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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 Tonight’s Match 7 Ownership 9
Technical Staff
13 Tony’s Notes Pg. 20 20 Ruthven’s Reunion: Tyler Ruthven 27 ‘Pepp Talk’ with Cole Pepper 30 The Visitors: New York Red Bulls 43 D.J. EL’s Matchday Mix 45 Armada by the Numbers
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53 2016 Armada FC Roster 55 Fan HQ 57 Community First Park
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vs. Following a 2-0 start to the preseason, the Jacksonville Armada FC returns to Community First Park at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville for their final Major League Soccer preseason test against the reigning Supporters Shield and Eastern Conference Champions, the New York Red Bulls. Two spectacular victories – against the Philadelphia Union, 1-0, on Feb. 6, and regional rivals Orlando City SC, 2-1, on Feb. 13 – have seen Armada sailing strong early during a preseason typically reserved for fine-tuning. Jacksonville arrives with its heads held high and ambitions elevated. All the exciting matchday traditions remain intact as the team takes the pitch tonight. As always, it will be easy to know when the Armada FC players find the back of the net. Prior to every home match and after every the Armada FC goal scored, the cannons will be fired. Just before the teams enter the pitch for team introductions, the Armada FC’s biggest nautical supporter, Squid Vicious, is released in stunning fashion casting a shadow over the opposition and showing its eight-legged support for the “Boys in Blue.” A representative from Armada FC partner Socially Bold will have the privilege of raising the Armada FC flag high above the pitch immediately preceding the singing of the National Anthem to signal the start of the third 2016 Armada FC preseason match. TONIGHT’S BATTLE The New York Red Bulls enter Community First Park for the first time with an impressive and powerful lineup including the high scoring British brothers Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips, midfielder and captain Dax McCarty, U.S. International midfielder Sacha Kljestan and 2015 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Luis Robles. The two teams share some connections on the field tonight. U.S. Hall of Fame Goalkeeper and Armada head coach and technical director Tony Meola made 90 appearances in four combined years with the Red Bulls. Armada assistant coach Jim Rooney was a teammate of Meola’s on the Red Bulls in 1999 (then called the New York/New Jersey MetroStars). Armada defender Tyler Ruthven made five appearances with the club before moving to Swedish Superettan. Excluding two informal scrimmages, tonight’s match marks the first time either teams have met in any competition. Expect the Armada FC to charge out strong as they look to defend the park as well as their 3-0 all-time preseason record against MLS competition.
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OWNERSHIP MARK FRISCH, OWNER & CEO Mark Frisch is the owner of the Jacksonville Armada Football Club. He is also the Executive Vice President of Beaver Street Fisheries™, a leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of quality frozen seafood products from the USA and around the world. He is the fourth generation of the Frisch family to lead at @MarkFrisch10 Beaver Street Fisheries, which was founded by his grandfather, Harry Frisch, and his great uncle Alfred in 1950. As part of his commitment to the community, Frisch has agreed to serve as the 2015/16 chair of JAXUSA Partnership, the regional economic development organization of JAX Chamber. Frisch also serves on the Board of Trustees for Jacksonville University, the Board of Directors for JAX Chamber, is a member of the Jacksonville Civic Council and the Board of Directors for Baptist Health System. In 2010, he was recognized as one of Jacksonville’s “40 Under 40” by the Jacksonville Business Journal. Frisch graduated from the University of Florida and from Bolles High School, and he and his wife, Meredith Chartrand, have three children, Lyla, Abby and Hannah. On Sept. 28, 2015, the NASL Board of Governors elected Frisch as its Chairman.
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TECHNICAL STAFF HEAD COACH/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TONY MEOLA
Legendary former U.S. Men’s National Team and MLS goalkeeper Tony Meola was named the Jacksonville Armada FC Head Coach and Technical Director on Nov. 24, 2015. Meola has been a prominent figure in U.S. Soccer since he stormed onto the scene in 1987 when he helped lead the U-20 National Team at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship in goal. Following a two-year college career at the University of Virginia, where he was a two-time AllAmerican under the guidance of U.S. Soccer icon Bruce Arena, Meola embarked on an illustrious international career in 1988 with the U.S. Men’s National Team, which included three FIFA World Cups (1999, 1994, and 2002).
