina’s shootout loss to the NSC Minnesota Stars in the NASL playoff […]
Island giveaway: Puerto Rico grounds Carolina RailHawks 3-1
WEB/BAYAMÓN, P.R.—The Puerto Rico Islanders (3-1-0, 10 pts.) continued their fast start to the NASL season by downing the Carolina RailHawks (0-3-1, 3 points) by a score of 3-1 at Bayamón Soccer Complex in Puerto Rico. The RailHawks’ first loss this year came with manager Colin Clarke’s return to the club he coached the past […]
Carolina RailHawks draw 1-1 with Tampa Bay Rowdies
WEB/ST. PETERSBURG—For the second consecutive game, the Carolina RailHawks (0-3-0) both took and surrendered a lead, going up a goal on the Tampa Bay Rowdies (1-1-1) before finishing in a 1-1 tie and taking a point from their visit to Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Fla. After a languid first half, Mike Palacio delivered […]
Two RailHawks suspended for tonight’s Tampa match; no decision yet from league on further discipline
Al DragoRailHawks and Silverbacks getting to know each other a bit better at the end of last Satuday’s match at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary As a result of red cards issued in the aftermath of the melee that ended last Saturday’s match between the Carolina RailHawks and the Atlanta Silverbacks before the end of […]
Golazos and Gonzos: Carolina RailHawks and Atlanta Silverbacks battle to 4-4 draw
Al DragoNothing but open space separating Nick Zimmerman and goal during the 4-4 draw between the RailHawks and Atlanta Silverbacks WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/CARY—For soccer naysayers who disparage the notion that a match that ends in a tie can be entertaining, I commend to them Nick Zimmerman’s description of the 4-4 draw between the Carolina RailHawks […]
Preview—Carolina RailHawks host Atlanta Silverbacks in NASL home opener
Objectively, the Carolina RailHawks had good reason to be encouraged with their season-opening draw with the Minnesota Stars last week. The RailHawks kicked off their 2012 campaign by going on the road to take on the defending NASL champions in front of over 8,000 of their supporters, and Carolina still came away with a point. […]
Not When, But Whither: MLS president visits Carolina RailHawks supporters and Triangle media
Neil Morris(L-R) Carolina RailHawks President Curt Johnson, MLS President Mark Abbott, NASL Commissioner David Downs and Aaron Davidson of Traffic Sports at MLS fan forum Thursday in Raleigh RALEIGH/CARY, N.C.—Two seemingly paradoxical facts emerged from today’s visit to Raleigh and Cary by executives for Major League Soccer, an event sponsored by the Carolina RailHawks. First, […]
For Jesse Owens, what happened after the Olympics is its own story
Jesse Owens makes its world premiere Thursday, April 12, as the opening night film of the 2012 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. This film is officially sold out, although tickets may be available through the last-minute line. Beyond the opening night premiere of Jesse Owens, Nelson is also the 2012 Full Frame Tribute honoree. Four […]
Every parent’s nightmare in We Need to Talk About Kevin
We Need to Talk About Kevin opens Friday in select theaters (see times below) Our rating: An absorbing, haunting film that’s part character study and part social commentary, We Need to Talk About Kevin is also another pious European appraisal of American culture. It’s directed and adapted by BritsLynne Ramsay and Rory Kinnear, respectivelyand stars […]

