Isles Host Philadelphia Union July 27
Published on June 15, 2010 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Penn FC News Release
It was announced today that the Harrisburg City Islanders will host Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer (MLS) in an exhibition match on Tuesday, July 27 at Skyline Sports Complex on City Island.
The Philadelphia Union is the official MLS Club affiliate to the City Islanders and this will be the first meeting of the teams. The Union began this year as the 16th team in the MLS and in March they became Harrisburg's soccer partner soon after. An annual exhibition in Harrisburg is part of that affiliation.
"Especially in our first season, the more matches we play against quality competition, the quicker we'll improve," said Union manager Peter Nowak. "With two weeks in between our league matches with Toronto and New England, playing the Islanders in addition to Manchester United will give our roster a chance to stay sharp. This match is another benefit of our valuable partnership with Harrisburg."
The Islanders are also looking forward to the event.
"We're very excited to bring a Major League Soccer club to the city of Harrisburg," said City Islanders General Manager Kierstin Rowe. "It provides a huge opportunity for fans to see two great teams compete in what should be a very exciting soccer match."
The match will mark the first time that an MLS club has visited Skyline since Aug. 16, 2005, when a standing-room only crowd witnessed the City Islanders take on D.C. United. This will be a spirited match for the 2010 Harrisburg squad but the Islanders seem ready for it.
"This is a great opportunity for our players to test themselves against a very high level of competition," said City Islanders Head Coach Bill Becher. "We look forward to an excellent game."
All tickets for the match, both youth and adult, will be $15 general admission and will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, June 16, at 11am. Ages 3 and under are free. The match kicks-off at 7pm on Tuesday, July 27 and doors open at 5:30pm. It's encouraged to inquire about admission early because tickets are limited. Tickets can be purchased by calling 717-441-GOAL or by visiting the City Islanders official website at www.cityislanders.com.
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