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Listen for the tune: “When the Saints Go Marching In” and make sure you
pay attention to the lyrics: “Oh when the Hammers, go marching in…”
Moments later you should be able to spot a spirited Hammerhead fan
when The Port City Firm enters Legion Stadium dressed head to toe in
blue and white.
Join the social whirl of soccer madness when the Wilmington Hammerheads start its
season with a kick. Support the local mens professional soccer team as it takes the field
for the first home game of the season on April 21. Theme nights attract special audiences,
like College Night on April 28, Latin Night on May 2 and Military Appreciation Night, when
there will also be a dazzling fireworks show during the Hammer’s June 30 match.
Included in the Hammerheads’ 2012 lineup is the reintroduction of youth soccer
camps. These camps are held in August in Wrightsville Beach. —Amanda Raxlin
www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM
Sports
Get your kicks
The Wilmington Hammerheads’ season
opener kicks off April 21
Hammerheads Home Schedule
Wilmington vs. Harrisburg, Saturday, April 21
Wilmington vs. Pittsburgh. Saturday, April 28
Wilmington vs. Antigua, Wednesday, May 2
Wilmington vs. Charlotte, Saturday, May 19
Wilmington vs. Orlando, Saturday, June 2
Wilmington vs. Richmond, Friday, June 15
Wilmington vs. LA Saturday, June 30
Wilmington vs. Richmond, Saturday, July 7
Wilmington vs. Rochester, Thursday, July 12
Wilmington vs. Dayton, Friday, July 20
Wilmington vs. Charleston, Saturday, August 4
Wilmington vs. Charlotte, Saturday, August 18
Details: Season passes and individual tickets for 2012 games are available at www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com or call 910-777-2111 ext. 16.
Top: Chant and cheer with the Hammerheads’ biggest fans and members of The Port City Firm, from left to right, Stephanie &
Brett Downey, Dave, Debi & AJ Glenn, co-founders Dustin Stream and Eric Conklin, Sara Jenkins, Matt Riggsbee and Emily Schronce.
Above left: The Wilmington Hammerheads take on the Charlotte Eagles during a semifinal match on August 22, 2009. Above right: The
Wilmington Hammerheads play a home game at Legion Stadium in July 2007.
Allison Potter