LA Galaxy II News Release -- www.lagalaxy.com

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

CARSON, Calif. – LA Galaxy II (13-7-5, 44 points) will face the Real Salt Lake Reserves on Wednesday at StubHub Center’s Track & Field Stadium in Week 24 of USL PRO action, with kickoff set for 4 p.m. PT live on www.lagalaxy.com.

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The match marks the only time Los Dos will face off against Real Salt Lake Reserves in USL PRO play. With a victory, the Galaxy II would clinch a home quarterfinal in the USL PRO Playoffs.

A week after clinching a USL PRO playoff berth in their inaugural season, Galaxy II will look for another positive result following a 3-3 draw against Wilmington Hammerheads FC on Sunday. Chandler Hoffman scored the opening two goals before Wilmington answered with three straight, but captain Rafael Garcia scored a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time to level the match and give the hosts a point.

Following the match against Real Salt Lake Reserves, Curt Onalfo’s squad will remain at StubHub Center when they face the Richmond Kickers Monday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

LA Galaxy II Season Ticket Memberships begin at just $6 per game. For more information on LA Galaxy, LA Galaxy II memberships, or group and single tickets, visit www.lagalaxy.com or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299).

W-League Feature

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

TAMPA, Fla. – James Madison forward Ashley Herndon, who led the Washington Spirit Reserves to the 2014 W-League Championship final, was selected as Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week to lead the list of W-League standouts honored during the first week of the women’s NCAA Division I college season.

The sophomore forward was involved in three of James Madison's four goals as the Dukes defeated Xavier (2-1) and Massachusetts (2-1) to win the JMU Invitational. Herndon scored the game-winning goal in the 24th minute as the Dukes overcame an early deficit to top Xavier on Friday and then assisted on a pair of second-half goals as JMU beat UMass on Sunday.

Colorado Pride forward Sarah Schweiss, who tied for the league lead in assists with eight in 2014, was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week after scoring four of Colorado College’s five goals this past weekend.  The junior midfielder recorded the first two-goal game of her career on Friday night in a 3-2 loss at Northern Colorado, and two days later she scored twice during the second half to lead Colorado College to 3-2 victory against No. 25-ranked Denver.

Schweiss, who had three goals and 14 points in 12 games for the Pride, tied the game in the 68th minute by scoring on a rebound off a corner kick, and then notched the game-winner with 7:02 remaining on a shot from the right side of the box.

University of Dayton junior midfielder Nicole Waters, who helped the Gulf Coast Texans to the 2014 Southeastern Conference title, was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week after she had a part in all three of Dayton's goals against No. 9 Texas A&M. Waters, who spent the previous two W-League seasons with the Toronto Lady Lynx, scored twice and assisted on another as the Flyers fell short, 4-3 against the Aggies. Against Rice, Waters’ added her team-leading third goal of the season in a 2-2 draw. London Gryphons goalkeeper Miranda Horn, a redshirt freshman at George Washington, recorded shutouts against Mount St. Mary’s and Old Dominion in her first two starts and was named A10 Rookie of the Week.

2013 Charlotte Lady Eagles defender Maddie Boone was named Big South Defensive Player of the Week after she led Liberty to a 1-0 win at Old Dominion on Friday. Boone was an instrumental part of a defensive unit that only allowed two shots on goal in the shutout victory.

Former Long Island Rough Riders goalkeeper Lauren Ferris was honored as the MAAC Defensive Player of the Week after she made 11 saves and posted a 0.53 GAA and .917 save percentage in 170:39 minutes of action as Iona went 1-1 to start the 2014 season.  Ferris, a transfer from St. John's, made seven stops in her Iona debut, a 3-0 shutout victory against LIU Brooklyn.  Ferris then completed the opening weekend slate with a four-save effort against Wagner on the road.

Former New Jersey Wildcats forward Grace Correll took home the Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors, as the Lehigh freshman provided a spark off the bench in the Mountain Hawks’ 2-0 win against Binghamton. Correll gave Lehigh a 1-0 lead on a header for her first career goal just before halftime, and assisted on the insurance goal in the 76^th minute.

W-20 was also represented among the honorees this week, with Michigan PDA midfielder Merlinn Beckwith named the Sun Belt co-Player of the Week after leading Appalachian State to a 3-1 victory against Elon. Beckwith, a junior, tallied her second career multi-goal match on Sunday with two goals against the Phoenix. Both goals came within a 10-minute stretch in the second half as she propelled the Moutaineers to victory.

2013 LA Blues forward Sam Mewis was the lone selection on the TopDrawerSoccer.com Team of the Week, with the UCLA forward scoring twice and adding an assist as UCLA swept Maryland and UC Irvine.

Sacramento Republic FC News Release -- www.sacrepublicfc.com

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento Republic FC will host the Charleston Battery on Wednesday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT at Bonney Field.  Second Touch Soccer, a local soccer charity, will be collecting new or gently used soccer equipment prior to the match.

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The match is the first and only matchup between the two sides this regular season. Republic FC will look to extend its seven-match unbeaten streak and five-match winning streak, while Charleston will try to extend its eight-match unbeaten streak.

Republic FC continued its strong play at home when they shut out Wilmington Hammerheads FC 2-0 last Wednesday night. During their five-match winning streak, Republic FC has outscored its opponents 17-3, recorded two shutouts and scored five or more goals twice.

Republic FC forward Thomas Stewart has been a large part of this success, scoring six of his team-high 11 USL PRO goals during the winning streak. Midfielder Rodrigo Lopez has also contributed two goals and two assists of his own during the streak.

Goalkeepers Jake Gleeson and Dominik Jakubek have been equally as impressive with each recording a shutout in the past five games. Gleeson has allowed just two goals in his last five appearances, while Jakubek has conceded just a penalty kick goal in his last two appearances.

Charleston enters the match trying to strengthen its hold on fifth place in the USL PRO standings. The Battery need four points to clinch a playoff berth, and have outscored their opponents 13-6 during their unbeaten run. 

Battery midfielder Jose Cuevas has been a large part of the club’s success, scoring three goals and recording three assists during the unbeaten streak. Cuevas is joined in the midfield by Jarad van Schaik, who is tied for with Cuevas for the team lead in assists with three and has scored two goals while leading the club in minutes.

