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VSI Host Harrisburg Friday

July 18, 2013 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
VSI Tampa Bay FC News Release


Tampa, Fla - Tampa Bay FC set sights on Harrisburg City Islanders this Friday, July 19 to earn valuable points at home.

As VSI Tampa Bay (8-6-3) trail Harrisburg City (10-7-1) by a mere four points, it is essential for VSI to make every game count in the latter half of their inaugural season. With playoffs looming in the foreseeable future VSI stand in sixth place. The top eight teams continue into post-season play at the end of the regular season. VSI, fiercely competitive at home, enter Friday night's match after a 4-2 victory over the Charleston Battery. The array of goals originated from former Battery standout Tony Donatelli, center back Josh Rife, forward Chad Burt and forward SallieuBundu. VSI's ability to break down opponents is not to be taken lightly andproved most effective in the contest against Charleston. Harrisburg enters Plant City Stadium after a 1-0 loss to the Richmond Kickers (10-0-7) who sit second in USL PRO standings.

Pennsylvania native and former City Islander, Joseph ‘'JT'' Noone is having quite the reunion this week as he celebrates his 25th birthday. Noone is spending much of this week with his family who travelled to Florida to help him celebrate.Noone is also anticipating his former team's trip to the sunshine state. "I grew up playing with some of the guys on the team and the Head Coach coached me a few years in my club days, so I'm really looking forward to Friday's match. It will be good to see them all again," said Noone.

Noone has scored one goal and provided three assists for VSI's side this season.Noone and VSI seek three points at home Friday evening. Tickets to Friday night's match are available online at www.vsi-fc.com. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and parking is $5. Concessions are provided by Alessi Bakeries and Catering. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET in Plant City Stadium and the match will be streamed live on www.uslnation.com. Plant City Stadium is located at 1810 East Park Road, Plant City, Florida 33563.

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