Harrisburg City Islanders News Release -- www.cityislanders.com
Friday, April 13, 2012
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Harrisburg City Islanders and Philadelphia Union, the club’s MLS affiliate, have announced plans to play an exhibition match on Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. The Islanders will once again play host to the event at a location to be announced. This will be the third game played between the two clubs since the teams became official partners in March 2010.
The partnership between the two clubs is a unique one and a clear bridge has formed between the two sides, as a handful of players have joined the Union after playing in Harrisburg, including Sheanon Williams and Chase Harrison.
“We are once again thrilled to have the Union back in Harrisburg,” General Manager John Gregg said. “This game is one of our biggest draws of the season and an exciting opportunity for both our players and fans. This year’s match will be especially memorable as we welcome back two of our former Islander players.”
A strong second half propelled the Union to a 5-3 victory in last year’s match, while the two clubs battled to a 1-1 draw in 2010. The Philadelphia Union are coming off of a strong 2011 season in which they finished third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 11-8-15 and qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs.
The City Islanders enter 2012 as USL PRO National Division champions and runner up in the USL PRO Championship game. They will begin their 2012 campaign on Friday, April 20 in North Carolina against the Charlotte Eagles.
Tickets for this year’s game between the Union and Islanders will go on sale on Monday, April 16. Presale Ticket prices will be $20 for adults and $15 for youths. Tickets will be sold for $25 and $20 for adults and youths, respectively, at the gate on the day of the game. For more information or to purchase your tickets today, visit www.cityislanders.com or call 717-441-GOAL.