Created in 2008, Barracuda FC is a professional club that is evolving in the Antigua and Barbuda first division championship. The team is mainly made up of players from the Antigua and Barbuda National Team, currently ranked 11th in the CONCACAF.
“In response to the interest generated by our international matches last season, we are happy to offer this game to our fans this summer,” declared Montreal Impact president Joey Saputo. “Barracuda FC applied to join the NASL in 2011, so we will be giving fans a preview of a future opponent.”
“Our club is very honoured to be included in the 2010 calendar of games of the Montreal Impact,” said Gordon Derrick, Chairman of Antigua Barracuda FC. “This series of games is an excellent opportunity to compete against the 2009 USL champions, while at the same time preparing the club tremendously for a smooth transition into the league.”
“The Impact is not a stranger to the Antigua and Barbuda public as one of our star players, Peter “Big Pete” Byers, is an integral part of the Impact’s squad,” added Gordon Derrick. “As a matter of fact, the Impact games are watched on the local cable network. We do anticipate that this series will spark a true rivalry between both clubs.”
A ticket for this match is included in season ticket packages, currently available by dialing 514-328-3668 or by visiting impactmontreal.com. Individual tickets for this match, as well as for regular season matches and the Nutrilite Canadian Championship at Saputo Stadium, will be on sale starting Monday, March 29, 9 am.
THE IMPACT IN ROCHESTER
The Impact will face the Rochester Rhinos, Saturday at noon, at Auto Marina Stadium, in Rochester, in its 5th exhibition match of training camp. This will be the Impact’s first preseason game against a USSF Second Division team.
Midfielders David Testo and Rocco Placentino, defender Stephen deRoux and goalkeeper Andrei Badescu, will not travel to Rochester.
The team will be back in Montreal Saturday after the game, and will fly to North Carolina Tuesday for a seven-day camp at WakeMed Soccer Park, in Cary.
During this trip, the Impact should play three exhibition games. Note that the match against the Charleston Battery (USL D2) has been moved ahead to Wednesday, March 24 at 4 pm.
In four preseason games, the Impact has a record of two wins (2-1 versus UQAM/McGill and 5-1 against Freamunde), one loss (2-1 versus Celta de Vigo) and a draw (1-1 versus Boavista).
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Source: Patrick Vallée, Montreal Impact
Info: 514-328-3668 (ext. 227)
