Miami FC, South Florida's Professional Soccer Team, to Open 2009 Season at Lockhart Stadium on April
April 2, 2009 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
April 2, 2009, Miami, FL - Miami FC continues to expand its reach and relationship with the South Florida soccer community by announcing today that it will play its home opener on Saturday, April 18th at 8pm against the Cleveland City Stars, 2008 USL-2 Champions, at Lockhart Stadium in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. This will be the first time that Miami FC plays an official home game outside of Dade County.
Lockhart Stadium is no stranger to professional soccer. It has been the official home of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers and the Miami Fusion and hosted countless international matches. Boasting some of the best facilities that South Florida has to offer, and a fan friendly environment, Lockhart Stadium has continually set the bar for all sporting events.
"We are very excited to play in Broward County for the first time" said team president Aaron Davidson. "Broward County has welcomed us with open arms and recognizes that Miami FC is all of South Florida's pro soccer team. Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties may be diverse but they represent one united region - South Florida. We look forward to truly reaching out to all soccer players, coaches and fans during our upcoming fourth season."
Miami FC also confirmed that it will play its third regular season game on Sunday, April 26th at Lockhart Stadium at 6pm.
"The school board is absolutely thrilled to have professional soccer back in Fort Lauderdale," said Director of Athletics and Activities of Broward County Public Schools (Operator of Lockhart Stadium), Damian Huttenhoff, "We look forward to a very close partnership with Miami FC that will benefit the students and coaches with soccer skills and instructional development."
The team plans to play its second regular season game on Friday, April 24th at 8pm versus the Montreal Impact in Miami-Dade County and is currently considering FIU Stadium, Tropical Park Stadium, and Ted Hendricks Stadium as possible venues. Decisions regarding venues for future matches will be determined in due course.
Ticket prices for the 2009 season are $7 for children/students, $12 for adults and $20 for reserved seats. For more information, visit www.miamifc.com or call 305-728-2606.
For the full Miami FC schedule please visit miamifc.com or look below:
Date &time Comp. Home team Away team
SAT 04/18 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Cleveland City Stars
FRI 04/24 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Montreal Impact
SUN 04/26 18:00 Regular Season Miami FC Rochester Raging Rhinos
SAT 05/02 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Charleston Battery
SAT 05/16 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Carolina Railhawks
WED 05/20 19:30 Regular Season Charleston Battery Miami FC
SAT 05/23 20:05 Regular Season Minnesota Thunder Miami FC
FRI 06/12 22:00 Regular Season Vancouver Whitecaps Miami FC
SUN 06/14 18:00 Regular Season Miami FC Austin Aztex
THU 06/18 19:00 Regular Season Cleveland City Stars Miami FC
SAT 06/20 19:00 Regular Season Cleveland City Stars Miami FC
WED 06/24 19:45 Regular Season Montreal Impact Miami FC
SAT 07/04 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Puerto Rico Islanders
SUN 07/12 18:00 Regular Season Miami FC Vancouver Whitecaps
FRI 07/17 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Portland Timbers
SUN 07/19 18:00 Regular Season Miami FC Portland Timbers
FRI 07/24 20:00 Regular Season Minnesota Thunder Miami FC
SUN 07/26 14:00 Regular Season Carolina Railhawks Miami FC
SAT 08/01 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Montreal Impact
SAT 08/08 19:00 Regular Season Puerto Rico Islanders Miami FC
FRI 08/14 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Minnesota Thunder
SAT 08/22 22:00 Regular Season Portland Timbers Miami FC
SUN 08/23 22:00 Regular Season Portland Timbers Miami FC
WED 08/26 19:00 Regular Season Carolina Railhawks Miami FC
SAT 08/29 19:00 Regular Season Austin Aztex Miami FC
SAT 09/05 19:00 Regular Season Miami FC Austin Aztex
TUE 09/08 20:30 Regular Season Miami FC Rochester Raging Rhinos
FRI 09/11 20:00 Regular Season Charleston Battery Miami FC
SUN 09/13 15:00 Regular Season Rochester Raging Rhinos Miami FC
SAT 09/19 20:00 Regular Season Miami FC Puerto Rico Islanders
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