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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 Tonight’s Match 7 Ownership & Management 9
Technical Staff
13 Tony’s Notes 20 Lucas Scaglia Returns for Round Two 27 ‘Pepp Talk’ 30 The Visitors: Philadelphia Union 43 D.J. EL’s Matchday Mix 45 Armada by the Numbers 53 2016 Armada FC Roster 55 Fan HQ 57 Community First Park
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vs. Tonight’s match marks the beginning of the Armada FC’s thrilling series of preseason showdowns against three Major League Soccer opponents throughout the month of February. It also marks the return to Community First Park at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville and Head Coach Tony Meola’s first match in charge of the team. All of the exciting matchday traditions that have made Community First Park the premier soccer experience return to action for the team’s second season on the pitch. As always, it will not be hard to know when the Armada FC players find the back of the net. Prior to every home match, and after every Armada FC goal scored, the cannon 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. Squid Vicious is a mythological, seafaring beast that comes ashore for all Armada FC home matches. Finally, a representative from Armada FC partner Community First Credit Union will raise the Armada FC flag high above the pitch immediately preceding the singing of the National Anthem and signal the start of the 2016 Armada FC preseason. Tonight’s match is also a rematch of the team’s inaugural victory where the Armada first set sail, riding three first-half goals to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union In front of a modern era NASL preseason record 13,934 fans at EverBank Field on February 7, 2015.
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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 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.
STEVE LIVINGSTONE, PRESIDENT
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Steve Livingstone came on board as the Armada’s first employee in October 2013 following 17 years of leadership in the NFL, the last eight of which he spent directing in the areas of Business Development, Sales and Marketing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prior to immigrating to Jacksonville in 2005 from Scotland, Livingstone was the Team President and General Manager of the Scottish Claymores in the NFL Europe League, where he attracted major partnerships for the NFL and grew the team’s fan base and attendance from 6,000 to more than 30,000 fans. Livingstone who hails from Glasgow, grew up avidly following the Scottish and English Premier and Champions Leagues, and was a season ticket owner with his home team, Glasgow Celtic F.C., and the Scotland National team. He directed the successful brand and competitive launch of the Armada FC, which debuted in front of 14,000 against the MLS Philadelphia Union at EverBank Field on February 7, 2015 and set a modern-day NASL regular season attendance record of 16,164 against FC Edmonton on April 4, 2015.
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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 All-American 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 Senior Director of Business Operations Executive Assistant/Receptionist In-House Counsel
Football Operations
Business Operations Steve Livingstone President Business Management
Club Operations Marshall Happer Sebastian Pachon
Senior Vice President of Club Operations Matchday 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
Ossie Hamrick IV Jordan Allerding Gage D’Acunto Eric Turner Micah Carver Orlando Ruiz Morgan Andreas Philip Simmerman 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 Director of Ticket Sales Manager of Group Sales 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.
Ticket Operations/Fan Services Gene Tinner Bridget Coleman Heather Furey
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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 Round-Table, 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) Armada Matchday, CW17. Broadcast starts 30 mins prior to kickoff. Hosted by Cole Pepper.
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 For our team, this is a good first test. Tonight’s match is a great opportunity for us as coaches and the new players to get a feel for Community First Park for the first time from what the locker rooms feel like, to how the grass feels and atmosphere as a whole park. Some people might not feel that is all that important, but I feel it is essential. We want to feel comfortable in our environment. We certainly don’t want opening day (April 15 vs. Miami FC) to be the first time we walk out there and experience what Community First Park is like. So with this match, just like all the other preseason games, I’m, am not looking at the score at the end of the match. They don’t mean that much right now. That being said, we will have one or two missions in tonight’s game. When the preseason is over, we will evaluate whether we accomplished those goals. When we look at these games, we want to build on each one of these each games. So tonight’s match against Philadelphia is the start of us building from the bottom up on how we approach things both defensively and offensively. I want to thank everyone that has supported our endeavor and continues to help us build the Armada FC. Tonight, just like any night, is something we are looking forward to; a great match and a fun event. Thanks for coming out!
