The Carolina RailHawks began the 2012 season with the opening of preseason on February 20th.  The preseason schedule is highlighted by the match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer on Sunday, March 4th and kickoff at 3:00 PM in the 4th annual Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint Community Shield Match.  Tickets for the match are on sale now and can be purchased at the Cruizers box office or by visiting www.CarolinaRailHawks.com.  

Remaining games on the preseason schedule will take place against local universities and third division professional teams.  These matches will be open to the media and public and will be played on Field 3 at WakeMed Soccer Park.

2012 Preseason Schedule
Saturday, 2/25, 3:00 PM: Campbell University
Sunday, 3/4, 3:00PM: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS)
Wednesday, 3/07, 7:00 PM: UNC Wilmington
Saturday, 3/17, TBD: UNC Greensboro
Tuesday, 3/20, 7:30 PM: Duke University
Friday, 3/23, 2:00 PM: Charlotte Eagles
Sunday, 3/25, 6:00 PM: UNC Chapel Hill
Thursday, 3/29, 3:00 PM: Charleston Battery
Friday, 3/30, TBD: Wilmington Hammerheads

The RailHawks will start the NASL season on the road before returning home on April 14th to take on the Atlanta Silverbacks.  Tickets are available for purchase online at www.CarolinaRailHawks.com.  For more information on RailHawks tickets and game details call the Cruizers box office at (919) 459-8144 or e-mail tickets@carolinarailhawks.com.