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Preseason Kicks off against BK Hacken

February 7, 2013 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
VSI Tampa Bay FC News Release


Tampa, Fla -The 2013 Inaugural preseason for VSI Tampa Bay FC is set to start February 18th. The players look to settle in quickly, learn Head Coach Weston's system and face off against Swedish team BK Hacken all within the first week. After BK Hacken VSI will take on four local universities throughout the month of March before entering into regular season matches.  

"We are looking forward to getting started on Feb 18th. We have invited several players into camp to try and earn a place on our roster and with BK Hacken coming first up in pre-season on Feb 23rd this will be a great chance for players fighting for a roster spot to show their worth against top quality competition from Europe," said Head Coach Matt Weston. 

After the BK Hacken match VSI Tampa Bay FC will enter into a series of four games against local universities where some of VSI's current players formerly played. Each of the four matches will be played at the respective universities' facilities.

"We are also excited about starting our relationships with quality colleges in the area with pre-season games on the calendar against Rollins, Florida Gulf Coast, University of Tampa and USF. This is so important for the future of VSI as these relationships can allow players the stepping stones they need in their soccer career's as well as a way to work side by side during the summer months with our PDL and Super 20 teams. We are in great shape to build up to our first USL Pro game set for March 30th in Phoenix."

2013 Schedule

PRESEASON MATCHES

February 23 v BK Hacken (12pm)

March 1st V FGCU (6pm)"¨

March 7th v UT (7pm)"¨

March 15th v Rollins (7pm)"¨

March 23rd V USF (7pm)

14 REGULAR SEASON HOME MATCHES"¨"¨

Saturday April 13 7:30pm vs Rochester Rhinos"¨

Sunday April 21 6:30pm vs Los Angeles Blues"¨

Friday April 26 8:00pm vs Dayton Dutch Lions"¨

Friday May 3 8:00pm vs Antigua Barracuda FC"¨

Friday May 24 7:30pm vs Wilmington Hammerheads"¨

Saturday June 1 7:30pm vs Portland Timbers Reserves"¨

Friday June 7 7:30pm vs Antigua Barracuda FC"¨

Sunday June 9 7:00pm vs Phoenix FC Wolves"¨

Friday June 28 7:35pm vs Richmond Kickers"¨

Saturday July 13 7:30pm vs Charleston Battery"¨

Friday July 19 7:30pm vs Harrisburg city Islanders"¨

Friday August 2 7:30pm vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds"¨

Sunday August 4 7:00pm vs Orlando City"¨

Friday August 16 7:30pm vs Charlotte Eagles

Tickets for home matches will be available soon at www.vsi-fc.com.

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