ASSISTANT COACH JIM ROONEY
Tony Meola named former MLS All-Star and U.S. National Team U-17 assistant coach Jim Rooney as his top management on Nov. 25, 2015. A native of the Bronx, New York, Rooney was a midfielder who played with Meola at the Long Island Rough Riders in 1995 and at the New York/New Jersey MetroStars in 1998 and 1999. Rooney made 116 career appearances in MLS with the MetroStars, Miami Fusion and New England Revolution.
ASSISTANT COACH MARK LOWRY
Tony Meola added Mark Lowry to his staff as an Assistant Coach on Dec. 30, 2015. Lowry, who served as an Interim Assistant Coach under Eric Dade in the Armada’s final seven weeks of the 2015 North American Soccer League Fall Season, came to Jacksonville following three years as a coach at the Orlando City Soccer Club’s U.S. Soccer Development Academy program. He also served as a coach for Armada FC youth development partner Jacksonville FC’s U.S. Soccer development program.
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR NATHAN WALTER
Nathan Walter has been with the Jacksonville Armada FC since the club’s beginning stages, joining in 2013 as employee No. 2. He originally served as the Director of Soccer for Sunshine Soccer Agency, the holding corporation of the Armada FC and then took on the role of Director of Soccer Operations in 2014 once the club began its official NASL operations. Walter also served as an interim assistant coach in the last eight weeks of the 2015 NASL Fall Season. In December 2015, Walter was promoted to the club’s Assistant Technical Director.
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STAFF DIRECTORY Ownership Mark Frisch
Owner & CEO
Tony Meola Jim Rooney Mark Lowry Nathan Walter Dr. Nigel W. Sparks M.D. Dr. Mike Haghighi Paul Dillon Andrew Orpiano David Vargas Gerard Achas
Head Coach & Technical Director Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Technical Director Team Orthopedic Physician Team General Physician Head Equipment Manager Head Athletic Trainer Team Administrator Assistant Equipment Manager
Thad Bostic Theresa Scordo Corrina Collins-Vanek Jaime Spicer
CFO Vice President of Business Operations Executive Assistant/Office Manager In-House Counsel
Football Operations
Business Management
Club Operations Marshall Happer Sebastian Pachon
Senior Vice President of Club Operations Operations Coordinator
Rollin Isbell Nikki Smith Ashley Fahr Lacey Hagler Alexandra Shami
Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnership Vice President of Business Development Partnership Sales Manager Corporate Partnership Account Manager Partnerships Intern
Business Development
Communications Eric Scott Julie Bergman Ryan Lobato Kaela Emanuel Kathryn Parrish Kourtney Schwartz Broadcasting Cole Pepper Ashlea Bullington Bob Veal
Ticket Sales
Jordan Allerding Eric Turner Micah Carver Orlando Ruiz Morgan Andreas Philip Simmerman Zeke Lee Emmett Farris III Mike Morando
Director of Public Relations Marketing Events Manager and Community Relations Public Relations Manager PR Intern PR Intern Marketing Events Intern Director of Broadcasting Multimedia Coordinator/Reporter Media Consultant Ticket Sales Manager Ticket Sales Account Executive Ticket Sales Account Executive Ticket Sales Account Executive Ticket Sales Account Executive Ticket Sales Account Executive Ticket Sales Account Executive Sales & CRM Coordinator Flagship Fleet Manager/Sales Rep.
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2016 BROADCAST SCHEDULE Monday:
Armada Coach’s Show featuring Tony Meola, hosted by Cole Pepper, Sports Radio 930AM, 6-7pm
Wednesday:
The Armada Soccer Show hosted by Cole Pepper and Bob Veal, Sports Radio 930AM, 6-7pm Armada Extra Time, CW17, Match Highlights, 11pm when Armada play Wednesdays
Thursday:
Armada Kickoff hosted by Cole Pepper and Ashlea Bullington, with Bob Veal and the Soccer Analyst RoundTable, CW17, 10pm
Saturday:
Re-broadcast of Armada Kickoff hosted by Cole Pepper and Ashlea Bullington, with Bob Veal and the Soccer Analyst Round-Table, Bounce, 8:30am (Channel 17.2 and Comcast 225)
Matchdays (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
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Armada Matchday Live, Sports Radio 930AM. Broadcast starts 30 mins prior to kickoff. Hosted by Stuart Webber and Bob Veal.
