Carolina RailHawks News Release - www.carolinarailhawks.com

Monday, June 29, 2009

CARY, NC -- The Carolina RailHawks are all set for their historic international friendly against the Panama National team on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. at WakeMed Soccer Park. Match available on USLlive.com.

Tickets ($10, $15 and $20) can be purchased at the LGFCU Box Office, by calling 919-859-5425 or by visiting www.carolinarailhawks.com. In addition all draft beers on Tuesday will be only $1.

This marks the first time in franchise history that the RailHawks square off against a full national team. After offering matches against Major League Soccer, Mexican and Honduran First Division teams, the RailHawks now bring one of the highest level teams in Central America to play at WakeMed Soccer Park.

“I saw them Sunday against Honduras and they’re really, really good,” said Carolina coach Martin Rennie. “It’s going to be a really hard game. But at the time, we’re a good team and we’re in our season. And we’re ready for a good game.”

“This is a historic event for the RailHawks franchise,” said RailHawks President Brian Wellman. “This will be the first time the RailHawks have ever played against a national team and it also continues our tradition of bringing high level international teams to WakeMed Soccer Park.”

Panama is coming off a 2-0 loss to the Honduran National Team that was played at WakeMed Soccer Park on Sunday, June 28. Tuesday’s match will be Panama’s final tune up before the Gold Cup, which runs from July 3 to July 26.

Panama features some great athletes who play all over the world including defender Felipe Baloy, who plays for Monterrey of Mexico and was at WakeMed Soccer Park in 2008 when the RailHawks hosted the Mexican First Division side.