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Antigua Barracuda FC tackle Orlando City SC in an important double header at the Sticky Wicket Stadium on Friday June 24th and Sunday June 26th  2011.

Friday nights’ game will begin at 8:00 pm but on Sunday, kick off is scheduled for 5:00 pm with gates opening at 6:00 pm and 3:00 pm on respective days.

Chairman of Barracuda FC Gordon ‘Banks’ Derrick said, “We feel the need to respond in this decisive way, to meet the demands of our fans.  We will keep the Friday night format, but our Sunday matches will give the entire family the perfect setting to spend an afternoon of fun and exciting sporting action in support of the countries lone professional football team.  The added value is also reflected in the pricing with a reduction to $15.00 general admission, and $50.00 for the Sticky Wicket Restaurant, inclusive of all drinks.

Barracuda FC will also offer a One Day Special of $5.00 on Wednesday 22nd only, for those eager to witness the anticipated titanic battle, between two top three USLPRO American Division teams.

Ticket outlets include Kennedy’s, Caribbean Alliance, Super Power Electronics and the Sticky Wicket Restaurant.

The game on Friday will mark the start of the second half, of a 24 game season, and will set the stage for future encounters at the Sticky Wicket Stadium and important venues in New York, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles.

Fans can expect the usual high level of entertainment with the Caribbean Alliance Cheerleaders and Top Local DJ’s.

Antigua Barracuda FC is supported by Kennedy’s – providers of all the quality drinks served in the Stadium, Caribbean Alliance Insurance, Sugar Ridge Hotel, Cool and Smooth, Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority, The Edge, PHOTOGENESIS, INET, UMBRO and USLPRO.