Triangle Offense, Indy Week

Bulls strike first, but fall to Louisville

Jonathan Stout — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:58:18 -0400

After a two-run first inning, and four Bulls reaching base, the opening frame Tuesday night seemed as though another 16-hit game was not a stretch of the imagination—but Louisville had other plans.

An hour and 46 minute rain delay only prolonged the eventual outcome.…

Bulls out-power Bats in landslide victory

Jonathan Stout — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:44:00 -0400

Early forecast called for inclement weather, but the only thunder heard in Durham on Monday was the crack of the Bulls’ bats as they upended Louisville in the first of a four-game series at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Outfielder Wil Myers was pulled from Sunday’s contest after doubling and scoring a run in the first inning.…

Bulls rally falls short, lose to Indians in extras

Jonathan Stout — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:15:00 -0400

After rallying from a four-run deficit, the Durham Bulls were not able to surpass the Indianapolis Indians, falling 6-4 Friday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

In front of an almost sold out crowd of 9.565, fans were into the game early and often.…

Interview: NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson talks expansion (NASL and MLS), U.S. Open Cup, and other soccer league issues

Neil Morris — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:32:00 -0400

Although Bill Peterson has visited his native North Carolina a few times since becoming commissioner of the North American Soccer League last November, this past Wednesday was his first time watching the Carolina RailHawks in action this season. Unlike his besuited predecessor, Peterson strikes a more casual pose, roaming WakeMed Soccer Park clad in a casual button-front shirt and blue jeans.…

Got your goat: Carolina RailHawks outlasts Chivas USA 3-1 to advance to quarterfinals of U.S. Open Cup

Neil Morris — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:48:00 -0400

WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/CARY—Two weeks ago, history repeated itself when, for the second straight year, the Carolina RailHawks ousted the LA Galaxy in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and advanced to host C.D. Chivas USA.

For about 90-plus minutes Wednesday night in Cary, it looked as though history might repeat itself again.…

Let sleeping 'Hawks lie: Carolina RailHawks score two stoppage-time goals to nab 2-1 win over Tampa Bay Rowdies

Neil Morris — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:35:00 -0400

WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/CARY—What a difference seven minutes can make.

Despite playing a man up for nearly 50 minutes, the Carolina RailHawks found themselves facing a turning point in the NASL Spring season late in their match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies Saturday evening in Cary.…

Mudcats' first-half woes get worse with extra-inning defeat

Mike Potter — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:56:00 -0400

FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON The Carolina Mudcats have been eliminated from the Carolina League’s first-half race for about a week, so now they’re trying to get momentum for a better second half.

Tonight David Wallace’s club will play the second of a three-game set with its nemesis Myrtle Beach Pelicans, who come in percentage points ahead of the Winston-Salem Dash atop the Southern Division and have won all but one meeting in the series.…

Coming out: Robbie Rogers, Stephen Bickford and a new future for gay athletes

Mary Alta Feddeman — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:19:00 -0400

When Robbie Rogers took the field against the Carolina RailHawks last week, he expected to be booed. But he wanted to be booed like any other opposing player.…

Going back to Cali: Carolina RailHawks oust L.A. Galaxy from U.S. Open Cup with 2-0 victory

Neil Morris — Thu, 30 May 2013 01:42:00 -0400

WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/ CARY—Moments after his Carolina RailHawks upset the L.A. Galaxy for the second consecutive year in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, manager Colin Clarke paused on the pitch during his walk back to the team’s locker room, gazing up into the gradually emptying grandstands as if to soak up the revelous atmosphere generated all evening by the club record 8,121 fans in attendance.

Minutes later, Clarke entered the media room for his postgame press conference.…

Irish, Terps will total five trips to Triangle this season

Mike Potter — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:17:00 -0400

Notre Dame will be visiting the Triangle twice and Maryland thrice according to the ACC’s 2013-24 women’s basketball scheduling parameters announced today.

The conference announced its home-and-home matchups and the other six home opponents for each team in the 16-game schedule.…

Robbie Rogers, L.A. Galaxy arrive in N.C. in advance of U.S. Open Cup match against Carolina RailHawks

Neil Morris — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:40:00 -0400

WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/ CARY—On Tuesday afternoon, the L.A. Galaxy took to the pristine pitch of Field 3 at WakeMed Soccer Park for a training session in advance of Wednesday’s match against the hometown Carolina RailHawks in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Two days removed from a home win over the Seattle Sounders and five days before a trip to Foxboro, Mass. to face the New England Revolution, a squad of mainly reservists and bench players made the trip to Cary, N.C. for Wednesday’s match.…

Robbie Rogers to travel with L.A. Galaxy to face Carolina RailHawks in U.S. Open Cup

Neil Morris — Sun, 26 May 2013 14:02:00 -0400

Robbie Rogers will be part of the L.A. Galaxy squad that travels to Cary, N.C. to face the Carolina RailHawks this Wednesday in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

According to an official with knowledge of the situation, Rogers will travel to Cary regardless of whether or not he makes his debut for the Galaxy tonight when it hosts the Seattle Sounders at The Home Depot Center.…

The Galaxy's not so far, far away: Carolina RailHawks deactivates Dynamo 3-1, will host MLS champs next Wednesday in U.S. Open Cup