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TONY’S NOTES When I look at Jacksonville’s soccer fans, I see a support that is never-ending, unwavering and full of passion. What we saw last year here in Jacksonville was just that; some seriously dedicated fans. They went through some tough times, especially on the road. Hopefully, we can make those games that they were forced to watch on TV a little less painful and get some Ws on the road. We go on the road to steal points, but at home you have to get those points. We have to put pressure on teams and put them under the gun right from the first kick. That is something that I have stressed all preseason, speed of the first 10 minutes of the game has to be very high. That is going to be a staple this season. Tonight’s opponent is a team I am very familiar with and one that I have spent a lot of time alongside. These are some seriously talented players and a very organized coaching staff that I have a great amount of respect for. They are for sure the biggest challenge yet. Preseason is not about the score on the board but about getting fit and finding a system that works for us. However, as you can tell from our past two games, there is no such thing as “friendly,” and we play to win every single match. That being said, this is our home and our game for the taking. These boys have a task ahead of them. I have been impressed with what I have been seeing. This is also an opportunity for you, our awesome fans to come show us what this city is made of and support the squad. Thank you for all your support!
- Head Coach & Technical Director, Tony Meola
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RUTHVEN’S REUNION
ARMADA’S NEW DEFENDER IS READY TO RUN WITH THE BULLS Armada FC defender Tyler Ruthven joined the team in 2016 with an optimistic and competitive outlook. As the son of former Major League pitcher Dick Ruthven, who played with the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and won a World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies, winning is clearly in the blood for the new addition to the fleet. As the Armada prepares to take the pitch against their final Major League Soccer test of the preseason, Ruthven is eager to engage with his former team, the New York Red Bulls. Q: You grew up near Atlanta and played for the University of South Carolina. Do you consider yourself a Southern boy? “Not at all. My dad grew up in Southern California, so that is more how our family was raised. No one in my family has an accent. No one says ‘y’all.’ We never really considered ourselves Southern even though we have lived in the Southeast for a really long time. Unfortunately, no country music at our household.” Q: You have played in a variety of places. What is the biggest 2.27.2016
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difference in playing in these unique places? “To me, the climate is something that you have to get used to. In Scandinavia, towards the end of the season, it starts to get quite cold. You have to look after yourself. Maybe a little smarter about how you warm up and for how long. On the opposite side of the spectrum, in the desert, it is all about drinking water, even as simple as that sounds. Playing in Arizona, you have to have water in your hand pretty much all the time.”
"I WILL SAY THIS. I HAVEN’T BEEN THIS EXCITED SINCE I FIRST GOT A CHANCE IN MLS. IT FEELS LIKE A FRESH START." Q: This is a return for you to not only, the North American Soccer League, but the heat and humidity. Does that have any effect on you? “Not at all. I was born and raised in this climate. People asked me the same question about the heat when I got out to Arizona. It was dry out there, but Florida … I got this. I was raised in this climate. It doesn’t bother me at all.” Q: What attracted you to Jacksonville? “I had a year left on my contract in Arizona, but it was wasn’t shaping out the way that I hoped. I just got married and my wife is based in Atlanta, so that was big factor. I started speaking to Tony (Meola), Jimmy (Rooney) and Nathan (Walter), and there were a lot of similarities in the way we see things. They brought me here to be me. They
Tyler Ruthven joined the Armada FC on Dec, 22, 2015. Ruthven brings a physical presence and extensive experience across North America and Scandinavia. He made 42 appearances with the Arizona United in two seasons with the USL side. He made a total of 18 appearances in 2013 with top Swedish division club IK Brage and top Finnish division side KuPS. He also played five matches with the New York Red Bulls in 2012. He spent the 2011 season with Atlanta Silverbacks and began professional career with Harrisburg City Islanders in 2010. A former USC gamecock, Ruthven grew up in Alpharetta, Ga., and is the son of former MLB pitcher Dick Ruthven.
didn’t ask me to fit into some sort of mold. They wanted me to come be the person that I have always been. As a player, that is really all you can ask for.”
