Power Special Manchester United vs. Juventus Ticket Offer
February 27, 2003 - Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
New York Power News Release
New York, NY - The New York Power announced that all season and mini-plan ticket holders will be offered a chance to purchase tickets to the high-profile exhibition match between Manchester United of England and Juventus of Italy on Thursday, July 31, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. Power season and mini-plan ticket holders will be able to purchase tickets between March 3 and 12, which is in advance to when tickets will be available to the public on March 15.. For each season ticket or mini-plan a Power fan has or will purchase, they will be allowed to order two tickets to this exclusive Manchester United friendly.
"We're very excited be present this advance sale to our season and mini-plan ticket holders," said Power GM Susan Marenoff. "We are always looking for ways to present our loyal fans with added value and this offer is a prime example of how we do that."
Tickets through this special offer to the exhibition are priced at $130 (VIP), $60, $40, and $35. The VIP tickets include attendance to a training session by both teams at Rutgers University on Wednesday, July 30. All Power season and mini-plan holders can purchase tickets on or after March 3 by calling the Power at 1-866-POWR-TIX (1-866-769-7849). The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) and ChampionsWorld promote the game.
"We are happy to provide this opportunity to the Power's and their season ticket holders as part of our ongoing relationship with the Power and the NJSEA," said ChampionsWorld CEO Charlie Stillitano. "Our organization remains committed to promoting the game of soccer at the highest level within the tri-state area and we are excited about the opportunity to host these two great clubs."
United currently sits in second place and is just five points behind Arsenal in the English Premier League, while Juventus is in a second-place tie with AC Milan and three points behind leader Internazionale in a tight Serie A race. Juventus won the prestigious Italian League title, also known as "Lo Scudetto," last season, increasing its domestic record to 26 championships.
Both teams have an array of talent from around the globe. United is led by England National Team captain David Beckham, flamboyant French goalkeeper and World Cup winner Fabian Barthez, left-sided midfielder and Welsh international Ryan Giggs, Argentine playmaker Juan Sebastian Veron, Dutch goal-scoring machine Ruud Van Nistelrooy, and captain and mainstay Roy Keane. Juventus counters Manchester's talent with the likes of Italian creative force and national team superstar Alessandro Del Piero, French defender World Cup champion Lilian Thuram, Croatian defensive stalwart Igor Tudor, Dutch defensive midfielder Edgar Davids, Czech star Pavel Nedved, and Italian National Team backstop Gianluigi Buffon.
The New York Power is one of eight professional women's soccer teams that make up the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA), the world's premier women's soccer league. 2003 New York Power individual tickets are $25, $20, $17 with the addition of a $10 ticket. Along with the Power mini-plan packages and the 10-Ticket voucher book, there is a flexible, affordable option for everyone. For 2003 ticket information, please contact the Power ticket office at 1-866-POWR-TIX (1-866-769-7849) or by visiting www.nypower.com.
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