London Team to Face Crystal Palace Baltimore in Waldorf, Maryland

Published on May 30, 2009 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Crystal Palace Baltimore News Release


Baltimore MD - Crystal Palace Baltimore in conjunction with the Charles County (Maryland) Commissioners and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs minor league baseball team announced today that Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland, has been selected to host one of two 2009 exhibition matches to be played in the United States by London, England's Crystal Palace Football Club. The match will be played Monday evening, July 13 at 8 p.m. against Crystal Palace Baltimore, the U.S. based affiliate of the parent club, and will be televised nationally by Fox Soccer Channel, part of the Fox Sports Network.

"Hosting an international event, like Crystal Palace exhibition Football in our stadium is yet another milestone for Charles County and further demonstrates our stadium is realizing the potential we only dreamed of just a few short years ago," said Charles County Commissioner President Wayne Cooper.

"The potential economic boost from an event like this couldn't come at a better time. We look forward to showcasing our stadium, and Charles County, to a whole new audience of sports enthusiasts," added Cooper.

In order to host the match, the entire infield will be laid with sod. The field will run parallel to the first base side of the playing field.

"The Blue Crabs will be on the road July 9 to 16, and we will take advantage of this configuration by having soccer clinics and other soccer related events scheduled around the professional match", said Blue Crabs General Manager Chris Allen. "The match will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display to cap off the evening," added Allen.

"We're very pleased and excited to be playing this game at Regency Furniture Stadium," remarked Crystal Palace Baltimore President and Co-Manager, Pete Medd. "It's truly a world-class venue for a world-class event. We're also happy that Crystal Palace UK is coming over. We're really looking forward to renewing our annual game with them and we're excited to broaden the Crystal Palace brand in the United States."

This event is another demonstration of the multiple uses for Regency Furniture Stadium. Last year, the stadium hosted three major concert events (REO Speedwagon, Kool & The Gang and the "Country Jam" featuring Gary Allan), and it's slated to host two more concerts this year (T-Pain & FloRida and Trace Adkins). The facility also hosts major baseball events outside of the Blue Crabs, including the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Division All-Star Game on July 15, which will be televised by MASN, the cable home of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals.

Tickets to the match will be general admission, and adult tickets are $14 apiece, and $12 for youth, seniors and military. Group rates are available by contacting the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs group sales department at 301-638-9788.

Event: Crystal Palace Football Club (London) vs. Crystal Palace Baltimore

Nationally televised match (Fox Soccer Channel)

Match followed by Fireworks

Where: Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland; Home of The Atlantic League's Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.

When: Monday, July 13, 2009, 8 p.m. (Gates open 6:30 p.m.)

Tickets: $14 adult, $12 youth, seniors and military

Tickets are currently on sale at http://www.somdbluecrabs.com, or by calling 301-638-9788.

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