RailHawks Bolster Offense With Signing of Experienced Forward Aly Alberto Hassan

The Carolina RailHawks announced on Thursday that they have signed forward Aly Alberto Hassan ahead of the 2016 season. Hassan, an NASL veteran, has played in the league for five seasons and advanced to the Championship match twice.

“We are thrilled to have Aly join the team,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “Aly will give us a different look in the attack because he is a proven goal scorer and has a great presence up front.”

The 26-year-old forward from Weston, Florida, broke into the NASL in 2012 when he signed with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Hassan had an extremely successful rookie season with the Strikers, appearing in 21 matches and scoring six goals, including a hat trick in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Following a brief loan to Bolivian squad Club Aurora, Hassan returned to Fort Lauderdale, where he spent three more seasons. Hassan logged 885 playing minutes and scored three goals for the Strikers, before joining Ottawa Fury in 2015.

During his season in Ottawa, Hassan appeared in 12 matches and scored three goals, helping the Fury earn a berth in the NASL Championship match. Hassan has also represented the United States at the U-20 level, earning his first national team cap in 2008 against Guatemala.

Hassan and the RailHawks will host 10-time Mexican champion Toluca F.C. on Saturday, March 26th at 12:00 pm in an international exhibition match.

The 8th Annual Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint Community Shield Match against Toluca F.C. will be included in the RailHawks Season Ticket Package. Season ticket holders who wish to purchase additional tickets for this match may do so today by calling 919-459-8144. “Toluca Two” Pack is now available by calling the RailHawks Box Office at 919-459-8144 or ONLINE HERE.

Individual game tickets for this match will go on sale on Monday, February 15th. Fans who purchase tickets to this match will be granted access to a Deportivo Toluca F.C. training session on Friday, March 25th. Time for Toluca’s training session will be determined soon and is subject to change. For more information on Season Tickets and Flex Plans, visit www.CarolinaRailHawks.com.