— The Carolina RailHawks will kick off their 2015 preseason on Sunday, March 8 when they host Seoul E-Land FC at WakeMed Soccer Park. Kick off is scheduled for 3 p.m. An official club announcement could come as early as today.

Founded last year, Seoul E-Land is managed by former RailHawks manager Martin Rennie and will play its debut season as part of the K League Challenge, the second division of South Korea soccer. Its predominantly South Korean roster also currently features former Major League Soccer midfielder Ryan Johnson and defender Carlyle Mitchell.

This is the third time Rennie has returned to Cary for a preseason friendly since concluding his three-year stint as RailHawks’ manager from 2009 through 2011. Rennie brought the Vancouver Whitecaps of MLS to WakeMed Soccer Park in 2012 and 2013.

The RailHawks open their 2015 training camp on Monday, March 2. The March 8 friendly leads off the RailHawks’ preseason schedule in advance of their regular season home opener on April 4. The match will also conclude a two-week training camp in Cary for Seoul E-Land.

Tickets for the match against Seoul E-Land will be available for purchase online or at the WakeMed Soccer Park box office.