- Head Coach & Technical Director Tony Meola
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TACKLING YEAR TWO Lucas Scaglia, the Jacksonville Armada FC’s silent leader and steady workforce in the midfield, returns to Community First Park tonight for another battle with MLS’s Philadelphia Union. The Argentinian remains passionate and committed to finishing what he started in Jacksonville. Scaglia, a childhood friend of Lionel Messi, brings his defensive-minded approach to Tony Meola’s new squad. Q: Are you ready for round two? Yeah, I’m very excited. It’s my second year, a new era and I’m ready to accomplish what we couldn’t last year. Q: Does playing the Union again bring back good memories? Of course! That was an amazing day for our organization 2.6.2016
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and I believe it set a standard for the club. I want to see us reach those heights again. Q: You have not worn the captain’s arm band, but you’re always a leader on the field. Will you play that same role this year with this new group? Not necessarily. It’s just always the way I’ve played. It’s the way I go about games on any team, and I really liked that I’ve always had that attitude on the field with my teammates. I’ve just always played that way and to me the band doesn’t really represent much. I’m just trying to encourage my team, encourage my teammates to do well. Q: So you’re just a natural leader? That’s just how I am. It’s more about my position demanding that role. I’m a center midfielder, so I have to know where everybody is and make sure everybody is doing their job. So on the pitch, I have always been like this. Q: There have been a lot of changes in just the short time. What do you think of your new coaching staff and teammates? In the beautiful game, I’ve always had those changes; people go, coaches go,
Lucas Scaglia, a midfielder from Rosario, Argentina, signed with the Armada FC on Jan. 29, 2015. Known as an agressive defensive-minded midfielder he has extensive experience playing professionally in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Croatia, Greece, Spain and the United States. Scaglia played 2,295 in 26 matches for the Armada FC in 2015.
teammates go, but it’s soccer. It’s part of it, and I think that the guys they’ve brought in have come with a good attitude and they’re good guys. They bring the best approach every day and give it their all for the group during training. As far as the coaches go, they are coaching well and they’re organized. They’re bringing in an attitude that will bring the team together, which is good. Q: Do you fit well in this system? Yeah, everybody came with a good attitude, and everybody is happy on the pitch. It’s a good atmosphere and then these guys are also bringing good attitudes. Q: So I hear you’re a tennis player. How’d you get into tennis? I didn’t start when I was young, but my family likes to play, and there is a court really close to my house in Rosario. I used to play every day. My family always plays, so I have always liked hitting the ball. Until recently, I have only played about once in six years.
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24 Hours with Lucas We ask how he spends a day in training with the Armada FC. Here is what he told us. 6:30 am
Wake up and prepare mate (South American herbal tea).
7:00 am
My wife wakes up, we have breakfast together & I’m off to train.
11:00 am After training, my son Noah is waiting;
spending time with him, being a father.
12:00pm
Lunchtime. I eat with my wife and son, then naptime for one or two hours.
2:00pm
Run errands my wife.
7:00pm
Go to the gym for an hour and a half.
6:00pm
I cook or either help my wife cook. Then we eat together as a family
7:00pm
I play with my son until he falls asleep.
10:00pm
I always have a cup of mate, or a coffee before bed.
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‘PEPP TALK’ WITH COLE PEPPER Last year about this time, the city was abuzz with anticipation for the inaugural match for the Armada. Nearly 14,000 fans cheered on Jacksonville’s new pro soccer team to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union and the first strong evidence of Jacksonville’s love affair with the Armada had begun. Inaugural campaign included some highs (great community and corporate support, outstanding interaction with youth soccer and a lot of fun) and some lows (ahem … you can check out the final NASL table for yourself). This year, once again, an air of anticipation hangs over the First Coast, but for different reasons. Some of the questions that were asked last year (“Is this really a THING?”) have been answered in the affirmative. But others remain. Notably, this question: Is this team going to be better on the field? There are a number of reasons why I think the answer will be yes. Here are a few: 1. Talent - It appears in early training sessions that the roster includes more talent. Some of the familiar names from last year are going to be pushed by new faces. 2. League knowledge - Last year, the Armada learned a great deal about the NASL on and off the pitch. That knowledge should be valuable this season, even with a new coaching staff. Tony Meola is very familiar with the players and coaches in the NASL, having broadcast a number of league matches last season. 3. Expansion teams - Last year, the Armada were the only expansion team in the league. Everybody thought they could pick on the new guys (and some of them did!). This year, Miami FC, Rayo OKC and, in the Fall Season, Puerto Rico FC join. The Armada are no longer the new kids on the block. 4. Communication - Everybody—players, coaches, support staff—is speaking the same language, literally and metaphorically. That has to help. 5. Connections - The connections that Tony Meola and his staff have to domestic and high level international soccer are impressive. If Meola has a coaching question, he can always turn to his mentor Bruce Arena, the former U.S. Men’s National Team coach. That’s a pretty impressive sounding board. The result against Philadelphia may not be a harbinger of things to come, but the performance on the field will tell us a lot about where the Armada is in its progression in 2016.
