Lions to play Chicago Fire on Feb. 11 at IMG Academy in Bradenton; college friendly series part of 2014 preseason
ORLANDO, Fla.—Orlando City SC announced Wednesday the club's 2014 preseason schedule, featuring a match against Major League Soccer (MLS) Chicago Fire on Tuesday, February 11 at IMG Academy in Brandenton, Fla. A series of collegiate friendlies across Central Florida will also take place, leading up to the 2014 USL PRO season.
The collegiate section of the schedule includes matches against Florida International University, Stetson University, Rollins College and the University of South Florida. Fans are welcome to attend friendlies throughout the preseason.
Orlando City will also be participating in the annual Disney Pro Soccer Classic held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. The Pro Soccer Classic begins on Wednesday, February 19, and runs through Saturday, March 1. The Lions will face such prominent MLS sides as the Philadelphia Union (February 19), Toronto FC (February 22) and the Columbus Crew (February 26).
Season ticket holders will be able to claim a special discount for all Disney Pro Soccer Classic matches by calling (855) ORL-CITY. 2014 season tickets are still available to the general public but are going fast. Fans can call the same number for more information.
Friendlies Schedule:
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Admission |
Parking |
Location
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February 11 |
7 p.m. |
Chicago Fire (MLS) |
Starts at $9 for children, and $13 for adults |
Available around soccer facility |
5500 34th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34210
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February 19 |
6 p.m. |
Philadelphia Union (MLS)* |
Single session tickets start at $20* |
Available at ESPN Wide World of Sports |
700 S. Victory Way Kissimmee, FL 34747
|
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February 22 |
8 p.m. |
Toronto FC (MLS)* |
Single session tickets start at $20* |
Available at ESPN Wide World of Sports |
700 S. Victory Way
|
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February 26 |
6 p.m. |
Columbus Crew (MLS)* |
Single session tickets start at $20* |
Available at ESPN Wide World of Sports |
700 S. Victory Way
|
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March 1 |
TBD |
TBD (PSC Championship Game)* |
Single session tickets start at $20* |
Available at ESPN Wide World of Sports |
700 S. Victory Way
|
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March 8 |
3 p.m. |
FIU |
Free |
Available at Seminole Soccer Complex |
1900 Seminole Soccer Loop
|
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March 12 |
7 p.m. |
Stetson |
Free |
Available at Seminole Soccer Complex |
1900 Seminole Soccer Loop
|
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March 15 |
7 p.m. |
Rollins |
Free |
Available at Seminole Soccer Complex |
1900 Seminole Soccer Loop
|
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April 1 |
7 p.m. |
@USF (Corbett Soccer Stadium) |
TBD |
Available around Corbett Soccer Stadium |
Elm Dr, Tampa, FL 33617 |
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*= Disney Pro Soccer Classic
**=Single session guarantees entry into two Disney Pro Soccer Classic matches
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