Eagles Set to Host Antigua Barracuda FC
April 11, 2013 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
Charlotte, NC -- The Charlotte Eagles are set to kick off their 2013 USL PRO season against Antigua Barracuda FC this Saturday at Queens Sports Complex. Takis, a division of Barcel, will be handing out free Takis Corn Chip bags to the first 1,000 fans through the door this Saturday so be sure to get your ticket and get there early!
Getting to know some of the new Eagles. Stefan Smith is an Antiguan National Team player who played last season with Antigua Barracuda FC. Shaun Francis is a Jamaican international who is looking to bring his MLS experience from the Columbus Crew to the Eagles backline this year. Rohan Reid is also a Jamaican international who has played with both the national team and the national beach football team for his country.
Getting to know Antigua Barracuda FC. The team, based in St. John's Antigua, was established in 2008 with the main purpose of raising the bar of club management and creating a professional team that would provide an avenue for talented footballers in Antigua and Barbuda and the Eastern Caribbean, including The U.S./British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Maarten/St. Martin and Montserrat. The team is starting it's third season of competition in the USL PRO. To learn more about Antigua Barracuda FC be sure to CLICK HERE to visit their website.
There are some notes as you travel to Queens Sports Complex for Charlotte Eagles games. There is plenty of grass space at Queens Sports Complex so feel free to bring a blanket or chairs and find a good spot with a view and get comfortable. There is no outside food allowed into Queens Sports Complex but there will be food and drink sold at concession stands.
Last season, the Eagles had a 2-1-0 record against Antigua Barracuda FC.
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With 2 days left before kickoff there is still time to purchase season ticket packages! There are also special group rates available for the season as well. For more info contact Tommy Chambers in the Eagles ticket office at tchambers@charlotteeagles.com or (704) 841-8644 ext 19.
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