Islanders Face Richmond Saturday
Published on June 16, 2010 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Penn FC News Release
The Harrisburg City Islanders (1-5-4, 7 points) host the Richmond Kickers (4-3-3, 15 points) this coming Saturday, June 19 at Skyline Sports Complex on City Island in the second match between the teams this season.
The first meeting between these two squads was in the opening game for the 2010 season at University of Richmond Stadium where a highly competitive match left the game in a 2-2 draw. The Kickers sit just under the Charleston Battery (7-2-3, 24 points) in the standings, but got pummeled 4-1 this past weekend at Charleston's Blackbaud Stadium. The Islanders come off a 1-1 tie against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (1-3-5, 8 points) and try to climb from the bottom of the standings.
The Islanders hope to change some things this weekend.
After coming off an exhilarating come-from-behind 4-2 victory in US Open Cup play against the Brooklyn Italians Tuesday, Harrisburg hopes to keep the high momentum going into this weekend. Yet Richmond upset Crystal Palace Baltimore 1-0 in their US Open Cup match this week to also give them a boost before facing the Islanders.
Can Harrisburg finally notch that coveted second win?
The City Islanders take the field to face the Richmond Kickers Saturday, June 19 at Skyline Sports Complex on City Island. Kick-off is at 7pm. There will be many opportunities to meet soccer players, receive autographs, and enjoy the soccer atmosphere on the Island. Then, Harrisburg hosts the second-round US Open Cup match against the Long Island Rough Riders Tuesday, June 22. The Islanders are also proud to announce an exhibition game against Major League Soccer affiliate the Philadelphia Union on Tuesday, July 27 at Skyline Sports Complex! To purchase tickets for any of these matches and find more information call 717-441-GOAL or check out the official City Islanders website at www.cityislanders.com.
US Open Cup Play for the Islanders Continues
With a hard-found 4-2 victory over the Brooklyn Italians Tuesday night, the Harrisburg City Islanders continue their run towards the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup championship.
Tension ran high on Skyline Sports Complex as late heroics kept the Islanders in the tournament.
The Harrisburg City Islanders relied on a dramatic come-from-behind plan to defeat the Brooklyn Italians 4-2. With the win they claim the first-round 2010 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup match and continue their championship hopes. But it didn't come easy.
A determined Brooklyn Italians squad didn't want to be taken lightly and they showed it. A spectacular lobbed shot from midfield by Marco Hamilton notched the first goal for the Italians and gave them a 1-0 lead before Nate Jafta sent a ball into the back of the net for Harrisburg tying the game 1-1. Then Paul Nittoli broke free from the Islanders defense and put the Italians up 2-1 going into the second half, but Harrisburg answered again with a rocket by Geoff Bloes to help even the score 2-2.
Then there was no turning back. In the first overtime J. T. Noone tallied another goal for Harrisburg for a 3-2 lead, then Dominic Oppong put the finishing touch on the Islanders victory scoring to push the result to 4-2.
Harrisburg's next match is against the Long Island Rough Riders. The Rough Riders blanked the New York Pancyprian Freedoms 2-0 in their opening match of the US Open Cup. It'll be Long Island versus the Harrisburg Islanders in the one game separating the teams from facing a Major League Soccer team in the third round, something Harrisburg has done before.
Can they get there again?
Harrisburg and 4 other USL-Division 2 squads eye the prize. The Richmond Kickers narrowly beat Crystal Palace Baltimore 1-0, the Real Maryland Monarchs squeaked by Reading United 2-1, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds shut-out Detroit United 2-0, and the Charleston Battery defeated CASL Elite 4-2. The Charlotte Eagles had their championship hopes ended by the Carolina Railhawks in a 1-0 match.
For brackets, schedules, history, and more regarding the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, visit the official website at http://thecup.us/.
The Islanders will host the Long Island Rough Riders Tuesday, June 22 at Skyline Sports Complex on City Island.
Come join the action for a special $5 general admission ticket (for either an adult or youth!). Children under the age of 3 are free. To purchase tickets and find more information call 717-441-GOAL or check out the official City Islander website at www.cityislanders.com.
Global Goals Hosts Free Soccer Clinic on the Island
Children ages 3-5 have the opportunity to learn, refine, and have fun with soccer skills this Saturday on City Island!
Because of the inspiring 2010 World Cup hosted in South Africa for the first time on African soil, The organization
Soccer Shots is participating in a Global Goals program that will focus on Khayelitsha, South Africa, a town outside of Cape Town that is plagued with poverty. Soccer Shots Global Goals is beggining to raise funds and awareness for their partner Amandla Ku Lutsha, a South Africa based organization that works in Khayelitsha and hopes to support an area in need of help.
Soccer Shots Global Goals is providing a free soccer clinic at Skyline Sports Complex on City Island from 4:30-5:30pm before the City Islanders take on the Richmond Kickers this upcoming weekend. There will be a free skills demonstration by professional soccer players and all participants will receive a free City Islanders ticket for that night's match! In addition, the first 200 online registrants will get a free t-shirt.
It's a wonderful opportunity for children to capture a real soccer experience! The goals of the clinic are to emphasize important concepts in young soccer athletes such as teamwork, sharing, and respect. Global Goals works to encourage a strong foundation of sportsmanship within players and looks forward to also aiding disadvantaged youth across the world through soccer.
Check out where to register for this free Soccer Shots clinic and how to donate funds to the Global Goals cause at http://www.soccershots.org/harrisburg.htm and get ready for a day of soccer craziness on City Island, Saturday, June 19 at Skyline Sports Complex on City Island.
CITY ISLANDERS NEXT HOME MATCH
Saturday, June 19 - 7:00 pm
Vs. Richmond Kickers
Skyline Sports Complex, City Island
- All Youth only $5
- Gates open at 5:30 pm
It's FREE
Mini-Soccer Ball giveaway night courtesy of Deloitte!
It's also WINK104 night on the Island with a 6-8pm appearance by John Wilsbach!
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