Long Sparks Eagles

April 25, 2008 - IN THIS ISSUE Windstream 3v3 Cup Long Sparks Eagles in 3-0 Win Over Richmond QUICK LINKS www.CharlotteEagles.com 2008 TICKETS 2008 SOCCER CAMPS Windstream 3V3 Cup INTERNATIONAL TOURS Long Sparks Eagles in 3-0 Win Over Richmond (Charlotte, NC) - The Charlotte Eagles hosted the Richmond Kickers tonight at Charlotte Christian's Restart Field, the Eagles new home field for the 2008 season. A win against Richmond is something that has eluded the Eagles over the past few years, but tonight Charlotte earned that victory with an exciting 3-0 shutout. Dustin Swinehart scored his fifth goal in just two games.  Jonah Long and Jorge Herrera each had fantastic goals of their own. Jonah Long is a strong workhorse in the Charlotte midfield.  (photo: Steve DeCaro) Jonah Long gave the Eagles an early lead in the 11th minute of play. Joseph Kabwe moved the ball down field and put it across to Dustin Swinehart on the right side. Swinehart dumped the ball back into the center for Jonah Long. Long controlled the ball, moved into space and fired a bullet shot from about 30 yards out. Long's shot beat Richmond Goalkeeper Ronnie Pascale just under the crossbar. Long's goal was the only goal of the first half, but it was certainly a spark that gave Charlotte confidence throughout the match. Charlotte outshot Richmond 8-1 in the half. The Richmond Kicker's came out strong at the start of the second half, hoping to score an equalizer. Richmond got their best chance about 5 minutes into the second half. Stanley Nyazamba took a shot from the middle of the field at the top of the box. Eagles goalkeeper Terry Boss made a beautiful diving save to stop the low driven shot and deflect it over the crossbar. Charlotte extended its lead to two goals in the 58th minute of play on a penalty kick. Former Rickmond Kicker Robert Ssejjemba, while attacking the goal, was taken down in the penalty box by Chavez. Dustin Swinehart stepped up to take the penalty kick and scored with a perfectly placed shot in the bottom left corner. Colombian Jorge Herrera put the Eagles up 3-0 in the 75th minute. Herrera got a fast break down the right side. With pressure hot on his heels Jorge sped toward goal and drilled a low shot just inside the left post, beating the dive of Pascale. "Jorge Herrera finished a great shot. With really no angle he was still able to find the goal" commented Eagles coach Mark Steffens. Eagles goalkeeper Terry Boss came up big one last time in the 85th minute with another save to preserve his shutout.  Shots were more even in the second half as Richmond pressured for a goal.  Richmond had ten shots to Charlotte's seven in the second half. "This is a big win for us," said Steffens. "They're a good team, and they were missing a couple guys tonight, so they'll be better later in the season for sure. Our defense played well tonight. Steve Shak does a great job organizing those guys in the back, and we love the wider field. It helps us, no question." Tonight's win extends the Eagles record to 2-0-0, and is the second shutout win for goalkeeper Terry Boss. The Eagles next two matches are on the road in Wilmington on May 3rd and in Harrisburg on May 10th. Charlotte returns to Restart Field for the next home game on Friday May 16th in a doubleheader with the Lady Eagles season opener kicking off at 5:30 pm.

Charlotte vs. Richmond Webcast

April 24, 2008 - IN THIS ISSUE Windstream 3v3 Cup Eagles Live Webcast QUICK LINKS www.CharlotteEagles.com 2008 TICKETS 2008 SOCCER CAMPS Windstream 3V3 Cup INTERNATIONAL TOURS Eagles Game Webcast Live Tonight (Charlotte, NC) - The Charlotte Eagles play game two of the 2008 season tonight at Charlotte Christian School's Restart Field.  Fans that can't make it out to the game are encourage to catch all the action through the complimentary live audio webcast beginning just prior to kickoff at 7:00 pm.   To access the live webcast just visit the Charlotte Eagles website: www.CharlotteEagles.com and click on the TEAMLINE Click to Listen Logo and follow the steps provided.  The webcast is provided complimentary to our fans, thanks to support from our sponsors.  With continued support we hope to broadcast all of the 2008 Charlotte Eagles home games.   Business interested in advertising with an audio spot on future Charlotte Eagles game webcasts should contact Chad Smith in the Charlotte Eagles office at: (704) 841-8644 x 24  or csmith@charlotteeagles.com   Charlotte Eagles Pro Soccer ...   ... YOUR team!

Eagles "Restart" Season

April 24, 2008 - IN THIS ISSUE Eagles "Restart" Season Restart Field Map QUICK LINKS www.CharlotteEagles.com 2008 TICKETS 2008 SOCCER CAMPS Windstream 3V3 Cup INTERNATIONAL TOURS Charlotte Eagles "Restart" the 2008 Season Friday Night (Charlotte, NC) - The Charlotte Eagles "Restart" the 2008 season on Friday night, April 25th with their move to Restart Field at Charlotte Christian School.  Charlotte opened the season last Saturday night at UNC Charlotte with an impressive 6-0 win over the Bermuda Hogges.  On Friday night, the Eagles play host to the always talented Richmond Kickers, with kickoff slated for 7:00 pm. There's no doubt that Friday night's game will be an exciting one.  The Charlotte Eagles have always seemed to have trouble against Richmond.  In 2006 the Kickers defeated the Eagles by one goal in the USL-2 National Championship and then last season Richmond put an end to the Eagles run at the championship in the semi-finals.  This season the Eagles have lost their veteran big man up top, Jacob Coggins, who moved up to the USL-1 to play with the Railhawks, but the Eagles have a slew of new players for 2008 including a star forward from Richmond, Robert Ssejjemba.   Charlotte's move to Charlotte Christian will also have an impact on play this season.  The artificial turf will make for a very fast-paced game, and the added width of the field over Waddell Stadium, where the Eagles played in 2008, will allow for the kind of pretty soccer coach Mark Steffens likes to see.   Tickets for the Charlotte Eagles games can be purchased at the gate for just $10 for adults, $7 for students (age 5 and under free).  Fans can save $2.00 on each ticket by purchasing in advance (prior to midnight the day before the game) online at www.CharlotteEagles.com.  Season Tickets are the best way to save during the 2008 season! Stadium Information Restart Field is located in the stadium at Charlotte Christian School on Sardis Road (7301 Sardis Road) in south Charlotte.  Below is an aerial image of the facility.  There are three main parking lots and three gates to the stadium, a north gate, a west gate and south gate.  Fans who would like to purchase season tickets or need to pickup tickets at Will Call should use the south gate.  General Admission tickets will be available for sale at all three gates.  Fans are also encouraged to bring along lawn chairs and blankets if they would prefer to watch the match from the grassy knoll at Restart Field.  The weather looks great for a picnic at the Eagles game!  Click on the map below to view an interactive Google map.