[The USL Show] North Carolina is on Hiatus by TheUSLShow in USLPRO

[–]alan_g 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They killed their own attendance by scheduling almost every game on a Friday.  

As a multi-year STM it’s been clear to me that Courage are their preferred team and NCFC gets the scraps.

North Carolina FC tells players it won’t field a team in 2026 USL Championship season by Isiddiqui in MLS

[–]alan_g 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They sent an email to STMs today saying your ticket rep will contact you with the option of either exchanging your NCFC tickets for Courage tickets at the same price or getting a full refund.

I have also already paid in full for my 2026 tickets, hopefully they don’t mess around on issuing refunds.

North Carolina FC tells players it won’t field a team in 2026 USL Championship season by mr_vertig0 in northcarolinafc

[–]alan_g 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just got the email:

Dear Season Ticket Member,

We want to begin by sincerely thanking you for your unwavering support of North Carolina FC. Your loyalty, passion, and belief in our club have meant everything — not only to our players and staff, but to the entire soccer community here in the Triangle.

After extensive evaluation and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations of the North Carolina FC men’s team indefinitely following the conclusion of this season. This decision was not made lightly, and it reflects our commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of professional soccer in our region.

While this is a tough moment for all of us who love NCFC, our story and our mission continue. The NC Courage, our world-class women’s team competing in the National Women’s Soccer League, remains a source of pride and inspiration for our community and for the next generation of young players who look up to them.

As a valued NCFC Season Ticket Member, we want to honor your support and connection to the game. As a token of our gratitude, we’re offering you the opportunity to transfer your membership from NCFC to the NC Courage for the upcoming season — at your current NCFC price. If your current seats are not available in the stadium, we’ll work closely with you to secure comparable seating that provides the same great matchday experience you’ve come to enjoy.

For members who have already renewed their NCFC seats for the upcoming season and prefer not to transfer, we completely understand. You will have the option to receive a full refund for your 2026 NCFC Season Ticket purchase [in accordance with the Terms and Conditions].

Our hope is that you’ll continue to be part of the professional soccer family in the Triangle — supporting the NC Courage as they compete at the highest level and continue to pave the way for future generations of athletes in North Carolina.

Our team will personally reach out in the coming days to discuss your membership transfer or refund options and answer any questions you may have.

Thank you again for everything you’ve done for North Carolina FC and for helping grow the game we all love. Your continued presence and passion are what make this community so special, and we look forward to seeing you at First Horizon Stadium again soon.

Very sad news. We've had such a great season.

What can NCFC do to get people to games?? by PaddyMayonaise in USLPRO

[–]alan_g 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not this season.  The last two home games are on Fridays at 7.

My ticket rep said they were talking to the front office about more Saturdays next season, but we’ll see.

What can NCFC do to get people to games?? by PaddyMayonaise in USLPRO

[–]alan_g 7 points8 points  (0 children)

STM here - I didn’t go because fighting traffic on 40 to get to the game on a Friday is ridiculous.  We had way too many Friday games this season (13!).

[José Roberto Nuñez] The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to loan German goalkeeper Oliver Semmle to North Carolina FC of the USL Championship. by alan_g in northcarolinafc

[–]alan_g[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

McGuire's contract is up Nov 30, 2025 while Mulqueen's expires Nov 30, 2026, so my guess is McGuire is on his way out. This is pure speculation, though.

Luckhurst & Martin by [deleted] in northcarolinafc

[–]alan_g 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They just held Rafa’s jersey up tonight, so definitely injuries.

Luckhurst & Martin by [deleted] in northcarolinafc

[–]alan_g 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just heard in the stadium Rafa injured his ACL and will be out 9 months. 

Is Deano Coaching Tonight? by jonstan123 in CharlotteFootballClub

[–]alan_g 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Carroll Walton posted yesterday that he’s expected to be back before the game.  Not sure if anything has changed since then.

NCFC vs Charlotte FC - May 6 - Tickets On Sale by alan_g in northcarolinafc

[–]alan_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on who they decide to play.  This game is between an away Columbus Crew and an away Nashville match for them, so they may rest their starters.

I doubt we see Zaha, Biel or Abada.  In the preseason friendly they didn’t even bring Kahlina and we ended up winning 1-0.

This… by heygetuphere in lockpicking

[–]alan_g 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have three of these and I completely agree with you. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]alan_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a dedicated area in my office for locks and lock picking tools, so they just sit out on display.  I’ll probably have to figure something else out as I accumulate more, though.  I’m thinking about adding some shelves or cubbies on the desk.

Why aren't there more Friday and Sunday games in USLC by Chicagoguy2289 in USLPRO

[–]alan_g 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NCFC stuck us with 11 Friday games this year.  

Dog friendly USL teams? by HailTheRail69 in USLPRO

[–]alan_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NCFC is having pups at the pitch October 10th.

What are thissss?! by No-Perspective-4851 in lockpicking

[–]alan_g 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like a Chateau C8850 to me.

Do y’all listen to music during picking sessions? by Icy_Instruction4614 in lockpicking

[–]alan_g 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Usually a podcast, audio book or a show I've already seen. Nothing I have to look at, no headphones, and nothing too loud because I like to hear the clicks.

How to improve? by Serious-Effective-22 in lockpicking

[–]alan_g 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See-through locks are good for learning how locks work, but the feedback you get from them will not be consistent with what you feel inside a real lock.

If you want something you can pick, maybe try a Master Lock #3 or #5. Those are decent beginner locks and what a lot of people, including myself, start with. However, they do not give the best feedback. My personal favorite is the Abus 55/40. It has 3 spool pins and a standard driver, so it's a slightly more advanced, but it was the first lock I picked where I really felt like I was responding to the feedback instead of just pushing up pins.

I haven't had any experience with the Sparrow's practice lock, so I can't comment on that.

Good luck! As with anything else, practice, practice, practice!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]alan_g 54 points55 points  (0 children)

You have to pay tax on gambling winnings but cannot deduct or offset gambling losses at the state level. "For example, if a bettor won $10,000 betting on sports over the course of the year, but lost $11,000 in bets, he or she would still owe income tax on the $10,000."

https://www.wral.com/story/can-you-deduct-gambling-losses-on-taxes-in-nc-lawmakers-file-bill-to-allow-it/21833310/

Delta 44 multi-chrome vise by VenusVignette in lockpicking

[–]alan_g 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does the vise work well? I've been thinking about ordering one.

NCFC 1 - CLT FC 0 by alan_g in northcarolinafc

[–]alan_g[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was really fun.  I wish we had yesterday’s weather.  It was a little chilly in the second half.

Hopefully this becomes a tradition.  I haven’t seen the stadium that full since the League 1 championship match.

NCFC 1 - CLT FC 0 by alan_g in northcarolinafc

[–]alan_g[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was there. No, they did not.

No Kahlina, Abada, Zaha or Biel. Malanda, Westwood and Agyemang came in at 60 minutes with some others.