City Islanders to face Freddy Adu and D.C. United reserves
June 4, 2005 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Penn FC News Release
(Harrisburg, Pa., June 4, 2005) â The Harrisburg City Islanders have announced an exhibition friendly against the D.C. United Reserves, featuring phenom Freddy Adu, at Skyline Sports Complex on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Adu, the gifted 16-year-old who many consider the face of American soccer, is scheduled to play for the United Reserve team. Additionally, local products Josh Gros (Cumberland Valley High School) and Ben Olsen (Middletown High School), both key starters for D.C. United, have been invited as "special guests" to the match, which has been dubbed "The Clash of the Capitals."
"The City Islanders are thrilled to bring the most recognizable soccer player in the country, and one of the most famous players in the world, to Harrisburg for this premier event," said City Islanders General Manager Joe Sierko. "We are also hoping to have Josh Gros and Ben Olsen, two of the best players this area has ever produced, at the match. On the field and off, August 16 will be a night to remember."
"This is a great chance for our players to show what they can do against top-flight opposition," said Harrisburg Head Coach Bill Becher. "They'll be very excited for this match."
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, June 15. Until that date, tickets will be available to season ticket holders and corporate partners, and the team will be selling entire bleachers (200 seats) for $2,000 as part of an "Own A Bleacher" program. More information is available at www.cityislanders.com, or by calling 717-441-GOAL.
"The âOwn A Bleacher' program is an excellent opportunity for area soccer clubs, corporations, and non-profit organizations to enjoy a memorable night out at Skyline, and also a fantastic fundraising option," said Sierko.
Ticket prices for "The Clash of the Capitals" are as follows: Deck View (no seats): $15 Bleacher Seats: Adults $15, Youth $10 Standing Room Only: $10 As always, ticket prices increase by $2 if purchased on Matchday.
In honor of Todd Smith, the former Harrisburg Heat player and General Manager of the Hershey Wildcats and New England Revolution who lost his battle with leukemia in December of 2003, a portion of the ticket proceeds from the match will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Soccer Kicks for Cancer" program.
The Harrisburg City Islanders are in their second season of play in the nine-team USL Second Division. The City Islanders' 20-game (10 home, 10 away) regular season schedule will run through August 13, with home games played at scenic Skyline Sports Complex on City Island in Harrisburg, Pa. For more information, visit www.cityislanders.com or call 717-441-GOAL.
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