The Vancouver Whitecaps announced today the signed of former RailHawks captain and defender Brad Rusin.  Rusin joins former RailHawks in Vancouver in head coach Martin Rennie, assistant coaches Paul Ritchie and Jake DeClute, goalkeeper Brad Knighton, and midfielders Matt Watson and Jun Marques Davidson.

See full Vancouver press release here.

Whitecaps FC will be the RailHawks opponent in the 5th Annual Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint Community Shield Match on February 24 at WakeMed Soccer Park.  Individual tickets for the Community Shield Match will go on sale Thursday, January 24.  To secure a ticket prior to the general public sale and ensure seating for the game, fans can purchase the ‘Whitecaps 3-Pack’, currently on sale, including a premium ticket to the February 24 Vancouver match, the Grand Opening of the New WakeMed Soccer Park on April 13, and the Fireworks Extravaganza on June 29 for only $39.  For more information on the match visit www.CarolinaRailHawks.com or call the St. Lawrence Homes Box Office at WakeMed Soccer Park at 919-459-8144.