Forward Dane Kelly is the Battery’s leading scorer with seven goals in 17 appearances. The defense is led by captain Colin Falvey, who has been with the club since 2010 and is the reigning USL PRO Defender of the Year.

Fans are encouraged to bring new or gently used soccer equipment to the match to support Second Touch Soccer, a local soccer charity.  Michael Vernau and Brian Birt, Davis High School students, started Second Touch Soccer in 2013 with the mission of supplying soccer equipment to those who could not afford it.  To learn more about Second Touch Soccer visit SecondHandSoccer.com or SacRepublicFC.com.  

The match will be streamed live at SacRepublicFC.com/matchday. Updates of the match will also be provided via Twitter @SacRepublicFC and by using #SRFCvCHB.

PDL Feature

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

With the 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer season days away, TopDrawerSoccer.com has announced its Top 100 Player Rankings, with a trio of current and former PDL standouts leading the way. UCLA’s Leo Stolz, who previously played for the OC Pateadores Blues, took the No. 1 spot, one of five players for the No. 4-ranked Bruins to be selected.

Sounders FC U23 forward Jordan Morris and Reading United AC defender Oumar Ballo sit just behind Stolz in the top three, with Morris having made four appearances this summer in the Northwest Division in addition to time spent with the U.S. U20 National Team before he returns to Stanford. Ballo also had a solid summer for Reading, making seven appearances to help the side claim a playoff position, and also reach the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

The top five also includes Washington Crossfire midfielder Christian Roldan, who returned to the club for a second season and had three goals in seven appearances this summer.

Overall, seven of the Top 10 selections, and 69 of the 100, have competed in the PDL, with the Carolina Dynamo’s Sean Davis (Duke), Ventura County Fusion’s Laurie Bell (Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and Baltimore Bohemians’ Joshua Yaro also considered among the elite college players in the country.

Four members of the 2014 PDL Champion Michigan Bucks were named in the Top 100, led by All-League selection Zach Steinberger (Butler), who had five goals and one assist in the regular season, and the game-winning goal in the Bucks’ semifinal against the Jersey Express.

Steinberger is joined by No. 30-ranked defender Francis de Vries (St. Francis, Pa.), who made 16 appearances during the regular season and postseason for the Bucks to help them claim the championship. Fellow defender Mahamoudou Kaba is tabbed at No. 47 after making 11 appearances for the Bucks, while forward David Goldsmith checks in at No. 52 after recording seven goals in the regular season and playoffs while appearing in every game of the season.

Also named to the list were PDL Young Player of the Year Ricardo Velazco of FC Tucson, who returns to the University of Louisville after recording seven goals and four assists to lead his side to its first division title. Fellow Young Player of the Year finalist Ramon Martin del Campo of the San Jose Earthquakes was also included as he prepares to return to UC Davis for his senior season.

Other 2014 PDL standouts named to the list include Chicago Fire U-23 midfielder Drew Conner (Wisconsin), an All-Central Conference selection, and the Austin Aztex’s Tony Rocha (Tulsa), who earned a second consecutive selection to the All-Southern Conference Team.

USL PRO Game Report

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

CARSON, Calif. -- LA Galaxy II (14-7-5, 47 points) defeated the Real Salt Lake Reserves on Wednesday afternoon at StubHub Center’s Track & Field Stadium as a first-half goal from Charlie Rugg gave the hosts three points. With the win, LA Galaxy II clinch a home playoff berth in the quarterfinals of the USL PRO Playoffs, which will be played played Saturday, Sept. 13 at StubHub Center.

Galaxy II opened the scoring in the 20th minute as Rugg put the hosts ahead off a header, his eighth goal of the year in USL PRO. Rugg got on the end of a free kick into the penalty area from midfielder Andre Auras and smashed it past RSL goalkeeper Lalo Fernandez as Los Dos went in to the halftime break ahead 1-0.

Shortly into the second half, Auras nearly doubled Los Dos' advantage on a free kick from just outside the top of the penalty area. Forward Charlie Rugg was fouled on the edge of the area, and Auras stepped up and launched a shot that had the keeper beat, but bounced off the crossbar and out of play.

In goal, Los Dos earned a shutout as Cody Laurendi and Brian Perk held RSL scoreless, each putting in a half for Galaxy II. The Galaxy II defense held their opponents to just five shots the entire match.

Curt Onalfo’s squad will now remain at StubHub Center when they face the Richmond Kickers Monday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

LA Galaxy II Season Ticket Memberships begin at just $6 per game. For more information on LA Galaxy, LA Galaxy II memberships, or group and single tickets, visit www.lagalaxy.com or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299).

USL PRO Game Report

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Rodrigo Lopez had a pair of goals and Steven Evans added a late finish as Sacramento Republic FC’s took a 3-1 victory against the Charleston Battery on Wednesday night at Bonney Field.  With the win Republic FC moved into second place in the USL PRO standings.

Republic FC grabbed an early lead over the visiting Battery in the 12th minute when defender Emrah Klimenta took the ball with speed up the right wing and sent a cross on the ground directed to Adam Jahn just outside the box. Jahn faked a shot and allowed the ball to roll to Octavio Guzman, who found Jahn making a run behind the defense. Jahn then sent the ball back across the face of goal for Guzman, who put the ball on net, only to have it deflected out.  Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo Lopez was in perfect position and he sent a volleyed finish just inside the left post and into the side netting for a 1-0 lead.

The lead would not last long as Charleston would tie the match in the 17th minute. Midfielder Jose Cuevas sent a free kick into the penalty area from 25 yards out ,and the ball found defender Colin Falvey unmarked to head it past Republic FC keeper Jake Gleeson to tie the score.

Lopez tacked on his second goal of of the half in the 25th minute. Lopez sent a confident strike from 20 yards out past a stationary Cooper and into the left corner of the net for a 2-1 lead for Republic FC that would hold into halftime. The goal marked the seventh time Lopez has scored at Bonney Field and his third brace of the year.

