The USL-1 Puerto Rico Islanders and the USL-2 Harrisburg City Islanders announce a joint open tryout away from their Islands on March 10th and 11th in Orlando, Florida at Sylvan Lake Park. The clubs will be scouting potential players for their 2010 roster. Players will have the opportunity to be evaluated by coaches of two different leagues of professional soccer in the USL.

“We look forward to the combine with the Puerto Rico Islanders,” said Harrisburg City Islanders Head Coach Bill Becher. “They are a top USL-1 club that has had a lot of success. We know this combine will attract many top players, and we hope we can add some to the 2010 City Islanders roster.”

The Puerto Rico Islanders are a two-time CONCACAF Champions League participant who recently completed their sixth season in the USL First Division. The Puerto Rico Islanders finished in the top three of the USL-1 for the second consecutive season after claiming the regular season league title in 2008. The 2008 USL-1 league finalists are coached by veteran USL-1and Major League Soccer coach Colin Clarke, a former international for Northern Ireland.

The Harrisburg City Islanders will begin their seventh season of play in the USL Second Division. The club’s 2007 campaign was marked by winning the USL-2 Championship following an 11-4-5 regular season record. In 2009 the team finished the regular season in 3rd place and advanced to the US Open Cup Quarterfinals by defeating the New England Revolution, 2-1. The USL honored four Harrisburg players to the USL-2 All-League Teams and honored Tiyiselani Shipalane as Rookie of the Year. Shipalane is now with DC United of the MLS. The Harrisburg City Islanders are coached by Bill Becher and Steve Widdowson. Harrisburg is located in central Pennsylvania.

2010 OPEN TRYOUTS: March 10-11 in Orlando, Florida

INFORMATION
The Puerto Rico Islanders FC and Harrisburg City Islanders will hold open tryouts for the 2010 season. The tryouts will be held March 10–11. Players must be present for all sessions to be considered.

SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Wednesday, March 10th 10:00am – 12:00pm; 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday, March 11th 10:00am – 12:00pm; 3:00pm – 5:00pm

*Players need to arrive by 9:00 am on March 10th to finalize the registration process at the Sylvan Lake Park.

Tryouts will be held at:
Sylvan Lake Park
845 Lake Markham Road
Sanford, FL 32771
Sylvan Lake Park Phone Number: (407) 322-6567

REGISTRATION
The registration fee to attend the Puerto Rico Islanders FC 2010 Player Combine is $150. Head Coach, Colin Clarke, will be assessing players attending the tryouts. To attend the tryouts, you must fill out both the REGISTRATION FORM and WAIVER FORM. These forms and payment must be received by March 5th.

Submit Registration & Waiver Forms to:
Email - jsprislanders@aol.com or
Fax - Attention: Jack Stefanowski Fax #: (787) 725-1339
Postal mail:
Puerto Rico Islanders FC
Attention: Jack Stefanowski
Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium
1565 Carretera #2, Right Field Building
Bayamon, PR 00959

ACCOMODATIONS
All traveling players must secure their own accommodations, travel documents, and local transportation for the tryouts.

PAYMENT
Make money orders (NO CHECKS) payable to PR Islanders FC for $150 (includes registration fee only). Cash will be accepted prior to the first session on March 10th.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Direct any questions or concerns regarding the 2010 Puerto Rico Islanders FC tryouts to: Jack Stefanowski at: cell: (917) 676 0855 or email: jsprislanders@aol.com

PUERTO RICO ISLANDERS WEBSITE: www.puertoricoislandersfc.com

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