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Armada FC to Honor Military as They Face Indy Eleven at Community First Park this Saturday

May 6, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Jacksonville Armada FC News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 6, 2015) - The Armada FC, Jacksonville's new professional soccer team, return to Community First Park at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville this Saturday for an important matchup with North American Soccer League Champions rivals, Indy Eleven (kickoff 7:30 p.m.) presented by Winn-Dixie.

The Armada has designated Saturday's match as the club's first "Military Appreciation Night" and will salute service with a number of military-themed events and activities throughout the day and evening, including:

A display of military vehicles at the Armada Matchday Experience on Duval Street

A "military escort" for the Armada's tradition "March to the Match" where fans march into the stadium, led by supporters group Section 904 prior to kickoff

National Anthem performed by the U.S. Navy Band Southeast Brass Quartet

Military Veterans Color Guard

Rear Admiral Victor G. Guillory (Retired) will conduct the pre-match coin toss along with guests from Winn-Dixie

Active service personnel will raise the Armada FC Flag and assist in firing the new Armada cannons

A special limited edition Military Appreciation commemorative match scarf has been created. 1,000 scarfs will be provided to all military personnel attending the match as part of their ticket offer and the scarfs will also be on sale to Armada fans attending the match with proceeds going to military charities

Video messages from the Armada players thanking the military for their service

The Armada is encouraging fans to arrive early on Saturday to enjoy the three-hour, pre-match build-up at the Armada Matchday Experience on Duval Street, presented by PRI Productions. The pre-match party, which is FREE for match goers will include a special armed forces theme with military vehicles and personnel present for fans to check out and engage with.

The Armada Matchday Experience, which runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., will also be offering $1 Coors Light beers from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Fans will be able to take in all the entertainment from the Armada Beer Garden inside the Matchday Experience while the kids will enjoy the Armada Soccer Experience inflatables.

The Armada's traditional "March to the Match", led by supporters group Section 904, will begin from in front of the main stage at 7 p.m. All fans are encouraged to join the march to get into the stadium in good time prior to the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

Halftime will feature a number of spectacular "Big Ball" promotions including the Winn-Dixie Bubble Battle, Brumos Grand Prix, Subway Tailgater of the Match and Moe's Tee-Shirt Toss. The Armada players will sign autographs at pitch-side immediately following the match.

Match tickets, available from $10, and parking, available from $5, can be purchased at armadafc.com or by calling 1.844.2.Armada.

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