Republic FC controlled the ball again in the second half and would put the game away in the 82nd minute when second-half substitute Dakota Collins attacked up the right flank. Collins sent a cross on the ground directed at Jahn, who came up with his second brilliant fake of the match.  The ball rolled directly to the right foot of Steven Evans, who put the shot past Cooper for his first goal in USL PRO.

“It was important game for both teams and we had to make sure that we dug deep,” said Republic FC Head Coach Preki. “It was a real team effort. But there is a lot of soccer to be played.”

With the victory Republic FC moved two points clear of the Richmond Kickers and into second place in the USL PRO standings. Republic FC will travel to Wilmington, N.C. to take on Wilmington Hammerheads FC on Saturday night. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 4:30 p.m. PT.  The match will be streamed live at SacRepublicFC.com/matchday and updates will also be available on Twitter @SacRepublicFC and using #WILMvSRFC.

Ocala Stampede News Release -- www.ocalastampede.com

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

OCALA, Fla. – The 2014 PDL season was the most successful season in the Ocala Stampede's short history, as the club clinched its third consecutive Southeast Division Title (2012-2014), and won the 2014 Southern Conference Championship for the first time in team history against the defending 2013 PDL Champion Austin Aztex, who will be joining USL PRO in the 2015 season. The Stampede again made history after making their first appearance at the PDL Championship in Pontiac, Michigan. Since 2012, the Stampede and the Austin Aztex have been the PDL’s most successful franchises in terms of points (99 total) during the regular season.

Before their semifinal defeat against Kitsap, the Stampede were unbeaten in their last 14 matches, propelled by team-leading Ilija Ilic's 20 points. Ilic finished the season seventh in points and ninth in goals in the PDL, to earn All-Southern Conference selection, where he was joined by Karamba Janneh and Ben Knight. The teams also received standout performances by Lewis Hilton, who had 16 points, and Kyle Breitmeyer as they put together another excellent regular season under the stewardship of Coach Cheyne Roberts.

To reach the PDL Championship, the Stampede had to outlast the Laredo Heat in penalty kicks to advance to the Southern Conference Championship Game, which was their first postseason victory in their three-year history. The most important Stampede victory came on July 27th, when the Stampede posted a dominant 2-0 victory against Austin, the league’s defending champ, in the conference title game in searing conditions on the Aztex’s home field.

By garnering victory against Austin in the conference title game, Ocala defeated both the teams that drove it from the playoffs in the past two seasons, and joined the Michigan Bucks (the Central Conference champ), the Kitsap Pumas (Western) and the Jersey Express (Eastern) in the PDL Championship, that was played on Aug. 1 and 3 in Pontiac, Michigan. There, however, the Stampede would fall 2-1 to the Pumas, with Hilton's outstanding free kick just before the halftime break to level to score not enough as Kitsap scored a late winner to advance to the final.

“It was a great season,” said Roberts. “It was exciting and filled with all the parts of a journey that make it special. We wanted to put together a squad that was capable of winning championships and we did just that. The credit goes to the players who were committed to striving for excellence on and off the field. We are thankful for their effort and commitment to this club.

“This club has had a fantastic first three years on the field and as an organization. We are excited to keep growing as a club and are looking forward to the next PDL season.”

The Stampede ownership and management staff would like to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers, players, and parents for their continued support of the Ocala Stampede organization. Without your support, this season’s achievements would not have been possible. The Stampede will always be committed to pursue for excellence both on and off the field. 

Harrisburg City Islanders News Release -- www.cityislanders.com

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Harrisburg  City Islanders will welcome their MLS partner the Philadelphia Union (7-7-9) to Skyline Sports Complex on Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. The friendly will be a rematch of the classic Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup meeting earlier this season, where the Union upended the Islanders 3-1 after extra time at PPL Park.

The Union do not return to MLS play until Wednesday, September 3rd, meaning fans can expect to see a near full-strength Philadelphia team.

The City Islanders have found their stride in their recent six-match stretch, posting a 4-1-1 record, including a win over USL PRO leaders and future MLS club Orlando City SC. The Isles' latest match resulted in a 2-2 draw against the Rochester Rhinos - a result Harrisburg was happy with after goalkeeper Nick Noble was sent off just 33 minutes into the match.

The Union have also been in good form of late, recording a 3-1-2 tally over their past six MLS matches. Lancaster, Pa. product Andrew Wenger garnered Man of the Match honors for his two-goal effort in a 4-2 Union victory against the San Jose Earthquakes at PPL Park on Sunday night. The triumph pushed Philadelphia to 30 points on the season, just one point shy of a place in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Mozambican forward Clesio Bauque matched Wenger's brace while leading the 10-man Harrisburg side to a satisfying result on the road. Yann Ekra made it an international affair as the Ivory Coast native recorded the assist on both goals. However, it was keeper David Flynn who stole the show while making spectacular saves to minimize the damage and only allow a single goal to secure a critical point on the road.

Former Islanders' star Sheanon Williams also played a major role in Philadelphia's victory this weekend, scoring a 72nd minute goal to break a 2-2 tie just two minutes after San Jose had pulled level. Williams spent the 2010 season with the Islanders, notching three goals in 19 matches en route to "Upper 90" City Islanders' Rookie of the Year honors. Williams would sign with the Union in August of the same year, just over four months after his Islanders debut.

Thursday's match will be the seventh meeting between the clubs, including four friendlies and two U.S. Open Cup showdowns. The Union have won both competitive matches by scores of 5-2 in 2012 and 3-1 earlier this season. The depleted Islanders' U.S. Open Cup roster nearly completed the massive upset before an 89th-minute equalizer from Maurice Edu would eventually elevate Philadelphia in a 3-1 extra time thriller.

Harrisburg will bring Philly flavor to the Island, where fans can enjoy Philadelphia inspired food and drinks, including Philly cheese steaks, pretzels and more! Fans who purchase tickets in advance can take advantage of an exclusive offer for discounted ticket prices ($15 adult, $10 children) and a complementary City Islanders scarf with every purchase! Socceritaville tickets will also be available, with prices ranging from $20 for deck access to $30 for a full VIP experience including complementary drinks. All offers expire Wednesday, August 27th at 5 p.m. ET.