Armada Meal Plan What does a professional soccer player eat on gameday? We asked Tyler what his diet consists of on an Armada FC matchday. Here is what he told us:
Q: Are you excited about the coming season? “I will say this. I haven’t been this excited since I first got a chance in MLS. It feels like a fresh start. It has become work and I wasn’t enjoying myself playing. I have thoroughly enjoyed playing at our trainings and especially during the games. It has been refreshing to enjoy myself playing again.” Q: What do you attribute the team’s phenomenal preseason start to? “I missed the Orlando City game with a hamstring (injury), which was a bummer, but I think it is really important to emphasize to everyone it is still preseason. It is great for all of our fans and the club. To be honest, we aren’t putting that much stock into what the scoreboard says at the end of the night. We are working on building a couple of systems to see what we are most comfortable with and progress toward something. That being said, we don’t ever start a game not wanting to win. I know Orlando City was important to our fans. I was gutted to have to sit on the bench, but I am back, fit now and looking forward to playing my old club (Red Bulls) this weekend.” Q: Do you ever drink Red Bull? Simply put, no! 2.27.2016
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12:00 pm Lunch:
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‘PEPP TALK’ WITH COLE PEPPER WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? We’re not yet a month into the preseason, and the Jacksonville Armada has already earned two victories over MLS opposition: a 1-0 decision on a rainy, windswept night to start the preseason schedule over Philadelphia Union on Feb. 6 and a rousing come-from-behind 2-1 decision over Orlando City a week later. Anytime an NASL team beats an MLS side, there is pride for a club like the Armada and for the rest of the league. Just look back two years to the U.S. Open Cup when the NASL won seven of 15 against MLS teams. But when it happens in the preseason, what does it all mean? As in any preseason competition, you have to look at the result through a very specific lens. For starters, I like to look at the starters. Did both teams play the guys who will largely be in the starting 11s, and did they play the players in the spots they expect to fold down in the regular year? Philadelphia and Orlando largely (although not without exception) did. As did the Armada. Coaches tend to tinker this time of year to find out which players fit together and in which system. That’s going on as well. The other facet to note is what the score is when the starters are subbed out. In the Armada/Union contest, it was 0-0. Against Orlando City, it was 2-1 in Jacksonville’s favor. Saturday, when the Armada faces the New York Red Bulls at Community First Park, we’ll have another opportunity to gauge just how far Tony Meola’s club has come since training started in midJanuary. A victory over the Red Bulls (who beat the Armada 5-2 in a scrimmage in Orlando in late January) would serve notice that the Armada is ready to contend for the top of the NASL and that Meola means business in his first year as a head coach.
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FROM METROSTARS TO RED BULLS When Major League Soccer was first formed in 1996, it began with only 10 teams in the league. The New York Red Bulls, then known as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars, was one of those teams. During the MetroStars era, forward Clint Mathis netted five goals in a match once, which is still the current MLS record for most scored in a match. It wasn’t until 2006 that they would acquire their current name as the New York Red Bulls after a change in ownership. During this time, specifically in 2007, the team went on to set a new all-time league record with more than 66,000 fans packing Giants Stadium against David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy.
NEW YORK CONNECTIONS Like the Feb. 13 match against Orlando City, this preseason game against New York will provoke some memories for three associated with the Armada. Defender Tyler Ruthven played with the Red Bulls in 2012 and
made his first MLS appearance on April 22, 2012, in a match against D.C. United. His performance earned him a starting position in the next three matches that produced three additional victories for that season. Tonight will be Ruthven’s first game against his former teammates. Armada head coach and technical director Tony Meola played for the New York Red Bulls from 1996-1998 (then named the MetroStars) where he made 90 appearances, as well from 2005-2007. He was one of the first players signed to the team upon the creation of MLS along with 1994 FIFA World Cup teammate Tab Ramos and AC Milan star midfielder Roberto Donadoni. Armada assistant coach Jim Rooney was a teammate of Meola’s with the MetroStars in 1998, where he was a key part of the midfield.
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As the Red Bulls begin their 21st season, they bring an impressive, power-packed roster. Brothers Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips are among the roster standouts, with the latter scoring 17 goals last season, good for fifth in MLS. The Red Bulls also have the use of talent from captain and friend of Tyler Ruthven, Dax McCarty, as well as midfielder Sacha Kljestan and goalkeeper Luis Robles. New York is led by head coach, Jesse Marsch.
