Islanders Kickoff 2016 Home Opener at FNB Field Friday
April 19, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Penn FC News Release
Harrisburg, PA - For the first time in their history City Islanders FC will not take the field at Skyline Sports Complex on City Island for their home opener.
Instead, they will be next door at FNB Field to offer a unique exciting venue to show off their local and international talents to the ever loyal Islanders' fan base, who will have a lot of attractions to look forward to in 2016.
First, fans will have a variety of seating options available to choose from. Tickets are $14 for adult general admission and $8 for youth tickets in advance and one dollar more the day of the match. Reserve your seat today!
All fans who come to the Islanders highly anticipated home opener will receive a free insulated water bottle koozie from Capital BlueCross. During the game there will be t-shirt launches, halftime activities and other contests that will make the game that much more exciting. As always, our loyal and deserving youth fans will have access to activities in our expanded "Tiki's Soccer Resort" until the end of the match.
The night will start off with a special ribbon cutting at the newly placed nets with City Islander's ownership group, Mayor Papenfuse, Dauphin County Commissioners Jeff Haste and George Hartwick doing the honors. Harrisburg Senators President, Kevin Kulp will be performing the "first kick". Finally, we will show off another aspect that will enhance the fan experience each and every game--the jumbotron. ABC Channel 27's Gregg Mace will present a video on the screen to recap 13 years of Islanders' soccer on City Island, Harrisburg.
As always, fans will have access to "Tiki's Cove" with activities for our loyal and deserving youth fans!
In those 13 years the Islanders have brought a championship to the city, drove in record crowds and made history by assisting in jump-starting the partnership between USL and MLS teams.
Key games this year include the continuance of the Keystone Derby Cup, the riveting rivalry between City and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. A new possible rival in Bethlehem Steel FC along with old USL opponents like Rochester and Richmond.
This season, three of the 10 games at FNB Field will feature post-game fireworks. The first of the season will be June 24 presented by Highmark, the second is July 29 presented by Pyrotechnics and the final will come August 27 presented by Dauphin County.
With so much happening there is bound to be something for any member of the family at FNB Field. Come out and support your hometown professional soccer team in the home opener and throughout the 2016 campaign.
For more information about the City Islanders Football Club please visit www.cityislanders.com or call 717-441-GOAL (4625). Follow the team on Twitter and Instagram at @city_islanders and Facebook by liking Harrisburg City Islanders.
Watch FNB Field Transform:
In preparation for our 2016 USL home opener series in Harrisburg on April 22 and 25--We invite you to watch as FNB Field, home of the Harrisburg Senators, is transformed into a soccer pitch that will host Louisvillle City FC and the Orlando City B thanks to the Senators grounds and operations staff.
TIMELINE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Wednesday, April 20: Field crew will begin preperation following the Senators game
Thursday, April 21: Hummer Sports Turf will install the sod over all of the appropriate playing areas
Friday, April 22: Regulation soccer lines will be painted on the field, team benches will be installed By Friday afternoon the stadium will be a regulation soccer pitch!
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