General admission tickets will be sold at the gate for $20 for adults and $15 for children. Socceritaville tickets will also be available to purchase on match day. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. ET.

PDL Feature

Thursday, August 28, 2014

The NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer season kicks off this weekend, with a number of top 25 matchups to highlight the start of the new season. Five games on Friday night feature meetings between members of the NSCAA Top 25, with the spotlight set to shine on No. 14 Louisville as it welcomes No. 2 Maryland in a nationally televised clash that will feature PDL standouts on both sides.

No. 14 Louisville vs. No. 2 Maryland, Friday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN3
The second game of a doubleheader at the Cardinals’ new stadium, Louisville will hope a big opening-night crowd and a powerful attack will see a positive result against last season’s national finalists. Led by PDL Young Player of the Year Ricardo Velazco of FC Tucson, who had seven goals and four assists this summer, the Cardinals will also look to Orlando City U23 midfielder Andrew Brody and Michael DeGraffenreidt, who joined Velazco in Tucson this summer, to build on their All-AAC Second Team selections a year ago. The Terrapins will try to spoil the party, however, as they enter with another strong squad including a pair of former Austin Aztex players in defender Mikey Ambrose and midfielder Dan Metzger.

No. 1 Notre Dame vs. No. 12 Marquette, Friday, 5 p.m. ET
The defending national champions open the new season at home in a contest that should feature an excellent matchup between Notre Dame’s Leon Brown and Marquette’s Axel Sjoberg. Brown, who played this summer for the Ocean City Nor’easters, had five goals and three assists for the Fighting Irish last season, but former Thunder Bay Chill standout Sjoberg and his teammates will offer strong defensive pressure as the Golden Eagles look to come away with victory.

No. 11 Wake Forest vs. No. 4 UCLA, Friday, 7:30 p.m. ET
The Bruins open the season on the road in North Carolina as TDS No. 1-ranked player and reigning Pac-12 Player of the Year Leo Stolz, formerly of the OC Pateadores Blues, leads a side that also includes the Ventura County Fusion’s Earl Edwards in goal and former Reading United defender Larry Ndjock. They will face a Demon Deacons side that includes the Carolina Dynamo’s Sam Fink, the Portland Timbers U-23s Jacori Hayes, and former Baltimore Bohemians midfielder Zach Gamble, all of whom will be looking to get their side off to a strong start to the season.

No. 5 New Mexico vs. No. 13 Akron, Friday, 9 p.m. ET
The Lobos open the new season with some key departures from their lineup, but the arrival of the Ocean City Nor’easters’ Kevin Correa, a selection to the MAC Hermann preseason watch list, should help bolster a squad that also includes former Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 midfielder Ben McKendry and Sounders FC U23 midfielder Niko Hansen. They welcome an Akron side that includes former Portland Timbers U-23s defender Saad Abdul-Salaam, and Orlando City U-23 midfielder Victor Souto, who made 10 appearances for the Lions this summer.

W-League Feature

Thursday, August 28, 2014

A Top-10 clash on the west coast highlights the second weekend of action in the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer schedule as No. 1 UCLA hosts No. 9 North Carolina, one of a number of games this weekend set to feature top W-League players on national television.

No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 9 North Carolina, Friday, 10 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network
UCLA got off to a perfect start to the defense of its championship with a pair of victories during the opening weekend of the season. Former LA Blues midfielder Sam Mewis had two goals and an assist in the Bruins’ victories against Maryland and UC Irvine, while fellow Blues standout Sarah Killion had an assist in each game. They face a North Carolina side that fell against Stanford in overtime to open the season before rebounding with a victory against Ohio State, and will be looking for good performances for defender Satara Murray of the Washington Spirit Reserves and fellow Blues player Paige Neilsen, who had three goals and two assists in LA’s undefeated season this summer.

Louisville vs. Mississippi, Friday, 5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN3
The opening game at Louisville’s beautiful new stadium sees two teams on the fringe of the Top 25 looking to boost their non-conference records. The Cardinals took a win and a loss in their opening two games of the season as W-20 forward Isabella Habuda of the Premier Soccer Group led her side with both goals in a 2-1 victory against Wright State, and will be a player to watch as Louisville looks to christen its new home with a victory against Ole Miss (1-0-1).

Kansas vs. No. 24 Wake Forest, Sunday, 2 p.m. ET, ESPN3
The Demon Deacons visit the Jayhawks coming off a victory in their opening game of the season, as Caroline Wooten of the W-20’s Atlanta Metros scored the only goal in a 1-0 win against Wright State. She is joined in the Wake lineup by Washington Spirit Reserves midfielder Maddie Huster, who made nine appearances for the Spirit this summer ahead of her freshman season, and Lake Norman W-20 player Taylor Waters. The Jayhawks, meanwhile, feature former Fredericksburg Impact player Ashley Williams, who was one of the goal-scorers as Kansas took victories against Wyoming and SMU to open the season.

Washington State vs. Montana, Sunday, 3 p.m. ET, Pac-12 Network
The Cougars will try to maintain their undefeated start to the season as they host Montana on Sunday afternoon after earning a draw with ranked BYU to go 1-0-1 during the opening weekend. Former Vancouver Whitecaps Women keeper Gurveen Clair had a strong weekend in goal as she recorded a pair of shutouts and 13 saves, and Washington State will hope for more of the same as the Grizzlies visit after splitting a pair of games against Air Force and Wyoming to open the season.

Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release -- www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

WILMINGTON, N.C. – After adding four points to their total in the league standings in a race for one of the final four playoff spots, Wilmington Hammerheads FC returns from the West Coast to host Orlando City SC on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. ET at Legion Stadium. All tickets dated July 3 will be honored due to prior rescheduling.

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Orlando City ended Wilmington’s nine-game unbeaten streak earlier in the season following a 2-0 victory at ESPN Wide World of Sports in July.

League-leader Orlando has claimed a spot in playoffs and are looking to earn the title of regular season champions as they close out the season. Midfielder Kevin Molino bagged the USL PRO regular season scoring record after tallying his 16th goal during a 3-2 victory against the Richmond Kickers over the weekend.

