Miami FC Announces 2010 Schedule
February 8, 2010 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
Miami, FL February 8th 2010 - Miami FC of the newly formed NASL, has announced its complete 2010 schedule for the upcoming 2010 USSF Division II season. The Blues will play a total of 30 games, half at home and half away. Miami will also play in the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup on either June 15th or 16th.
Miami will open its season on Saturday, April 10th against the Rochester Rhinos. The Blues will start the season with a four game home-stand that includes matches against the MLS bound Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday April 17th, and the debut of the Florida derby when the new FC Tampa Bay Rowdies visit the Miami FC Blues on Saturday, March 1st.
"With the announcement of the schedule, the 2010 season is definitely upon us. We are excited to kick off our fifth season and are happy with the way the schedule worked out. With a heavy front- ended and back ended home schedule, the format suits the beautiful weather here in South Florida and also gives the club a great opportunity to kick off and close out the season in front of our fans," said Miami FC president, Aaron Davidson.
Also included is a second four-game home stand from July 25th to August 7th. This home stand
will feature the second home game against cross-state rivals FC Tampa Bay Rowdies on Sunday, July 25th as well as a crucial match-up against Miami's Caribbean rivals, the Puerto Rico Islanders on Saturday, August 7th.
The Complete Miami FC Schedule is as follows:
Saturday, April 10th Rochester Rhinos
Saturday, April 17th Vancouver Whitecaps
Saturday, May 1st FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
Saturday, May 8th Carolina Railhawks
Saturday, May 15th at NSC Minnesota
Saturday, May 22nd NSC Minnesota
Wednesday, May 26th Austin Aztex
Wednesday, June 2nd at Puerto Rico Islanders
Sunday, June 6th at Montreal Impact
Wednesday, June 9th Crystal Palace Baltimore
Saturday, June 12th Portland Timbers
Tuesday, June 15th Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup
Wednesday, Jun 16th Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup
Saturday, June 19th at Austin Aztex
Saturday, June 26th Austin Aztex
Sunday, July 4th at Tampa Bay Rowdies
Saturday, July 10th at Portland Timbers
Wednesday, July 14th at Vancouver Whitecaps
Saturday, July 17th Puerto Rico Islanders
Sunday, July 25th at Tampa Bay Rowdies
Saturday, July 31st at Austin Aztex
Wednesday, August 4th at Crystal Palace Baltimore
Saturday, August 14th at Puerto Rico Islanders
Wednesday, August 18th at Carolina Railhawks
Saturday, August 21st at Rochester Rhinos
Sunday, September 5th at A.C St. Louis
Saturday, September 11th Montreal Impact
Friday, September 17th at Rochester Rhinos
Wednesday, September 22nd A.C St. Louis
Saturday, September 25th Rochester Rhinos
Saturday, October 2nd Puerto Rico Islanders
As part of the release of the schedule the USSF also provided details of the playoff format for this season. The 12- team league, consisting of two conferences of six teams has adopted the following format:
* The first place team (based on total points, at the conclusion of the regular season) in the USL Conference and NASL Conference will become the top two seeds in the playoffs.
* The next six (6) best teams, based on total points, will round out the playoff field.
* The four teams with the fewest total points in the regular season are excluded from the playoffs.
* Playoffs will begin during the week starting Monday, October 4.
* First round will be a two-game, home-and-away series determined by total aggregate goals.
* Semifinal round will be a two-game, home-and-away series determined by total aggregate goals.
* Championship will be a two-game, home-and-away series determined by total aggregate goals.
* Exact dates for playoff games are TBD.
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