Neil Morris — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:16:00 -0400

WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/ CARY—Last year, the Carolina RailHawks entered play in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup riding a nine-game winless skid to open the NASL season. Moreover, the RailHawks knew that a loss to PSA Elite, their second round Open Cup opponent, meant squandering the lucrative opportunity to host the defending MLS champion L.A. Galaxy the next week.…

Carolina RailHawks goes down to Atlanta Silverbacks 2-0 for RailHawks' first loss of season

Neil Morris — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:39:00 -0400

ATLANTA SILVERBACKS PARK/ WEBCAST—The Carolina RailHawks went down to Georgia unbeaten and first place in the 2013 NASL Spring season standings. Carolina left with their first defeat of the season, a 2-0 loss to the feisty, much-improved Atlanta Silverbacks in front of an officially announced crowd of 4,716.…

Shake-up unfolding in NASL front office staff, per internal league memo

Neil Morris — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:30:00 -0400

A shake-up in the front office of the North American Soccer League (NASL) is currently taking place, with at least three full-time staffers and a contract employee leaving the league by the end of this month.

According to an internal league memorandum from NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson obtained by INDY Week, Chief Operating Officer Darren McCartney, Communications Director Kartik Krishnaiyer and graphic artist Derek Reese are leaving their positions with the league.…

Mudcats' woes get worse with late Salem comeback

Mike Potter — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:41:00 -0400

FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON Back again with the Carolina Mudcats, who are desperately needing to mix in a win.

The Carolina League’s last-place team will take a five-game overall losing streak and eight-game overall losing streak into tonight’s contest with the Salem Red Sox.…

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup potential third round matches announced, including possible return visit by L.A. Galaxy to Cary to face RailHawks

Neil Morris — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:49:00 -0400

A visit from the defending Major League Soccer champion awaits the winner of the Carolina RailHawks and Carolina Dynamo match in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup next Tuesday, May 21 in Cary.

This is but one of the potential U.S. Open Cup third round pairings and venues announced Wednesday by U.S. Soccer.…

Carolina Dynamo advance to 2nd round of U.S. Open Cup after shootout thriller over Chattanooga FC

Neil Morris — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:43:00 -0400

MACPHERSON STADIUM/ ONLINE—The spirit of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was splendiferous at Macpherson Stadium in Browns Summit, N.C. as the Carolina Dynamo defeated the NPSL’s Chattanooga FC 4-1 in a PK shootout (4-4 draw) to advance to the second round of the Open Cup.

In front of 1,221 partisans, the hometown Dynamo struck first in the 22nd minute when N.C. State rising senior Alex Martinez scored from atop the box as his older brother, Real Salt Lake midfielder and current Carolina Railhawks loanee Enzo Martinez, looked on from the grandstands.…

Mudcats suffer rare sweep at home, stay double digits out of first

Mike Potter — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:47:00 -0400

FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON The Carolina Mudcats will finish their series with the Lynchburg Hillcats on an unseasonably cold evening.

And right now it’s about turning around the momentum.…

Carolina RailHawks stings San Antonio Scorpions 5-2, sits alone atop NASL standings

Neil Morris — Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400

WAKEMED SOCCER PARK/CARY—"Whereof what's past is prologue." The Tempest (2.1.253-54)

Late in the unbeaten Carolina RailHawks’ 5-2 win over the San Antonio Scorpions Saturday evening, Carolina manager Colin Clarke was exhorting his team to continue attacking in search of goals.…

Wil Myers suffers tummy upset, but Bulls wave off Chiefs, win 4-2

Jonathan Stout — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:08:00 -0400

On a perfect night for baseball, with temperatures in the mid 60s, the Durham Bulls defeated the Syracuse Chiefs, 4-2, in its only win of the four-game home stand.

The crowd on hand, 8,227, at Durham Bulls Athletic Park was electric all night and even sustained “the wave” for almost the entirety of the eighth inning.…

Bulls lose to Chiefs, twice

Jonathan Stout — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:44:00 -0400

I’m a new intern with INDY Week with a primary focus of covering the Durham Bulls over the summer. Next fall I’ll be a senior at N.C. State and the sports editor at N.C. State's campus paper, the Technician.…

Late golazo by Enzo Martinez gives Carolina RailHawks 2-2 draw with Minnesota United FC despite brace from Etienne Barbara

Neil Morris — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:48:00 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS/ WEBCAST—The last time Etienne Barbara and Pablo Campos appeared in the same starting XI was October 15, 2011 as the potent striking tandem for the 2011 Carolina RailHawks. That night, the RailHawks were eliminated from the NASL playoffs in an epic shootout loss to the NSC Minnesota Stars.…

Clutch hitting Keys Frederick victory over host Mudcats

Mike Potter — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:19:00 -0400

FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON Back to the Carolina Mudcats on an unseasonably cool, cloudy May evening, and they have some work to do.

The Carolina League plays two 70-game halves, and 28 games into the race they’re in last place and five games out of first in the Southern Division.…

Carolina RailHawks acquire Enzo Martinez on loan from Real Salt Lake, other player arrivals imminent

Neil Morris — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:38:00 -0400

The Carolina RailHawks are currently sitting atop the North American Soccer League standings. But that doesn’t mean they’re standing pat with their roster.…