U.S. Army, Storm form partnership
December 30, 2008 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Chicago Storm News Release
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (Dec. 30, 2008) - The Chicago Storm professional indoor soccer team and the U.S. Army formed a partnership for the 2008-2009 Xtreme Soccer League season, and the Storm's next home match is a Military Appreciation Day. This special occasion for the men and women of the armed forces takes place during the Storm's 1 p.m. Jan. 4, 2009, game against the New Jersey Ironmen at the Sears Centre Arena.
The Military Appreciation Day includes a recorded National Anthem sung by soldiers in Iraq, military brass ensemble performing at halftime, a first ball kick from military members, and the honoring of co-captains from each military branch.
With every pre-ordered $19 ticket to this game, $3 supports the United Service Organizations. For more information about the Military Appreciation Day, contact the Chicago Storm at 1-866-STORM-81 (1-866-786-7681). For more information about the U.S. Army, visit www.army.mil.
The Chicago Storm organization is playing its fifth season of professional indoor soccer. Chicago's next Xtreme Soccer League match takes place against Milwaukee at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee. The Storm's next home game is at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at the Sears Centre Arena. Storm offices are located at 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., in Hoffman Estates. For more information on all aspects of Storm soccer, including season tickets, group outings, birthday parties and more, call 1-866-STORM-81 (1-866-786-7681), or visit www.ChicagoStorm.net.
Founded this summer by the Chicago Storm, Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave and New Jersey Ironmen, the Xtreme Soccer League is more than an indoor soccer league. The Xtreme Soccer Xperience is an energetic and innovative 12-month sports lifestyle brand built around skilled soccer professionals, entertainment and fan participation - both live and online. For more information, visit www.XtremeSL.net.
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