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Philadelphia Union to Hold Preseason Training in Orlando

January 21, 2011 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orlando City SC News Release


ORLANDO - Orlando City and Philadelphia Union today announced that the Union will base their first leg of 2011 preseason training in Orlando, FL. The club will train in Orlando through 2014 as part of a four-year preseason arrangement. Bimbo Bakeries USA will be the presenting sponsor of the Union's Orlando camp each of the four years.

In 2011, Manager Peter Nowak's side will train in Orlando from January 31 to February 20th, which will include an exhibition match against USL PRO club Orlando City. The match will be played on Saturday, February 19th, with kick off set for 7:00 pm EST at the Florida Citrus Bowl.

"I have the utmost respect for the Union organization,"� said Orlando City President Phil Rawlins. "Even though they are a young franchise, they have proven that they run a first class operation in everything they do. We are delighted they have chosen us as a preseason opponent and we look forward to the challenge."

Based in Orlando, Florida, Orlando City joined the American Division of the USL PRO on October, 25, 2010. Led by Head Coach Adrian Heath, the team will take to the pitch for the pitch for the first time in franchise history when they FC New York on Saturday, April 9th.

"Orlando City has set up a first-rate operation and we're excited to face them as part of our preparation for the 2011 season," said Union CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz. "We're also thrilled to announce our plan to train in Orlando for the next four years. The community of training in a familiar environment is very attractive to our club, as it will allow our players and technical staff to focus all of their energies on preparing for each upcoming season."

Tickets for the game will be $15 and $10. Tickets will be available for purchase through TicketMaster.com and Amway Center box office, as well as the Florida Citrus Bowl Box Office on game day. The sale date for tickets will be announced soon.

Philadelphia Union's first game of Major League Soccer's 16th season will take place on March 19th against the Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium. PPL Park will re-open its gates on March 26th when the Union host the expansion Vancouver Whitecaps. A limited number of individual and group tickets (15 or more people) for PPL Park's opening match still remain and can be purchased by calling (800) 298-4200 or visiting www.philadelphiaunion.com.



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