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Armada FC to Show USMNT Quarterfinal Match at Armada Matchday Experience

July 16, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Jacksonville Armada FC News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 16, 2015) - History will be made at Community First Park on Saturday evening when the Armada host the legendary New York Cosmos, who return to Jacksonville for the first time in 32 years.

To warm up for the historic showdown with the Cosmos, the U.S. Men's National Team CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match against Cuba will be shown live on a large LED screen inside the Armada Matchday Experience pre-game area starting at 5 p.m. Fans can enjoy a $1 Coors Light beer special from 5-6 p.m. and a $3 Coors Light and hot dog special from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Fans will also be able to enjoy craft beer favorites from Engine 15 and live pre-match music from local favorites Bread and Butter in addition to Matchday Experience inflatables, merchandise and concessions outlets.

The Armada FC will be celebrating the matchup in true 70s style, with a "Saturday Night Fever/70s Disco" theme, showcasing our showdown with the Cosmos who sent shockwaves around the world with their memorable soccer explosion in the disco-dominated 1970s.

The match will also be the NASL Fall Season home opener for the Armada against the Spring Season champions Cosmos. Fans are encouraged to not only wear their Armada colors and come out in force to support the team but also have fun by showing off their 70s style and fashion. The club will also be awarding the fan with the best 70s outfit.

Kickoff will be preceded by the Armada Matchday Experience, presented by PRI Productions. The party runs from 5-7 p.m. and will feature:

- A live 70s band that will entertain the pre-game party with hits from the disco era

- Live action from the USMNT Gold Cup match on the LED Screen

- An array of food and beverage options available for purchase, including Coors Light Beer for $1 from 5-6 p.m. and a $3 beer plus hot dog special from 6-7 p.m.

- Armada FC-inspired jewelry for sale handcrafted by Carla Rose Jewelry by Design

- Soccer-style games and inflatables

- The Armada's traditional "March to the Match," led by supporters group Section 904, will begin in front of the main stage just before 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 soccer-style promotions including the Winn-Dixie Bubble Battle, Brumos Grand Prix, Subway Tailgater of the Match and Moe's T-Shirt Toss. As usual, the Armada players will sign autographs at pitch-side immediately following the match.

Tickets are still 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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