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THE VISITORS PHILADELPHIA UNION
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Major League Soccer’s only current Pennsylvania-based team will be entering its seventh season tonight. The Philadelphia Union will once again begin its preseason against the Jacksonville Armada FC. This game comes a year and a day after falling 3-1 to the Armada in Jacksonville in front of 13,934 fans, a North American Soccer League preseason record. It was the Armada’s inaugural match.
THE PHILADELPHIA UNION
MLS’s 16th team was founded in late February 2008 by Keystone Sports & Entertainment. The story behind the team’s name, colors, and crest all give tribute to various moments in Philadelphia’s abundant colonial history. Those historic attributes include the choice to use navy blue and gold as the team’s colors to represent the Continental Army’s uniforms during the American Revolutionary War. The team’s motto, “Jungite Aut Perite” which is a Latin translation of the phrase “join or die,” and the rattlesnake on the team’s badge, both encompass Philadelphia’s history by paying homage to a 1754 Pennsylvania Gazette political cartoon by Benjamin Franklin. Speaking of Franklin, it’s safe to say that Philadelphia would not have a soccer team if not for the group of soccer fanatics that have dubbed themselves The Sons of Ben. At more than 5,000 members, this group has given ample amounts of support to the team since the very beginning. They can be found at home and away games rocking their team’s colors and chanting “C’mon The U!”
2015 NUMBERS
NEW FACES IN PHILLY
Both sides meet tonight with new faces added to their rosters. The Union has signed on both midfielders and defenders. Defender Joshua Yaro, who was selected second overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, will begin his MLS career this year. Yaro played collegiately at NCAA I program Georgetown University and brings with him an impressive amount of national and regional recognition. Among his awards, Yaro was an NSCAA First Team All-American and Big East Player of the Year in 2015 and was a semifinalist for the MAC Herman Trophy in 2015 Midfielder Christopher Pontius joins the Union after a long, seven-year career with DC United. There he scored his first goal as a pro during his debut on March 22, 2009 against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Pontius helped lead DC United to a Lamar Hunt U.S. Cup win in 2013 and played in the 2012 MLS All-Star game. Other new faces to join Philly include Walter Restrepo from the NASL’s New York Cosmos, third overall 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick Keegan Rosenberry, second-round draft pick Taylor Washington, and Germany native Fabian Herbers.
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WIN: 3-0 COLUMBUS CREW SC 6/3 (H) DEFEAT: LOSS 5-1 LA GALAXY 6/20 (A) EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE RESULTS
9TH PLACE FINISH GP – 34 W – 10 L – 17 T–7 PPG – 1.09
TOP SCORERS
CJ SAPONG 9 SEBASTIEN LE TOUX 8 VINCENT NOGUEIRA/ FERNANDO ARISTEGUIETA 5
DISCIPLINE
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A SECOND CHANCE
For the second year in a row, the Philadelphia Union reached the finals in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Cup during its 2015 season despite finishing ninth in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. The game was held on September 30, 2015 at Philadelphia’s home stadium in front of over 14,000 fans. During the game, the Union’s Sebastian Le Toux started their momentum by scoring the team’s first and only goal. The Union went on to fall to Sporting Kansas City on penalty kicks (7-6).
