CLUB NEWS & UPDATES
NCFC Youth welcomes Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi as a new field sponsor at WRAL Soccer Park We are delighted to announce our newest partnership with Kanki Japanese Steakhouse! Known for their delicious hibachi, fresh sushi, and exceptional dining experience, Kanki has grown to operate 3 locations that serve many of our families across the Triangle including Crabtree Valley Mall, North Raleigh, and Durham, providing a great convenient spot for family celebrations, team dinners, and more. Since the early ‘70s, both NCFC Youth and Kanki Steakhouse have been bringing families together—one on the field, the other around the table. "We are pleased to announce Kanki Steakhouse as a sponsor of NCFC Youth," said Katharine Eberhardt, Chief Marketing and Development Officer. "Their strong ties to the community and dedication to supporting the club will further elevate the experience for players and families, both on and off the field." We look forward to an incredible partnership filled with great food, great fun, and great success.
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NCFC Youth is excited to announce that the club has been granted a second team in the South Atlantic Premier Division of the National Premier Leagues (NPL), after our inaugural season in the league. This past season, the NPL operated in both the North (2012, 2011, 2008, 2007) and the South (2010 & 2009) age groups. Next year, NCFC Youth will have teams competing in the NPL in each age group in both the North and the South Regions (07/08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 birth years). Players that are currently on an NPL team will have the opportunity to tryout for the Region of their choice. The NPL team selection will be an invite only tryout process, and each player will have to be evaluated again for acceptance into the program. More details about the tryout process will follow in the coming weeks. The North teams will train at WRAL Soccer Park, Wake Stone or North Raleigh Christian Academy (neighboring WRAL Soccer Park). South teams will train at a combination of Pleasant Park, Mills Park, Thomas Brooks Park, and Wake Competition Center. “After a successful first season with the NPL, we’re thrilled to expand our league involvement to include two teams per age group across our boys and girls programming,” said NCFC Youth NPL Director Buddha Keyes. “Doubling the amount of teams that we will have compete in the league and extending the opportunity to face high level teams across our region will continue to develop our players and strengthen our programming.” More information will be coming soon. For questions, please email Buddha@NCFCYouth.com .
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Katharine Eberhardt, NCFC Youth's Chief Marketing & Development Officer speaks with The Sports Shop with Reese + KMAC on the visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series. The Showcase Series, formerly known as the CASL Shootout, takes place over four weekends, bringing players and families from all over the country to the Triangle.
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