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Miguel Gallardo
GK
31
6-1
187
Torreón, Mexico/Orlando City SC
2
Tyler Ruthven
D
27
6-2
195
Alpharetta, Ga./Arizona United FC
4
Mechack Jérôme
D
25
5-10 165
Liancourt, Haiti/Charlotte Independence
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Beto Navarro
D
26
6-1
165
Delano, Calif./Orange County Blues
6
Richie Ryan
MF
31
5-8
164
Tipperary, Ireland/Ottawa Fury FC
7
Bryan Burke
D
26
6-2
185
Newport Beach, Calif./Louisville City FC
8
Pekka Lagerblom
MF
33
5-11
158
Lahti, Finland/FC Lahti
9
Matt Fondy
F
26
6-1
187
Foster City, Calif./Louisville City FC
10 Alhassane Keita
F
32
5-5
149
Conakry, Guinea/FC St. Gallen
11
F
31
5-7
172
Paterson, N.J./New York Cosmos
12 Junior Sandoval
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25
5-11
174
Quimistán, Honduras/Jaguares de Córdoba
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D
25
6-0
175
Cincinnati, Ohio/Harrisburg City Islanders
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MF
29
5-5
159
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15 Shawn Nicklaw
D
26
6-0
183
San Diego, Calif./Thór
16 Lucas Scaglia
MF
28
5-6
160
Rosario, Argentina/HNK Rijeka
17
MF
23
5-10 170
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19
5-3
128
Orlando, Fla./Malaga FC Academy
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F
20
5-7
140
Braunton, England/Truro City FC
21 Alex Dixon
F
25
5-8
150
Humble, Texas/Rochester Rhinos
22 Sebastian Evers
GK
25
6-0
192
Miami, Fla./University of Central Florida
23 Sean Lewis
GK
23
6-1
177
Rockford, Mich./Olympia FC Warriors
24 Chaim Roserie
MF
17
5-3
112
Mississauga, Ontario/West Toronto Cobras
26 Akeil Barrett
F
23
5-7
130
Kingston, Jamaica/Orlando City SC
27 Derek Gebhard
F
20
6-0
160
Severna Park, Md./Jacksonville United FC
29 Patrick Otte
MF
24
5-7
160
Thousand Oaks, Calif./Ventura County Fusion
Jemal Johnson
Nicolas Perea
TONIGHT’S OFFICIALS 2.27.2016
ARMADA MATCHDAY
Referee: MARK GEIGER AR1 & AR2: COREY PARKER & ADAM WIENCKOWSKI 4th Official: FRANCESCO TERRANOVA
# NAME
POS. AGE HT. WT. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS CLUB
2
Scott Thomsen
D
22
5-10 165
Brick, N.J./University of Virginia
3
Gideon Baah
D
24
6-0
185
Accra, Ghana/HJK Helsinki
4
Tyler Adams
MF
17
5-9
150
Wappingers Falls, NY/New York Red Bulls II
5
Connor Lade
D
26
5-7
145
Livinston, N.J./St. John’s University
6
Mael Corboz
MF
21
5-11
165
Green Brook, N.J./University of Maryland
7
Derrick Etienne Jr.
MF
19
5-10 160
Paterson, N.J./University of Virginia
8
Felipe Martins
MF
25
5-9
150
Engenheiro Beltrao, Parana/Montreal Impact
9
Anatole Abang
F
19
6-1
160
Yaounde, Cameroon/Rainbow FC
10 Lloyd Sam
MF
31
5-8
163
Leeds, England/Notts County
11
MF
28
5-9
150
Winter Park, FL./D.C. United
13 Mike Grella
F
29
5-11
178
Glen Cove, N.Y./Carolina RailHawks
15 Sal Zizzo
MF
28
5-10 170
San Diego, Calif./Sporting Kansas City
16 Sacha Kljestan
MF
30
6-1
170
Huntington Beach Calif./Chivas USA
17
MF
21
6-0
155
Manalapan, N.J./Bucknell University
18 Ryan Meara
GK
25
6-4
185
Crestwood, N.Y./Fordham University
19 Alex Muyl
MF
20
5-11
175
New York, N.Y./Georgetown University
21 Brandon Allen
F
21
6-1
190
Old Bridge, N.J./Georgetown University
22 Karl Ouimette
D
22
6-0
175
Repentigny, Quebec/Montreal Impact
23 Ronald Zubar
D
30
6-2
175
Les Abymes, Guadeloupe/Ajaccio
24 Kyle Reynish
GK
32
6-3
193
Valencia, Calif./Chicago Fire
25 Chris Duvall
D
24
5-10 165
Duluth, Ga./Wake Forest University
27 Sean Davis
MF
23
6-0
165
Long Branch, N.J./Duke University
30 Gonzalo Veron
MF/F 26
5-8
155
Moreno,Buenos Aires, Argentina/San Lorenzo
31 Luis Robles
GK
31
6-0
190
Fort Huachua, Ariz./Karlsruher SC
55 Damien Perrinelle
D
32
6-1
170
Suresnes, Ile-de-France/Istres
92 Kemar Lawrence
D
23
5-10 160
Dax McCarty
Chris Thorsheim
Kingston, Jamaica/Harbour View F.C.
