Charlotte 3-0 Crystal Palace

QUICK LINKS www.CharlotteEagles.com 2008 TICKETS 2008 SOCCER CAMPS INTERNATIONAL TOURS Saturday, July 26, 2008  Eagles Shutout Crystal Palace, 3-0   (Charlotte, NC) - The Charlotte Eagles hosted Crystal Palace Baltimore tonight at Restart Field. Steve Shak, Jorge Herrera and Dustin Swinehart all posted goals for Charlotte in the 3-0 victory. With tonight's victory the Eagles strengthen their position at the top of the USL-2 standings with a record of 12-1-4, for 40 points.    Charlotte scored the first goal of the match in the eighth minute of play. The Eagles won a throw in after attacking down the right side. Ben Johnson took the throw, putting it to the near post for Dustin Swinehart. Swinehart won the header and flicked it on to the far post. Veteran defender Steve Shak was unmarked at the far post for the easy finish, touching it in.     The Eagles extended the lead to two goals in the 17th minute. The play began with a long ball played down the left side for Robert Ssejjemba. Ssejjemba continued the attacked playing a one-two with Joseph Kabwe before sending a cross the right side for Jorge Herrera. Herrera controlled the ball and fired a well placed shot just inside the right post to beat Brian Rowland in the Crystal Palace goal.   The first half was all Charlotte, with some outstanding possession and build up on the attack. Charlotte out-shot Crystal Palace 13-5 in the half.   Crystal Palace made a better effort of it in the second half as Charlotte turned the pressure down a notch. Baltimore almost put one in the net in the 74th minute. Crystal Palace intercepted a pass from the Charlotte defense and a pass across for Pat Healy. Healy had an open goal chance to score, but he put the shot wide right.   Charltote extended its lead to 3-0 in the 80th minute of play. Darren Toby played a great through ball forward for Dustin Swinehart on the attacked. Swinehart manuvered wide right to get around goalkeeper Rowland. Swinehart beat Rowland and made a tough angle shot from the right side into the open net. It was Swinehart's 15th goal of the regular season, leading the league.   The match ended with a 3-0 victory for Charlotte. The Eagles out-shot Crystal Palace 11-4 in the second half and 24-9 for the whole match. It was Terry Boss's nineth shutout of the season. Boss was only forced to make one save in the match, but Brian Rowland had eight saves for Crystal Palace.   The Eagles have a two game road trip next weekend facing the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Friday, August 1st in Pittsburgh, then it is off to Cleveland on for a match on Saturday night against the Cleveland City Stars. The Eagles return to home field action at Restart Field on Friday, August 8th to host the Cleveland City Stars in the Eagles final regular season match. The Eagles have clinched a spot in the USL-2 post season, but final seeding will be determined by the remaining regular season matches.

Eagles partner with Calvary CHAMP this Fall

QUICK LINKS www.CharlotteEagles.com 2008 TICKETS 2008 SOCCER CAMPS INTERNATIONAL TOURS Eagles partner with Calvary CHAMP this Fall     Calvary Church CHAMP Sports Outreach has an exciting season planned as they are partnering with the Charlotte Eagles for their soccer program ages 4-18. The Eagles will be assisting with sports ministry training and developing fundamental coaching skills. CHAMP will also offer an overhauled flag football program to the Charlotte area for ages 6-13! Spaces on teams are going fast, so don't hesitate to register now!      CHAMP wants as many children this season to hear the good news of Jesus Christ as possible and to learn about sportsmanship, teamwork, and the importance of exemplifying Christ both on and off the field! To register a player or as a coach please go to the CHAMP website, www.champsportsinfo.com.   The CHAMP staff is thrilled to see what God is doing through its sports programs and is looking forward to partnering with the Ealges this season!      Christopher Munro  CHAMP Sports Outreach Ministry Leader  704.341.5443   cmunro@calvarychurch.com

 

 

Gifts for Gulu Night

QUICK LINKS www.CharlotteEagles.com 2008 TICKETS 2008 SOCCER CAMPS INTERNATIONAL TOURS                     Brings Gifts for the Children of Gulu!   At the game on August 8th against Cleveland the Charlotte Eagles will be collecting used sports equipment, shoes, sandals,balls, shinguards, jerseys, shorts, and tshirts. Blankets are also a big need. We will have boxes set up for donation inside the stadium. Financial Donations are also needed. Checks can be made out to: Sports Outreach Institute and write "Gifts for Gulu" on the memo line. All money donated will be given directly to the project in Gulu and tax-deductible receipt will be given.   After two decades of civil war the people of Gulu, Uganda need YOUR help. For over 3 years, the Charlotte Eagles and the Sports Outreach Institute have been teaming up to help rebuild the war-ravaged community of Gulu in Northern Uganda through the Gifts for Gulu project. The purpose is to assist traumatized children and individuals living in the war zones of Northern Uganda and to help provide for the urgent needs of these people. Through the generous support of Eagles fans the Good News Community Center is being built in the city of Gulu. The Center is a place where can children come, get basic education, eat a meal, play sports, and most importantlyreceive some hope.   YOU can help make a significant difference in the life of a child in Northern Uganda. Join Eagles star forward, Robert Ssejjemba, and the rest of the Charlotte Eagles as they take on the Cleveland City Stars, and help us to give Gifts for Gulu.         SEASON TICKET HOLDERS:   If you have not received an email invitation to the Season Ticket Holder reception please email tgareau@charlotteeagles.com