CARY N.C. (Monday, February 12, 2018) – The North Carolina Football Club is set to host the United States Men’s National Team against Paraguay on Tuesday, March 27. The game will take place at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park and is scheduled to kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET.



“North Carolina Football Club, in coordination with the Town of Cary, is excited to host the U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Paraguay game here at Sahlen’s Stadium,” said President and General Manager Curt Johnson. “The last time the National Team was in Cary was seven years ago as they prepared for the Gold Cup and we look forward to having them back in the area after such a long time. We expect this match to sell out quickly and we encourage our fans to secure their tickets early.”



The U.S. Men’s National Team returns to WakeMed Soccer Park for the first time since 2011, when they trained to prepare for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The USMNT also trained in Cary prior to the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups. This match marks only the second time the National Team plays a game in Cary. They previously drew Jamaica 1-1 in front of a record crowd on April 11, 2006. The Men’s National Team followed that visit with two training stints in Cary in March and June of 2011.



Prior to individual tickets going on sale, the North Carolina Football Club Season Ticket Members as well as 12 and 18 voucher pack Flex Members who purchase their season packs by Friday, February 16, will enjoy an exclusive presale which begins on Wednesday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.



North Carolina Football Club members will receive an exclusive, personalized code from U.S. Soccer to take advantage of this offer. All current Season Ticket Members and those who have already purchased 12 or 18-voucher packs for North Carolina FC and/or the NC Courage automatically qualify for this exclusive pre-sale.



Tickets to the game go on sale to the general public Friday, February 23, at 10 a.m. ET through ussoccer.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Individual ticket purchases will be limited to six tickets per household and will not be sold at the stadium ticket office except on the day of the event, if any remain.



Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages that include a premium ticket, a custom-made official U.S. National Team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available for both games exclusively through ussoccer.com.



For the opportunity to buy tickets before the general public or those on U.S. Soccer’s social media channels, fans should consider purchasing a U.S. Soccer Membership (only $55 for a one-year term at membership.ussoccer.com). New Members will have the opportunity to buy tickets early, plus receive other benefits, like a Member-exclusive scarf and a ten-percent discount on purchases at store.ussoccer.com.



Coaches Circle and Presidents Circle members who support the U.S. Soccer Development Fund can receive individual customer support and concierge services for their ticketing needs. Contact circles@ussoccer.org for more information.



This will be the eighth time the U.S. and Paraguay meet dating back to 1930. The USMNT holds a record of 3-2-2 against the South American nation. Most recently the teams met in group stage of the Copa America Centenario in 2016, with the U.S. edging Paraguay 1-0 behind a Clint Dempsey goal.



“The North Carolina soccer community has always offered great support to our National Teams,” said MNT head coach Dave Sarachan. “I have great memories of Cary as the springboard for our quarterfinal run at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and look forward to returning for our match against Paraguay."



About North Carolina Football Club

North Carolina Football Club is the largest youth-to-professional soccer organization in the country, home to 14,000 players. The club is comprised of a women’s First Division team, North Carolina Courage (NWSL), a men’s Second Division team, North Carolina FC (USL), as well as a Premier Development League team, North Carolina FC U23 (USLPDL). The organization is also home to both Boys and Girls U.S. Soccer Development Academies in collaboration with NCFC Youth effectively creating a true pyramid from youth recreational all the way to the professional teams. The North Carolina Football Club is owned by local entrepreneur, Steve Malik, and managed by North Carolina native and longtime soccer executive Curt Johnson. North Carolina Football Club was established in 2016 to bring the highest levels of men’s and women’s professional soccer to the state. For more information, please visit www.NorthCarolinaFC.com.



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