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WT. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS CLUB
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Miguel Gallardo
GK
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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
5
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
13 Matt Bahner
D
25
6-0
175
Cincinnati, Ohio/Harrisburg City Islanders
14 Pascal Millien
MF
29
5-5
159
Leogane, Haiti/Samut Songkhram FC
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
Hollywood, Fla./Syracuse University
19 Nico Zaldana
MF
19
5-3
128
Orlando, Fla./Malaga FC Academy
20 Danny Barrow
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
25 Junior Sandoval
F
25
5-11
174
Quimistán, Honduras/Jaguares de Córdoba
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 2.6.2016
ARMADA MATCHDAY
Referee: HILARIO GRAJEDA AR1 & AR2: JEFF MUSCHIK & BRIAN DUNN 4th Official: CALEB MENDEZ
# NAME
POS. AGE HT. WT. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS CLUB
1
Andre Blake
GK
25
6-4
175
May Pen, Jamaica/University of Connecticut
2
Warren Creavalle
D
25
6-0
170
Acworth, Ga. /Toronto FC
5
Vincent Nogueira
MF
28
5-7
140
Besancon, France/Sochaux
7
Brian Carroll
MF
34
5-10 155
Springfield, Va./Columbus Crew
8
Maurice Edu
MF
29
6-1
180
San Bernardino, Calif./Toronto FC
9
Sebastien Le Toux
F
32
6-0
155
Rennes, France/New York Red Bulls
13 Michael Lahoud
MF
29
5-8
162
Reston, Virginia/Chivas USA
14 Eric Ayuk
MF
18
5-7
150
Yaounde, Cameroon/Rainbow FC Bamenda
16 Richie Marquez
D
23
6-2
185
Pomona, Calif./Harrisburg City Islanders
17
C.J. Sapong
F
27
6-1
185
Manassas, Va./Sporting Kansas City
28 Raymon Gaddis
D
26
5-9
151
Indianapolis, Ind./Reading United
33 Fรกbinho
D
30
5-7
149
Ariguemes, Brazil/Sydney FC
55 John McCarthy
GK
23
6-3
192
Mayfair/Rochester Rhinos
85 Tranquillo Barnetta
MF
30
5-10 170
St. Gallen, Switzerland/Schalke 04
Anderson Conceicao F
26
6-2
170
Caravelas, Brazil/Tombense
Leo Fernandes
MF
24
6-1
165
North Babylon, N.Y./New York Cosmos
Fabian Herbers
MF
22
6-0
170
Ahuas, Germany/Creighton University
Chris Pontius
MF
28
6-0
170
Yorba Linda, Calif./D.C. United
Walter Restrepo
MF
27
5-8
169
San Diego,Calif./New York Cosmos
Keegan Rosenberry
D
22
5-8
163
Ronks, Pa./Georgetown University
Taylor Washington
D
22
5-10 170
Somers, N.Y./George Mason University
Joshua Yaro
D
21
5-11
Santa Barbara, Calif./Georgetown University
163
*Trialists not included
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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 todays contest.
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ARMADA IN NUMBERS
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The number of minutes it took for Keita to score his first goal against Philadelphia
The number of players who will be facing the Union for the first time with the Armada FC
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The combined number of players from o both teams wh played in the Armada FC’s h Inaugural Matc
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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.
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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
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7
Akeil Barrett
Danny Barrow
Bryan Burke
Alex Dixon
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9 Matt Fondy
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Jemal Johnson Alhassane Keita Pekka Lagerblom
5
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Beto Navarro Shawn Nicklaw
2 Tyler Ruthven
21
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6 Richie Ryan
14
Sean Lewis
Pascal Millien
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24
Patrick Otte
Nicolas Perea
Chaim Roserie
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19
Lucas Scaglia
Nico Zaldana
Junior Sandoval
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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:
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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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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
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107
D3
108 109
D4
110 111 112 113
114
115
116
117
118
119
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EXIT ONLY
MERCHANDISE
FIRST AID
FAN SERVICES
TICKET SUPERVISOR
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
MEN’S RESTROOM
MATCH DAY TICKET OFFICE
WOMEN’S RESTROOM
STAIRS
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ELEVATORS
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Give No Quarter
DUVAL Bro Hym (Call & Answer) Side 1: Duuuval Side 2: Duuuval 1: Duuuval 2: Duuuval 1: Come on you boys in blue 2: Come on you boys in blue 1: Come on you boys in blue 2: Come on you boys in blue 1: Jacksonville’s pride and joy 2: Jacksonville’s pride and joy 1: Jacksonville’s pride and joy 2: Jacksonville’s pride and joy (oh’s to the tune of Bro Hymn by Pennywise) Whoa oh oh oh oooooooooh Whoa oh oh oh oooooooooh
Upcoming Events Join Section 904’s Tailgate at Lot P in the grass area right behind our section outside Community First Park at 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 13, to build up before the march to the match against Orlando City SC
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