98 Shaun Wright-Phillips MF
34
5-5
140
London, England/Queens Park Rangers
99 Bradley Wright-Phillips F
30
5-8
155
London, England/Charlton Athletic
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Beaches Location 820 A1A North | Suite #E9 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32256
Toll Free: 800.301.3369 | Phone: 904.519.8895 | Fax: 904.519.8869
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We offer a wide range of vision, aesthetic, and hearing services in Jacksonville, Florida
OUR SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
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Each matchday, D.J. E.L. the official gameday noisemaker of the Jacksonville Armada will put out the Armada Matchday Mix to pump up both the players on the pitch and you the fans in the stands just before kickoff. Check out what he has concocted for today’s contest.
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ARMADA IN NUMBERS
3-0
Armada FC’s all-time record versus Major League Soccer competition in Jacksonville.
Five more preseason matches before Armada FC kicksoff its second NASL season
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PASSIONATE, PROGRESSIVE, & DETERMINED
#ARMADAFC
It’s where fans go after
THE GAME … to the sports pages of The Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville.com That’s where you’ll find experienced sports writer, Clayton Freeman, covering all the action on and off the soccer field. Armada fans follow the team in print, online and on their smartphone.
Proud to be a sponsor of the Jacksonville Armada FC.
ARMADA IN THE COMMUNITY
EDWARDS & CAVENDISH P.A. General & Cosmetic Dentistry
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, Armada defenders Matt Bahner and Tyler Ruthven visited Matthew Gilbert Middle School to kick off the 2016 Healthy Heroes Program presented by Subway Restaurants. The initiative encourages students across the region to increase their physical activity and remain active.
To learn more about Armada FC Community Appearances, please visit ArmadaFC.com and complete the appearance form in the Community Section. Our Community Relations Department will make all efforts to fulfill your request.
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Join the
Flagship Fleet
A supporters group with a mission! Jacksonville’s new professional soccer team, the Armada FC, is looking for dedicated fans to come aboard the team’s new Flagship Fleet, an active supporters group that will assist the team in promoting the Armada FC around the region. Flagship Fleet members will work directly with the Armada front office in attending events, finding new season ticket crew members and assisting the Armada FC during call campaigns and sales events. In return for their volunteer efforts they will receive points and promotions that will provide them with unique experiences and prizes including: - A chance to win a trip for two to the NASL Soccer Bowl - An opportunity to travel to a road game with the team
-Have their photo taken with the team - Attend a special dinner with the Head Coach, general manager and team owner - A chance to earn exclusive Armada FC Flagship Fleet Unique Apparel - See the game from the sidelines and take part in the Flagship Fleet ‘Manning the Pitch’ that helps introduce the Armada FC on match days- Opportunity to sit in a special Flagship Fleet section at Armada FC home matches Flagship Fleet volunteers will receive points for every hour they volunteer and every ticket they help sell in the community. The more they contribute, the higher they will be promoted through the ranks of the Fleet which will qualify them for great experiences and prizes.
For more information or to request an application form contact Mike Morando at 904.516.3763 or email at mmorando@armadafc.com
2016 ROSTER
13 Matt Bahner
22 Sebastian Evers
11
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7
Akeil Barrett
Danny Barrow
Bryan Burke
Alex Dixon
27
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9 Matt Fondy
10
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8
Jemal Johnson Alhassane Keita Pekka Lagerblom
5
15
Beto Navarro Shawn Nicklaw
2 Tyler Ruthven
21
26
6 Richie Ryan
14
Sean Lewis
Pascal Millien
29
17
24
Patrick Otte
Nicolas Perea
Chaim Roserie
25
16
19
Lucas Scaglia
Nico Zaldana
Junior Sandoval
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT 2016 JACKSONVILLE ARMADA FC ROSTER
CLICK HERE
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www.ArmadaFC.com
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Deals on the download. Download our app for local offers. 2.27.2016
ARMADA MATCHDAY Must be 13 years or older. Data rates may apply. Visit McDonalds.com/app for Terms and Conditions.