The Hammerheads enter Thursday’s match following a three-game road trip on the West Coast last week. Sacramento Republic FC clinched a 2-0 victory over the Hammerheads at Bonney Field, but Wilmington rebounded to earn its first victory in six matches against the Orange County Blues FC in stoppage time on Saturday at Anteater Stadium. Ashani Fairclough secured the 2-1 conquest off a free kick by Drew Ruggles, adding to Sunny Jane’s goal notched in the 70th minute.

The Hammerheads then encountered LA Galaxy II on Sunday later at StubHub Center’s Track and Field Stadium, where they battled to a 3-3 draw. Jane added two goals within minutes to level the score 2-2 in the second half, followed by Mark-Anthony Kaye’s first professional goal to take the lead in the 86th minute. Galaxy II responded in stoppage time with a goal by Rafael Garcia off a free kick from outside the penalty area.

Thursday’s match is Military Appreciation Night at Legion Stadium. All active and retired military personnel and their families qualify for special rates at the box office with military identification. Tickets can be reserved prior to the match by calling (910) 777-2111. A fireworks display is scheduled to take place on the back field following the conclusion of the match.

The Hammerheads are scheduled to host Republic FC on Saturday, August 30 at Legion Stadium and Orlando City again on Wednesday, September 3 for their last home match of the regular season. Kickoff for each match is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET.

For more information regarding Wilmington Hammerheads FC or to purchase tickets, please contact (910) 777-2111 or visit online at www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com. 

Sounders FC U-23 News Release -- www.soundersu23.com

Thursday, August 28, 2014

SUMNER, Wash. – Sounders FC U-23 forward Jordan Morris has been named to the United States Men’s National Team roster for the September 3rd friendly against the Czech Republic in Prague. Morris is one of 22 players on the roster for the match, which also includes fellow PDL alumni Brad Guzan, Geoff Cameron and Tim Ream. The match kicks off at 11:15 a.m. PT on NBC Sports Network.

Morris, who scored the game-winner for the U-23 MNT against Bahamas last month, was named the 2012-13 Development Academy Player of the Year for the U-17/18 age group while playing for the Seattle Sounders FC Academy. He is the first active college player to be included on a roster under Klinsmann.

Morris played four matches for the Sounders U-23 this summer, scoring one goal. He missed time with the squad due to Stanford University and US U-23 National Team duties.

The Sounders U-23 signed Morris, one of the brightest young players in the country, this offseason. Morris just finished his freshman year at Stanford University and has also made appearances for the United States U-20 and U-21 National Teams.

Morris burst on to the national soccer awareness after scoring 27 goals in 28 matches for the Sounders Academy and being named the U-17/18 US Soccer Development Academy Player of the Year in 2013.

"Jordan Morris is an exciting young player and he seems to excel at every level he gets the opportunity to play at,"  Sounders U-23 GM and Head Coach, Darren Sawatzky said. "The U-23 team is a great place for him to continue his rise in the game during the summer months.”

Morris then went on to make 1st Team All-Pac 12 as a freshman and earn call-ups to the United States youth national team.

His ability, technique, and vision, mixed with his 5’11, 185 pound frame, make Morris a truly unique prospect with professional soccer on his horizon.

“The competitive games in the Northwest Division of the PDL has helped many players in their journey to become professional players and it will be the same for Jordan,” Sawatzky said.

The Seattle native scored six goals last fall for Stanford and led all freshmen in the Pac-12 with seven assists.

USL PRO Exhibition

Thursday, August 28, 2014

HARRISBURG, Pa. -  The Harrisburg City Islanders dropped a 3-2 decision against their MLS partner the Philadelphia Union Thursday night at Skyline Sports Complex. Fred broke a 2-2 tie in the 75th minute as the Union took the win in the annual meeting.

The first half was full of extremely physical play from both sides. With a total of 13 fouls, it was apparent that although it was a friendly, both teams were determined to win. Philadelphia bested the Isles in the half, outscoring Harrisburg 2-1.

The aggressive offense was apparent right from the beginning after a header from Union defender Austin Berry was sent toward the net but ricocheted off the left post. The Union took the lead in the 13th minute with a goal from midfielder Sebastien Le Toux with the assist going to Brian Brown. 

In the 22nd minute Jose Barril tied the match with an unassisted long-range shot that found the back of the net. As the half came to a close, the Union took the 2-1 lead when Leo Fernandez scored after a well-timed dish from Daniel Cruz.

The Islanders got things rolling in the second half with hopes of a victory against the MLS opponent. In the 50th minute, midfielder Jimmy McLaughlin found some space behind the defense, but his layoff attempt was deflected out of play. In the 51st, Bauque fired a shot from just inside 10 yards, but Zac MacMath knocked it away. 

Soon after, Bauque scored from outside the box in the 55th minute assisted by Danny DiPrima to even the score at 2-2. Things were fairly slow for both sides for a large portion of the half, each looking for a goal.

The Union took the lead in the 75th with an unassisted goal from Fred. A late attempt from the Islanders' Javaun Waugh sailed over the net and into the deck as the Union took the 3-2 win.

USL PRO Match Report

Thursday, August 28, 2014

WILMINGTON, N.C. - Wilmington Hammerheads FC took a 3-1 victory against league-leader Orlando City SC on Thursday night at Legion Stadium, moving into seventh place in the USL PRO standings as it continues to push for one of the remaining playoff spots. Orlando lost for the fourth time in seven games but remained four points ahead of second-place Sacramento Republic FC.

Wilmington put the pressure on Orlando early and was rewarded when Philadelphia Union loanee Corben Bone put the ball past Orlando goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo in the third minute. Orlando responded with several opportunities as it tried to even the score, but none found the back of the net until Austin da Luz knocked in his third goal of season in the 41st minute after consecutive shots in the area.

Hammerheads forward Sunny Jane came close to putting Wilmington back in the lead before the half off a cross from Mark-Anthony Kaye, but overpowered the shot, sending it over the crossbar and leaving the score even at 1-1 at halftime.

Jane and Kaye were on point entering the second half and fed each other opportunities in the penalty area. Kaye finally found his mark and gave Wilmington the lead in the 61st minute after receiving a short volley by Jane from the far post.

