Antigua Barracuda News Release -- www.antiguabarracudafc.com
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
ST. JOHN’S , Antigua – Antigua Barracuda FC embarks on its first overseas trip as a professional unit, where the 'Cudas will be entertained by Puerto Rico United at the Aguada Stadium in western Puerto Rico, at 4 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon.
The team, still high in confidence after recording its first USL PRO victory against Sevilla FC, is looking forward to the challenge.
“This is another test of our young franchise as we seek to adapt quickly and positively at this level," Team Manager and Director of Football for the Barracuda FC Fernando Abraham said. "We know the boys are eager to show they are capable of handling this situation and we hope it will result in improved performances every time we play.”
The team participated in an unscheduled practice at the Sticky Wicket Stadium this morning, as they were unable to travel as planned.
Asked if he thought this would impact negatively on the players Abraham countered, “It is not ideal but these things happen. The important thing is that we have already begun to prepare mentally for this, it may be tight, but we will be ready to play when we get to Puerto Rico.”
Team Captain George Dublin looking forward to the three game road trip added, “We are taking it one game at a time, the lads are in very good spirits and we have no major injuries to report. We will have to make some changes to the defence as Roy Gregory will miss the next game, but we have adequate cover and expect another disciplined performance.”
Barracuda FC will on this trip take on Puerto Rico United, River Plate, and LA Blues, they return home on May 2nd with the next home game scheduled for May 6th at the Sticky Wicket Stadium.