DURHAM, N.C. -- Some of the best soccer programs in the entire country are based right here in North Carolina.

Last season, the women of Duke were in the College Cup final four and this week they're taking on a couple of in-state rivals that are sure to be great games. However, the lady Blue Devils have Hurricane victims on their mind as they take the field.

Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with Duke’s head coach Robbie Church for a look at their season, why North Carolina is such a strong state for women’s soccer, how the team is raising money for Hurricane Florence victims and why they’re involving the community in a number of their upcoming games.

The team plays at NC State on Thursday, then they host Wake Forest next Tuesday, Oct. 2 at home followed by Virginia Tech Sunday Oct. 7 and Louisville Oct. 18. During that time, they’re offering different ways the community can watch for free, and accepting donations for those impacted by the recent storms.


Here’s a look at some of the school’s upcoming promotions:

Oct. 4 vs Wake Forest | 7 p.m. à Whiteout the Deacons (encouraging all fans to wear white with the team)

o   Military Appreciation Night

§  All active duty military personal, veterans, and first responders plus families will receive FREE admission with ID

o   Hurricane Relief Game

§  Anyone who brings in 3 items to donate will receive FREE admission

o   North Carolina Appreciation Night

§  Anyone with a North Carolina address will receive a $4 discounted ticket when presenting ID at ticket window

o   Duke Employee Appreciation Game

§  Duke employees with valid Duke ID will receive FREE admission for self and immediate family

o   Durham Public Library Night

§  Members will receive FREE admission with Durham Library card

o   Local Shelters

§  Displaced victims will receive FREE admission

o   GIVEAWAY:  Black (Red, White & Duke) Rally Towel

 

October  7 vs Virginia Tech | 2 p.m.  à Alumni Weekend

o   Camper Reunion

§  All campers wearing camp tshirt will receive FREE admission

o   Alumni Game / 30 years of Duke Women’s Soccer

§  Halftime recognition of former Duke Women’s Soccer players

o   Post-Game Autograph Session à Approx. 30 minutes

  GIVEAWAY: Duke Soccer Scarfs

 

Oct. 18 vs Louisville | 7 p.m.

o   Pink Game

§  Silent jersey auction à highest bidder on each jersey will win that pink jersey

o   Greek Night / International Students Night

§  Inviting all Greeks to come out and support Duke Women’s Soccer for a good cause

§  International Students will be in attendance

o   Post-Game Firework Show

 

Oct. 21 vs Boston College | 1 p.m.

o   Senior Day

§  Pregame recognition of the four 2018 seniors

o   Junior Iron Dukes Day

§  Junior Iron Dukes members will receive FREE entry with their Membership ID

o   Apex Soccer League Day

§  Players/coaches will receive FREE entry in club attire

o   Post-Game Autograph Session à Approx. 30 minutes

o   Giveaway: Duke Women’s Soccer Magnet Picture Frame

For time and ticket information visit their website

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