It's shameful to admit, but I've never actually been to a Carolina Railhawks game before.
We're a family of soccer lovers. My husband is European, his son plays soccer in Apex, every Saturday and many Sundays during the season, the TV is on NBC Sports to watch the Premiere League games. The drone of sports fans chanting, singing, and yelling at their players has become commonplace in our home. I have no idea why we've never gone to see the Railhawks play, but this past Saturday night, that changed.
It was my step son's 8th birthday gift: we went to the game and he got to take a friend. I was impressed with WakeMed Soccer Park: it's fun, every seat is awesome, and they offer pretty solid, local concessions. Local restaurants supply the food; you can choose a local beer from their selections. You can buy local ice cream, even! The Railhawks really know how to do the local thing--which is also awesome.
It may have also been one of the greatest nights of this kid's life. He spent the entire game standing up and cheering.
I even learned that yeah, it's raining...but that's not going to stop a game. Be prepared to get wet.
There were kids everywhere and people were having a great time, even in the pouring rain. Because, apparently, soccer doesn't get rained out. You push on. No rain delays here!
We had so much fun, we may just adopt the Railhawks as our home team. Sure, they lost to Tampa Bay, but that's ok. After all, the Premiere League is pretty far away. We can't wait to go back.
Check out the Railhawks' schedule for yourself here and plan a fun family night. It's cheap fun and you're supporting local businesses!
Alli
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