Discerning webcast viewers of the Carolina Railhawks-Puerto Rico Islanders match last Sunday may have noticed that Carolina manager Martin Rennie was missing from the RailHawks’ technical area. Today, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) officially confirmed the reason behind Rennie’s absence. According to Phillip Faniola, Communications Coordinator for USSF, the Federation has suspended Rennie for […]
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It’s not easy being orange – Carolina RailHawks win again at Puerto Rico, 2-0
Carolina RailHawksSallieu Bundu WEBCAST—Sunday was an unlucky day to wear orange. First, Spain clipped the Oranje of Netherlands 1-0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup. Then, the Carolina RailHawks, fortunately sporting their all-white kits, defeated the Tropa Naranja of Puerto Rico 2-0 for their second victory in as many trips to Juan […]
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Coulibaly lives! RailHawks settle for controversial 2-2 draw with Montreal Impact
Courtesy of Carolina RailHawksSallieu Bundu after scoring the RailHawks’ first goal, with Gregory Richardson close behind. WAKEMED SOCCER PARK / CARY – Who said a tie game can’t be exciting? After defeating the Montreal Impact in Canada almost a month ago, the Carolina RailHawks again faced last year’s USL-1 league champions at WakeMed Soccer Park […]
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There’s no place like…the road? Carolina RailHawks return home but draw 1-1 with C.P. Baltimore
Courtesy of Carolina RailHawksFloyd Franks, left, puts away his penalty kick. The Carolina RailHawks’ match against Crystal Palace Baltimore was advertised as “Bark in the Park” night, with fans invited to bring their pet canines to WakeMed Soccer Park. Unfortunately, the RailHawks’ performance turned out to be the biggest dog of the night, with this […]
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Joyful Toys of summer
Toy Story 3 opens today (see times below) Our rating: After years of producing films of evolving maturity and sophistication, it’s legitimate to consider whether Pixar and its parent Disneynot immune to the sagging economyare milking its first and most lucrative cash cow for an easy money grab by unveiling Toy Story 3 15 years […]
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Preview: World Cup Day Five – Of Mice and Men
Day Five of the 2010 FIFA World Cup features the arrival of the two of the top three ranked teams in the world, two of the three lowest ranked teams in the competition, one of the best players in the world, and one of the most intriguing match-ups in the entire group stage. And then […]
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Preview: World Cup Day Four – Eto’o, the elderly and the Dutch!
Day four of the 2010 FIFA World Cup sees the emergence of two of its biggest heavyweights – including the 2006 champion – along with one of its biggest stars. It is also the day with arguably the most evenly-matched slate of opening games. Group E: Netherlands v. Denmark, 7:30 a.m. ESPN On paper, Holland […]
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Preview: World Cup Day Two — Is there some sort of soccer game being played today?
Saturday is the first three-a-day during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with one match being a close call, the other a free-wheeling affair, and the third, if ESPN’s marketing machine is to be believed, possessing the potential to rewrite the outcome of the American Revolutionary War. Group B: South Korea v. Greece, 7:30 a.m. ESPN […]
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World Cup 2010 opening day stats to remember
In lieu of attempting to match the grandiloquence of my Triangle Offense colleagues, allow me to merely relay two startling statistics I encountered that are appropriate on this opening day of the 2010 World Cup. Although every team plays three games during the group stage, the importance of the first match cannot be overstated. Over […]
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RailHawks cap four-game road trip with 1-1 draw in Vancouver
Carolina RailHawksEtienne Barbara BURNABY, B.C. – The Carolina RailHawks added to the laundry list of Firsts they have accomplished over their two-week, four-game road trip, facing the Vancouver Whitecaps and becoming the first league opponent to score a goal in Swangard Stadium this season. In the end, that goal would prove enough to earn the […]