Orlando's Darwin Cerén received a free kick soon after Wilmington's goal that nearly equalized the score once more, but goalkeeper Brad Stuver was equal to the task.

The Hammerheads secured the victory in stoppage time when forward Sammy Ochoa got behind the defense and fired home after a cross by Kaye.

Orlando City SC News Release -- www.orlandocitysc.com

Friday, August 29, 2014

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City Soccer Club today announced that upon medical recommendation, Yordany Alvarez has retired from professional soccer effective immediately.

During the Lions’ home match on June 7th, Alvarez suffered from an undisclosed medical condition while on the field. Over the following weeks and months, Alvarez underwent a series of tests locally at Orlando Health, the results of which were supported by other top-notch medical facilities across the country.

“We are deeply saddened by this news, but Yordany’s long-term health and well-being must be at the forefront of any decision regarding his future,” said Orlando City President and Founder Phil Rawlins.  “To that end, both the Club and the entire Orlando Health medical staff were very prudent throughout this process in making sure he underwent extensive examinations to determine the possible causes of his condition and to find the best treatment so he can continue to live a full life.”

Alvarez holds a dear spot in the hearts of all long-time Orlando City supporters. Signed to the Club before its first season in Orlando, he led the Lions’ to the 2011 USL PRO Championship while earning League MVP honors. He was then transferred to Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake before agreeing to again join Orlando prior to the 2014 season as the Lions’ second player to be signed as a member of the Lions’ Major League Soccer squad. 

“I have known Gio for over six years and he is a great human being. He has been an instrumental part of our success here in Orlando,” continued Rawlins.  “We will greatly miss his contributions on and off the field. We all wish our wonderful friend the very best in his future.”

Alvarez will not be leaving the Lions' organization, as he will working in the Orlando City Youth Academy, helping in the development of our young players.

Alvarez’s story is a humbling one, personifying the American Dream. Five years ago, the 29-year-old midfielder was among three players who snuck out of the back door of a Florida hotel - defecting from their native Cuba in the middle of an international tournament. After making it across the country on just $500, the midfielder met Orlando City Head Coach Adrian Heath at a player tryout session upon which he was immediately signed by the club.

“I’d like to thank Coach Heath and the entire Orlando City organization for the opportunities I’ve had over the last several years,” said Alvarez.  “While I’m deeply disappointed that I cannot return to the sport I love, I must consider my health in this decision as I look to explore the next chapter in my life. I’m grateful to my teammates, friends and fans for their support during this ordeal – it has helped me more than words can express.” 

In recognition of his success on the field and contributions to the organization, Alvarez will be recognized in a special ceremony during Orlando City’s last home game on September 6th at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Additional details of the match will be forthcoming.

Fans are encouraged to send well wishes to Gio via Twitter at @AlvarezYordany.

USL PRO Game Report

Friday, August 29, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds moved into a tie for eighth place in the USL PRO standings as Miroslav Cabrilo scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory against the Charlotte Eagles on Friday night at Queens Sports Complex. The Riverhounds are now level on 32 points with the Rochester Rhinos, with two games remaining in the regular season, while the Eagles sit two points back in 10th place.

The game started with a number of good opportunities for the Eagles in the first 10 minutes. The first came to Fred Sekyere when he took a cross from Zak Boggs in the sixth minute, but Pittsburgh goalkeeper Mike Lisch was able to get a hand on it just before Sekyere could get his shot off. Wells Thompson gathered in the rebound, but his shot went just over the crossbar.

The first half continued to give both teams good opportunities but neither was able to capitalize. In the 42nd minute, Pittsburgh appeared to take the lead when Jose Angulo redirected a shot by Danny Earls from the edge of the penalty area, but the Riverhounds' leading scorer was ruled offside to keep the game scoreless at the break. 

Both teams continued to create opportunities in the second half. The Eagles had a chance right at the hour mark when they got a free kick just outside the penalty area, but the shot deflected off the wall andaway to safety. Sekyere then almost gave the Eagles the lead when he took a good first-time finish off a pass from Drew Yates, but the shot went just wide of the right post.

The Riverhounds took the lead after they earned a corner kick In the 76th minute. Cabrilo was able to get a header on target, and it went past Eagles goalkeeper Alec Kann and into the back of the net. Charlotte pushed everything forward in the game’s final 20 minutes, but couldn’t break through a stout Pittsburgh defense as Michael Lisch recorded his fifth shutout of the season. 

The Eagles next travel to Montreal to take on the Impact Reserves at 1 p.m. ET on Monday afternoon. The Eagles will return home for their final USL PRO home game of the season on Saturday, September 6th as the Harrisburg City Islanders come to Queens Sports Complex for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff.

W-League Round-Up

Saturday, August 30, 2014

No. 1 UCLA and No. 9 North Carolina finished scoreless in the marquee matchup in Women’s NCAA Division I Soccer on Friday night as a Bruins defense led by the LA Blues’ Abby Dahlkemper and Caprice Dydasco held the Tar Heels without a shot on goal for only the second time in program history.

The Bruins did threaten offensively, with the biggest danger coming from fellow Blues player Sam Mewis, who forced saves from UNC’s Bryane Heaberlin in the 10th minute and Lindsey Harris in the 65th. Dahlkemper and Dydasco also proved a threat from set pieces, as both put efforts on target in the first half, but the Bruins were unable to break down a solid defense led by the Washington Spirit Reserves’ Sarata Murray and Blues defender Brooke Elby, as UCLA was held to one shot on goal in the second half and overtime.

"The game was a high-level game: fast-paced, a lot of energy, great athletes out there," said UCLA head coach Amanda Cromwell. "I think we were unlucky not to score one. You've got to give a lot of credit to UNC. They defended really well. They shut down channels and some gaps that we thought were open and made it really hard for us. We could have been better on our set plays, but overall the effort was there. You have to applaud both teams for the effort and just how much they really went after it."

No. 9 PENN STATE 3, UCONN 1: Colorado Pride forward Mallory Weber had the opening goal as the Nittany Lions remained perfect with their third win of the season as they downed the Huskies.

