Harrisburg City Islanders News Release -- www.cityislanders.com
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Harrisburg City Islanders will be hosting the Dayton Dutch Lions this Wednesday night at the Skyline Sports Complex on City Island. The City Islanders will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak, coming off a 1-0 win over the Charleston Battery this past Saturday night. This will be the first ever match between the two clubs.
Harrisburg City Islanders (3-3-2, 11 points)
The City Islanders are currently in third place of the USL PRO National Division. They're six points behind first place (Los Angeles Blues) and four points behind second place (Rochester Rhinos). This will be the Islanders sixth home game of the season, recording a National Division best 3-1-1 home record, scoring eight goals and allowing six goals.
This past Saturday night, the City Islanders defeated the Charleston Battery in a thrilling 1-0 win in front of a season-high crowd of 2,038. An 89th-minute goal by forward Sainey Touray, assisted by midfielder J.T. Noone, gave the City Islanders their second win in a row and third win of the season. The win pushed the City Islanders up to third place of the National Division.
"That was a huge win for us on Saturday night," said Head Coach Bill Becher. "We have been on the wrong side of a couple late goals earlier in the season, and it was nice to finally get one."
Harrisburg Players to Watch
J.T. Noone
The Temple University alum has been stellar in the short amount of time he has played for the City Islanders so far this season. The former Philadelphia Union midfielder has a two-game assist streak. This past Saturday, Noone assisted on the 89th minute game-winning goal by Sainey Touray. With his fancy foot skills and awareness on the field, look for Noone to extend his point-streak to three.
Sainey Touray
The 21-year-old Gambian footballer has been a major scoring threat for the City Islanders recently. The former New York Red Bull has a two-game goal streak. One of those goals was last Saturday's game-winning goal against the Charleston Battery.
Dayton Dutch Lions (1-4-2, 5 points)
The Dayton Dutch Lions are currently in sixth place of the National Division. They're twelve points behind first place (Los Angeles Blue) and ten points behind second place (Rochester Rhinos). This will be the Dutch Lions' first away game of the season.
This past Saturday night, the Dayton Dutch Lions hosted the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, winning 2-1. The Riverhounds scored the first goal of the game in the 31st minute as forward Jason Yeisley took advantage of a Dutch Lions mistake inside the penalty area. In the 75th minute, the Dutch Lions tied the game at 1-1 with a goal by midfielder George Davis. Davis wasn't done there as he slipped the ball past goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap for the 2-1 lead five minutes later. The Dutch Lions would hold onto the lead for the rest of the game to earn their first victory of the season.
"Dayton is undefeated in their last three and are coming off a big win this past weekend," said Becher. "We look forward to the game, and hope to extend our winning streak to three."
Dayton Players to Watch
George Davis
The former Kentucky Wildcat leads the Dutch Lions in goals (3) and shots (14). Coming off a two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, look for the Lima, Ohio native to continue his recent scoring spree.
Kolby LaCrone
The first Dayton Dutch Lion to ever score a goal for the club's professional team, LaCrone has two goals so far this season. LaCrone was the first ever Ohio state high school player in history to score 100 goals and 100 assists in the same career.
Look for the West Virginia alum to provide the Dutch Lions with goal scoring opportunities.
Wednesday's kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Skyline Sports Complex on City Island. Fans can enjoy a visit from Turkey Hill's giant cow and free Turkey Hill ice cream samples. Still hungry? Snickers will provide candy giveaways. The Philadelphia Union's mobile marketing tour will be there with giant inflatables and giveaways. Harrisburg Young Professionals will enjoy their Second Wednesday Social in the Surf City Party Zone. And finally, fans will leave with a free light bulb courtesy of PPL. You won't want to miss this game!
The game will also be televised live on WHTM abc27's Weather Channel by Gregg Mace and Invica Sports, sponsored by Snickers. Invica Sports will also bring it to you live on usllive.com.
For more information on the City Islanders, or to order tickets, contact the team at 717-441-GOAL, or visit www.cityislanders.com.