NASL Jacksonville Armada FC

Armada FC to Host Spectacular 'Festival of Fan Appreciation ' During Sunday's NASL Season Finale

October 28, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Jacksonville Armada FC News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Armada FC will wrap up its 2015 North American Soccer League regular season at 4 p.m. on Sunday with a showdown against in-state rivals, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, and a "festival of fan appreciation" prior to, during and after the match at Community First Park, presented by McDonald's.

In addition to the season finale, fans will be able to enjoy a FREE pre-match party outside Veteran's Memorial Arena with $2 Coors Light beer from 1:30-2:30 p.m., take part in the Armada's inaugural Anchor 5K Run, meet U.S. Women's National Team World Cup-winning midfielder Morgan Brian presented by Subway, from 2-3 p.m. and catch a spectacular post-national anthem helicopter flyover from the U.S. Coast Guard. Fans can also purchase access to a special VIP Meet and Greet with Brian by calling 1.844.2.ARMADA or clicking here. Brian will also be an honorary Armada captain for the day and participate in the pre-match coin toss.

Fans attending will also have the opportunity to win one of 11 great prizes throughout the match including gift cards, Armada merchandise, a chance to win a year of FREE breakfasts from McDonalds, and great prize packs provided by Armada partners. One lucky fan will get the chance to win a two-year lease for a Lexus or Mercedes from Brumos Automotive at halftime.

Post-match, Armada players will be signing autographs, and there will be a limited-edition free Armada poster giveaway courtesy of Winn-Dixie as fans exit the park.

The Armada will also reveal the club's Player of the Year, as voted by the fans, on the pitch during the pre-match build up that also includes the traditional Armada "Cannons Blast" and "Kraken Release."

Armada FC supporter Lauren Kraul, who is a loyal season ticket owner, will raise the Armada FC flag prior to the game as part of a fan contest she won on ArmadaSocialRewards.com.

As part of Fan Appreciation Day, the Armada FC will be offering a slew of prizes to fans in attendance with their Starting XI Fan Appreciation Prizes.

Starting XI Prizes include:

Two $100 gift cards to WeGotSoccer.com

$50 worth of Moe's Bucks

$100 Winn-Dixie gift card

Armada FC merchandise pack

Signed Armada FC NASL soccer ball

A night for two at the Omni in downtown Jacksonville

$50 gift card from Subway

Two 2016 season tickets with parking

Community First Credit Union Prize Pack, which includes $150 gift card

Makeover from Daniel James Salon (Daniel James Salon will also be doing demonstrations in the concourse during the match)

And the grand prize, FREE all day breakfast for a year from McDonald's

Before the match, supporters are encouraged to stop by the Armada Matchday Experience, a fully-interactive pre-match party that will take place on A. Phillip Randolph Dr. in the Veteran's Memorial Arena plaza from 1:30-3:30 p.m., presented by PRI Productions. The event is free to anyone with a match ticket and will also include:

$2 Coors Light special from 1:30-2:30 p.m. courtesy of Savor Jacksonville

Free 2 oz. smoothie samples provided by McDonald's

The interactive Florida Blue Soccer Inflatables attraction with soccer fun for all ages

Food trucks provided by Jax Truckies

Armada Merchandise and Carla Rose jewelry outlets

Verizon Wireless informational booth

The Blood Alliance Bloodmobile

The pre-match March to the Match starting in Lot P

Following the national anthem, fans will be treated to a special flyover by the Helicopter Inderdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), an armed U.S. Coast Guard helicopter squadron specializing in Airborne Use of Force (AUF) and drug-interdiction missions. Based out of Cecil Field in Jacksonville, the squadron will be flying the MH-65C Dolphin.

Halftime will also feature a number of spectacular "Big Ball" promotions including the Subway Tailgater of the Match and Moe's T-Shirt Toss. The finale of the Winn-Dixie Bubble Battle will also take place, with the winning team receiving Armada season tickets for 2016.

Immediately following the match, Armada players will sign autographs at pitch-side. And there will be a special limited-edition poster giveaway presented by Winn-Dixie while supplies last for fans exiting the park.

Seats for the match are officially sold out, but a limited number of standing room-only tickets are available for $14 by calling 1.844.2.ARMADA or visiting armadafc.com.



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