A 2014 All-Western Conference selection with 11 goals for the Pride this summer, Weber scored her third goal in as many games for PSU in the fifth minute as she volleyed home a cross by former Ottawa Fury defender Kori Chapic. Freshman Megan Schafer added another pair of goals for Penn State as the Nittany Lions cruised to a comfortable victory.

No. 16 TEXAS TECH 2, NO. 11 NOTRE DAME 1: Colorado Rush forward Janine Beckie had the game-winning goal as the Red Raiders rallied to upset the Fighting Irish at Alumni Field in South Bend, Ind.

Notre Dame took a lead to the halftime break as Katie Naughton put home a corner kick in the 14th minute. Texas Tech quickly rallied in the second half, however, and got back on level terms as Seattle Sounders Women’s Jaelene Hinkle found Hannah Devine for a near-post header. Less than a minute later, Beckie capitalized on a Notre Dame turnover and fired a high shot into the net to earn the road upset.

No. 20 GEORGETOWN 6, N.C. STATE 0: Former LA Blues standout Daphne Corboz had a goal and three assists to lead the Hoyas past the Wolfpack at Shaw Field in Washington, D.C.

The Hoyas took the lead on an own goal in the 12th minute, but Corboz’s influence began to be felt as she played a role in each of the next four goals. Marina Paul headed home Corboz’s corner kick to make it 2-0 at the break, and the midfielder then sprang Vanessa Skrumbis early in the second half for the first of her two goals. Corboz added a goal of her own eight minutes into the second half, and then provided the assist on Skrumbis’ second before Kaitlin Bast closed out the scoring.

JAMES MADISON 2, No. 24 WAKE FOREST 1: Ottawa Fury FC’s Sydney Braun-McLeod and the Washington Spirit Reserves’ Ashley Herndon linked up to lead the Dukes to an upset of the Demon Deacons at Spry Stadium in Winston-Salem.

Wake Forest took the lead in the ninth minute when W-20 standout Kendall Fischlein of Lake Norman SC scored her first goal of the season, but James Madison got back on level terms before the halftime break as Herndon led a counter-attack that set up Braun-McLeod for her second goal of the season. Katie Hyland gave the Dukes the lead six minutes into the second half, and they were able to hold on for victory as former Fredericksburg Impact W-20 goalkeeper Ellen Forrest made a pair of saves.

PDL Round-Up

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Orlando City U23’s Andrew Brody scored the only goal as No. 9 Louisville took victory against No. 2 Maryland in the Cardinals’ opening game at Lynn Soccer Stadium in front of a school record crowd of 7,047 fans.

2014 PDL Young Player of the Year Ricardo Velazco of FC Tucson provided the assist for Brody nine minutes into the second half, having been sprung down the right by the Chicago Fire U-23’s Will Vitalis. Velazco – who had four assists for Tucson this summer – placed a pinpoint cross into the penalty area, where Brody was on hand to head home and send the massive crowd into celebration.

"I hope the people tonight had a positive experience. I thought it was high level of soccer for so early in the year for two teams that are very, very good teams," Louisville Head Coach Ken Lolla said. "Hopefully, the people tonight had a good experience not only in the soccer aspect, but the venue and all the amenities that go with it. I hope that they continue to come back and support us. We have some great games and hopefully the fan base continues to grow."

The Cardinals went close to taking the lead in the 12th minute when fellow Orlando City U23 midfielder Romilio Hernandez hit the crossbar, but the game went to the break scoreless. Former River City Rovers goalkeeper Joachim Ball made five saves to record his 10th shutout for Louisville as the Cardinals opened the new season with a big victory.

No. 1 NOTRE DAME 2, No. 12 MARQUETTE 1: Ocean City Nor’easters forward Leon Brown had the game-winning goal as the Fighting Irish rallied to take victory against the Golden Eagles.

The Golden Eagles took the lead in the 12th minute when Chicago Fire U-23 forward David Selvaggi created a chance that C. Nortey put away. Notre Dame got back on even terms before the halftime break, however, as Connor Klekota found the back of the net, and Brown then put the defending national champions on top midway through the second half.

No. 3 VIRGINIA 1, No. 25 OLD DOMINION 0: Former Fredericksburg Hotspur player Ryan Zinkhan scored a golden goal in overtime to lift the Cavaliers past the Pride at Klöckner Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.

Virginia held the upper hand for much of the game but didn’t break the deadlock until the second minute of overtime as a low ball by Eric Bird found Zinkhan 20 yards from goal, and he fired low into the left corner. The goal earned Sounders FC U23 goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell victory in his first college start, as he recorded two saves in the shutout.

No. 4 UCLA 3, No. 11 WAKE FOREST 1: Reading United AC’s Larry Ndjock had the game-winner as the Bruins opened the season with victory against the Demon Deacons at Spry Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Wake Forest took the lead in the 13th minute as the Portland Timbers U-23s’ Jacori Hayes and Michael Gamble linked up to create a chance for Ian Harkes to finish. UCLA hit back quickly, however, when Andrew Tusaazemajja found the back of the net three minutes later, and Ndjock then put home a finish from Tusaazemajja’s cross to make it 2-1 in the 22nd minute. Seyi Adekoya added a late goal for the Bruins to put the game away as Ventura County Fusion goalkeeper Earl Edwards recorded four saves.

No. 5 NEW MEXICO 1, No. 13 AKRON 0: Former Jersey Express player Oniel Fisher had the only goal as the Lobos defeated the Zips at the University of New Mexico Soccer Complex in Albuquerque, N.M.

Fisher’s goal arrived less than three minutes in as Fisher was found at the top of the penalty area by Sounders FC U23 midfielder Chris Wehan, and the former Express man sent a low into the left corner. Wehan went close to adding to the Lobos’ lead as he had a pair of chances well saved, but Fisher’s early strike would be all New Mexico would need to take victory.

No. 6 WASHINGTON 4, GONZAGA 0: Sounders FC U23 forward Sean Okoli had a pair of goals as the Huskies took victory against the Bulldogs in Spokane, Wash.

