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David Fellerath ·
22 Jul 2009, 1:29 PM ·
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Some personnel news out of Cary this morning, courtesy of RailHawks journalist Tim Candon:
Striker Andriy Budnyy and goalkeeper Caleb Patterson have been sent to Wilmington for an overnight loan. The USL-2 Hammerheads are trying to protect their spot in first place from the visiting Richmond Kickers. The Hammerheads, who performed heroically in June and early July, making it to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup after beating the RailHawks in the second round, are now groaning with injuries. Budnyy and Patterson will help plug gaps left by an ankle injury to striker Jamie Watson and a possibly season-ending hernia surgery for goalkeeper Daryl Sattler (who, fans may remember, knocked aside penalty shots by Daniel Paladini and Mark Schulte in that June 16 thriller).
One likely result of the loan is that Eric Reed will start in goal this Friday against Charleston instead of Patterson, whose turn it would be otherwise.
Another thought: The Richmond Kickers may have a little ringer up their sleeves, too. Former UNC and MLS star Chris Carrieri appeared for the Kickers against the RailHawks on June 2. He told me then that he’s playing for Richmond on a part-time basis, against their North Carolina opponents. (He lives in Holly Springs.) Perhaps Carrieri, Patterson and Budnyy can all ride down to Wilmington together.
- Greg Shields, the veteran Scottish defender, is safely in Cary and training with the team. He arrived Saturday and caught the end of the Tecos match. Somewhat disconcertingly, he said his family was surprised by the ruckus created by the Tecos supporters:
“We were sitting by the opposing fans. For the kids, it was a wee bit daunting for them, banging the seats all the time. It was a bit different from what we’re used to.”
- Candon also reports that Devon McKenney’s just about fully rehabilitated from a hamstring injury suffered a month ago.
Carolina RailHawks, Soccer Andriy Budnyy, Caleb Patterson, Daryl Sattler, Devon McKenney, Eric Reed, Greg Shields, Jamie Watson, Wilmington Hammerheads
David Fellerath ·
1 Apr 2009, 5:16 PM ·
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The missing pieces of the RailHawks 2009 roster are falling into place.
Today, the team announced the signing of three players who have been making strong impressions in the preseason: 21-year-old goalkeeper Caleb Patterson Sewell, who has manned the goal for two halves of the two friendlies we’ve seen; Devon McKenney, who has been starting at right back; and Amir Lowery, who has put in impressive performances in the rear of the midfield. The text of the press release is after the jump.
In other USL-1 news, the league confirmed that there will be an expansion franchise in New York beginning next season. The new team will play in the 13,000-seat stadium at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island, just outside of Queens. The league claims this will take the USL-1 to 13 teams, but they seem to be assuming that there will continue to be USL teams in Portland and Vancouver after this season (the MLS has awarded franchises to both cities). Tampa Bay will also begin play next year as the Rowdies. The league’s announcement is here. Continue reading »
Carolina RailHawks, Soccer Amir Lowery, Caleb Patterson Sewell, Devon McKenney, FC New York, USL-1
David Fellerath ·
28 Mar 2009, 10:34 AM ·
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The center-left party: In what looks to be a popular pair, Gardner comes down the flank as Bundu awaits. (photo courtesy of RailHawks)
WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/ CARY—If the March 14 victory over the “major league” New England Revolution was an occasion for a little well-deserved breast-beating, the loss to the definitely major league CD Olimpia was the occasion for—well, first, a dry towel.
A downpour worthy of a Sri Lankan monsoon at times threatened to obscure the action, and the slippery field was more or less responsible for defensive miscues that led to goals for each team. The 1:1 deadlock was broken in the 63rd minute when Jaime Rosales rocketed a very major league free kick that went over and around the RailHawks wall and skidded off the left post into the goal. A minute later, Coach Martin Rennie waved in five fresh players and the game took on a more scrimmage-like rhythm.
After the game, Rennie was beaming—and not just because he was finally dry. Continue reading »
Carolina RailHawks, Soccer Aaron King, Amir Lowery, Brian Plotkin, Caleb Patterson, CD Olimpia, Devon McKenney, Eric Reed, Hamed Diallo, Jack Stewart, John Cunliffe, John Gilkerson, Joseph Kabwe, Josh Gardner, Luke Kreamalmeyer, Mark Schulte, Martin Rennie, Montreal Impact, New England Revolution, Sallieu Bundu
David Fellerath ·
14 Mar 2009, 12:47 PM ·
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Gavin Glinton (San Jose Earthquakes)
Jarrett at Triangle Soccer Fanatics has done the work for us: He’s secured the match day roster and located some news therein:
First, there are now 25 players listed on the RailHawks roster (which doesn’t include confirmed signing Matt Watson, who is still playing for his indoor team in Baltimore). Officially, the team has 20 players, but three new names have slipped out in recent press releases, including backup keeper Brian Levey, evidently returning for another year; Devon McKenney, a defender who played last year for the Columbus Crew reserves; and Nate Norman, who played for Notre Dame before spending time with the Chicago Fire and the Charleston Battery and who, most recently, was coaching high schoolers in Michigan.
Then there are some names that haven’t emerged from official sources before now—and we’re not sure if they’re under contract. Most intriguingly, there’s a veteran striker named Gavin Glinton, a native of Turks and Caicos Island whose career has taken him to stints with the LA Galaxy, Dallas Burn, the USL’s Charleston Battery and, last season, the San Jose Earthquakes. His most productive stop was two seasons in Charleston, 2005-06, in which he scored 13 times in 26 appearances.
There’s also a third keeper, Caleb Patterson, a 21-year-old native of Australia who apparently spent last year training with Red Bull New York.
The final new name is defender and Wake Forest grad Amir Lowery, who caught Triangle Offense’s eye with his assured play when we visited training camp a month ago.
The weather will continue to be miserable, but we couldn’t be more excited about tonight’s game at WakeMed. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
Carolina RailHawks, Soccer Amir Lowery, Brian Levey, Caleb Patterson, Devon McKenney, Gavin Glinton, Matt Watson, Nate Norman
