July 1, 2016 USL Toronto FC II--Wilmington Hammerheads FC vs Toronto FC II game preview (from wilmingtonhammerheads.com)
Round Two, Wilmington Meets Toronto at Legion Stadium Wilmington, NC – The Wilmington Hammerheads will welcome Toronto FC II to Legion Stadium for the first time this season, but challenge them on the field for the second time since May. Wilmington charted international territory travelling to Toronto on May 29th where they won 3-1 at the Ontario Soccer Centre. Saturday will be Wilmington’s 15th game of the USL season, where they hold a 4-5-5 record. Head coach Mark Briggs stated, “Saturday’s match against the NY Red Bulls II was disappointing. We are regrouping and looking forward to challenging Toronto.” He continued, “We’ve made a lot of changes since we last met Toronto on the field. We beat them before; I know we can do it again. We just have to be on our A-game.” As for this Saturday’s match, Toronto sits two seeds behind Wilmington with a 3-10-4 record. Representing tenth place, the Hammerheads are fighting hard to secure a playoff position in the top nine. While their defensive line-up is strong, and hold an even stronger stance with their midfield, their offensive line-up is developing. Briggs explained, “Over the past several months we have continued to develop offensively. There is a lot of potential, we just have to reign it in.” Team Notes Wilmington Hammerheads FC notes •Current record: 4-5-5, 17 points •Wilmington earned a 1-1 draw with Bethlehem Steel FC June 17th as Ashani Fairclough scored early in the second to level thegame. •Wilmington goalkeeper Jon Smits has 44 saves in 14 games. •The Hammerheads have recorded 46 shots on goal this season, with 16 goals. Toronto FC II notes •Current record: 3-10-4, 13 points •Toronto goalkeeper Alexander Bono has accumulated 30 saves, and only playing 8 games. •Toronto has 52 shots on goal this season, with 18 goals. Don’t miss kick-off at 7pm this Saturday and catch the first fireworks in Wilmington to celebrate the 4th of July! Visit wilmingtonhammerheads.com or call 910.777.2111 to purchase tickets today! Wilmington Hammerheads FC Professional Soccer USL The Hammerheads are a professional soccer franchise founded in 1996. Competing in the USL, the Hammerheads have grown to be an internationally recognized organization. The USL is the most sophisticated and best operated professional league beneath and in support of Major League Soccer in the United States and Canada. The goal of Wilmington Hammerheads FC is to provide an opportunity for players to develop and reach their goals, while providing affordable family entertainment to Wilmington and the surrounding areas. Wilmington Hammerheads FC Public Relations –Morgan Pare – Wilmington, NC – 910.777.2111 Twitter: @WilmHammerheads | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilmingtonhammerheadsfc/?fref=ts Posted July 1, 2016 by Wilmington Hammerheads FC
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