ARMADA FAN HQ F: FAN SERVICES IS HERE FOR YOU! QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? CONCERNS? STOP BY THE OFFICIAL ARMADA FAN HEADQUARTERS DURING THE MATCH LOCATED ON THE MAIN CONCOURSE ACROSS FROM SECTION 108 AND THE TABLE NEXT TO THE ELEVATOR. SEE ON MAP HERE: CLICK HERE
A: ARMADA FC GEAR? GET IT HERE! (BEFORE IT SAILS OUT OF PORT
ON SOMEONE ELSE). THE OFFICIAL ARMADA FC MERCHANDISE STORE IS LOCATED AT TODAY’S MATCH DIRECTLY BEHIND SECTION 106 ON THE MAIN CONCOURSE. NEED DOUBLOOMS? THERE IS AN ATM DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE STORE.
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NEED TO WHET YOUR WHISTLE OR FEED YOUR APPETITE? STOP BY ANY ONE OF THE FULL-SERVICE CONCESSIONS STANDS ON THE MAIN CONCOURSE FEATURING A RANGE OF STADIUM FARE. FANS 21 AND OVER CAN WALK OFF THEIR SEA LEGS TO THE BEER GARDEN LOCATED PAST THE GRASSY BOW TERRACE STANDING AREA IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF COMMUNITY FIRST PARK. BEER GARDEN MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE EVERY HOME MATCH. SEE FULL CONCESSIONS MENU HERE:
CLICK HERE
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SAVE YOURSELF FROM A RED CARD! BY FOLLOWING THE ARMADA FC FAN CODE OF CONDUCT ALL GUESTS TO COMMUNITY FIRST PARK MAY EXPERIENCE TODAY’S MATCH IN A FUN, SAFE AND ENJOYABLE MANNER. PLEASE SEE FAN CODE OF CONDUCT UNDER “RED CARD” ALONG WITH A CAPTAIN’S LOG FULL OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION HERE: CLICK HERE
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WELCOME TO COMMUNITY FIRST PARK 114
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112
113
108
109
110
111
D4
D3
107 D2
106 105 104
D1
116 118
103 102
117
101
119
120 121
SUPPORTERS' TERRACE (STANDING ONLY)
122 123 124 125 126
CRAFT BEER GARDEN
133 132
FIELD SEATS
131 130
127 129 128
STARBOARD
STARBO ARD CL UB
BOW
(Field Se ats)
STERN
PORTSIDE M THE STERN GENERAL ADMISSION BLEACHERS
STAIRS TO GROUND LEVEL/BEER GARDEN
101 SEA BEST PARTY PLAZA
102 103 104 105
D1
106
MAIN CONCOURSE
D2
M
107
D3
108 109
D4
110 111 112 113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
EXIT ONLY
MERCHANDISE
FIRST AID
FAN SERVICES
TICKET SUPERVISOR
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
MEN’S RESTROOM
MATCH DAY TICKET OFFICE
WOMEN’S RESTROOM
STAIRS
FAMILY RESTROOM/ BABY CHANGING STATION
ELEVATORS
GATES
HQ HEADQUARTERS
WATER FOUNTAINS
SMOKING AREA
CONCESSIONS
$
ATM
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WINN-DIXIE PARTY DECK
HQ
$
ATM
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PAY PHONE
SUNDOWNER LOUNGE
STARBOARD
STERN
PORT
BOW
COMMUNITY FIRST PARK
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Give No Quarter Chant along with the 904
When The Ships Go Sailing In (Sung to the tune of "When the Saints Go Marching In" with a spin to it) (Slow singing for intro) Oh when the ships Go sailing in Oh when the ships go sailing in I want to be In that Armada When the ships go sailing in (Call and answer for first part) (Leader): Oh when the ships! (Answer): Oh when the ships! (Leader): Go sailing in! (Answer): Go sailing in! (Everybody sing!) Oh when the ships go sailing in I want to be, in that Armada When the ships go sailing in
Upcoming Events Join Section 904’s Tailgate at Lot P in the grassy area right behind our section outside Community First Park at 2:00 p.m. on April 15, to build up before the march to the match against the Miami FC for the Home Opener
(Repeat call and answer)
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