Washington took the lead through an own goal in the 20th minute, and Okoli doubled the advantage a little more than 10 minutes later as he converted from the penalty spot after he had been brought down in the area. The Puget Sound Gunners’ Josh Heard added to the Huskies’ lead with 15 minutes to go and Jones added a second in the final minute, again from the penalty spot.

No. 22 NORTH CAROLINA 3, No. 7 CALIFORNIA 1: Goals by the OC Pateadores Blues' Andy Craven, Carolina Dynamo’s Robbie Lovejoy, and Chicago Fire U-23’s Tyler Engel, led the Tar Heels past the Bears at Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, N.C.

raven and Lovejoy each had a goal and an assist, as Craven set up Engel for UNC’s opener in the 19th minute. Craven was then the beneficiary of Lovejoy’s through ball as he finished one-on-one to make it 2-0 in the 33rd minute. Cal pulled a goal back three minutes later through Christian Thierjung, but the Tar Heels put the game away with seven minutes to go as Lovejoy scored their third.

No. 17 COASTAL CAROLINA 3, No. 8 CONNECTICUT 2: K-W United’s Ricky Garbanzo had the game-winning goal and two assists as the Chanticleers scored an upset on the road at Morrone Stadium in Storrs, Conn.

UConn took a two-goal lead through Cyle Larin and an own goal, but Coastal Carolina surged back as Garbanzo provided the assists on goals by the Carolina Dynamo’s Ollivier Gueguen in the 56th minute and Louis Dargent six minutes later. Garbanzo then struck with 18 minutes to go to lift the Chanticleers to a big non-conference win.

No. 9 GEORGETOWN 1, INDIANA 1: Baltimore Bohemians forward Brandon Allen scored the equalizer as the Hoyas earned a draw with the Hoosiers at Armstrong Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.

Femi Hollinger-Janzen gave Indiana the lead in the 25th minute, but the Hoyas responded just before the hour mark as Allen was able to turn and shoot home after receiving a pass from Alex Muyl at the top of the penalty area. Orlando City U23 goalkeeper Tomas Gomez stood firm in overtime as he finished with three saves to earn Georgetown a draw.

No. 10 MICHIGAN STATE 1, SMU 0: Former Michigan Bucks defender Ryan Keener had the only goal as the Spartans took victory against the Mustangs at DeMartin Stadium in East Lansing, Mich.

Keener’s goal arrived with 12 minutes to go as the Jason Stacy sent in a corner kick the senior was able to get on the end of six yards from goal to head home. Bucks goalkeeper Zach Bennett made four saves for the Spartans to earn the shutout as Michigan State opened with a solid win.

Orange County Blues FC News Release -- www.ocbluesfc.com

Friday, August 29, 2014

IRVINE, Calif. -- The Orange County Blues look to end a three-match losing streak as they host the Richmond Kickers on Saturday, August 30th, at UC Irvine’s Anteater Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.

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Orange County comes off a tough defeat last Saturday to Wilmington Hammerheads FC. Both sides held each other in check for 70 minutes, until Wilmington broke the scoreless draw with a goal by Sunny Jane in the 72nd minute. The Blues responded five minutes later, as Alex Martinez played a ball into the middle for Christopher Santana, who calmly slotted it past Wilmington goalkeeper Brad Stuver for his third goal this season.

The score held level until second-half stoppage time, when three players, two for Orange County and one for Wilmington, were sent off with red cards by the referee. A few minutes later, the Hammerheads’ Drew Ruggles fired a free kick into the box that found Ashani Fairclough, who headed in the game winner to give Wilmington a 2-1 victory.

Richmond comes into Saturday’s tilt after hosting league-leading Orlando City. The Lions ultimately took the victory in a back-and-forth match, winning 3-2 at rainy City Stadium in Richmond. Orlando’s Kevin Molino scored his league record-breaking 16th goal of the season, while Richmond’s George Davis IV tallied a goal and an assist.

The Kickers fell to third place in the USL PRO standings after their loss and Sacramento Republic FC’s win against the Charleston Battery on Wednesday. Richmond has a record of 13-2-10 for the season, giving them a total of 49 points. After the loss to Wilmington, the Blues fell to 13th place in the standings, with a 9-17-0 record and 27 points.  If Orange County loses or draws against Richmond, they will be mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. They could also be eliminated before the match even starts, depending on the results of other matches around the league. Richmond has already clinched a home playoff match.

Allan Russell leads the Blues with eight goals and seven assists, followed by Chris Cortez, who has scored five goals. Matthew Delicâte leads Richmond with 14 goals and one assist, while Davis IV has scored 11 goals and notched five assists. Davis IV, Shay Spitz, and Matheau Hall all played for the Blues last season.

With only two matches remaining in this 2014 season for Orange County, now’s the time to get out to Anteater Stadium to support your local team. Call (714) 738-8011 or email seats@bluessoccerclub.com for the best ticket pricing. If you can’t make it to the match, watch the Blues take on the Kickers live on YouTube, with Marc Serber on the call at youtube.com/ocbluesfc.

Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release -- www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com

Friday, August 29, 2014

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Wilmington Hammerheads FC is set to host Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. ET at Legion Stadium. Looking to clinch one of the final four playoff positions, the Hammerheads recently moved into seventh place after claiming a 3-1 victory over league-leader Orlando City SC on Thursday night.

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This will be the second time Wilmington and Sacramento meet on the pitch in just over a week after Republic FC hosted the Hammerheads and took a 2-0 victory on the West Coast in front of sold-out crowd at Bonney Field. Thomas Stewart opened the scoring in the 15th minute after Justin Braun placed a through-ball toward Hammerheads goalkeeper Brad Stuver forcing him to come off his line and charge Stewart one-on-one.

Sacramento increased their lead to 2-0 in the second half after defender Emrah Klimenta stole the ball and sent a low drive past Stuver moments later in the 76th minute.

Republic FC currently holds second position in the USL PRO standings behind Orlando, and has already claimed a spot in the playoffs and homefield advantage in the quarterfinals.

The Hammerheads are scheduled to host their final regular season home match on Wednesday, September 3 against Orlando City at 7:30 p.m. ET at Legion Stadium.

For more information regarding Wilmington Hammerheads FC or to purchase tickets, please contact (910) 777-2111 or visit online at www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com.