Arizona United SC Announces Preseason Schedule
February 9, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Phoenix Rising FC News Release
PHOENIX - Today, Arizona United SC released its 2016 preseason schedule. Arizona United will begin the preseason with three already-announced matches in the Desert Diamond Cup played in Tucson, Arizona. The club will also participate in three additional preseason matches in March.
Tickets for Arizona United's three Desert Diamond Cup matches can be purchased by going to FCTucson.com. The club's three March friendlies will be free and open to the public.
Arizona United recently announced the signings of two new players for 2016: Scottsdale-native Blair Gavin and former United forward Sam Garza. The club kicked off the offseason with the signing of two-time MLS Cup-winning head coach Frank Yallop.
Players signed for the 2016 season will head to Casa Grande next week for physicals and the club's first training sessions. The first training session of the season will be on February 16. Arizona United's home opener will be on Saturday, April 30 against Portland Timbers 2. The 2016 season begins on March 26, with a match on the road against Los Angeles Galaxy II.
Fans can purchase 2016 season ticket memberships now by calling an Arizona United ticket account executive at 623.594.9606.
Arizona United SC 2016 Preseason Schedule
Saturday, February 20 Swope Park Rangers KC (Desert Diamond Cup*) 4:30 PM
Wednesday, February 24 FC Tucson (Desert Diamond Cup*) 3:30 PM
Saturday, February 27 MLS TBD (Desert Diamond Cup*) 4:30 PM
Friday, March 4 Indy 11 (at Casa Grande) 3:00 PM
Thursday, March 10 OC Blues FC (at Casa Grande) 2:00 PM
Tuesday, March 15 at Grand Canyon University 10:00 AM
*The Desert Diamond Cup is played at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Ariz.
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