Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Kixx to play at Liacouras Center

The Philadelphia KiXX are relocating to the Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University for the 2009-10 season.

They will make their debut in their new home when they open the home portion of their 14th season on Saturday, January 9, when they face the Rockford Rampage at 7 p.m.

Season tickets are on sale now through the KiXX Executive offices, by phone at 1-888-888-KIXX (5499). Individual game tickets for all eight home games in the 2009-10 season at the Liacouras Center will go on sale mid November through ComcastTIX on line at ComcastTIX.com, by phone at 1-800-298-4200 or in person at the Liacouras Center box office.

“We are extremely excited to be playing our home games in the intimate Liacouras Center on the campus of Temple University,” said Jeff Rotwitt. “The Liacouras Center is a beautiful facility with a high-level of customer service and incredible sightlines for indoor soccer.”

The two-time champion KiXX relocated to the Liacouras Center as the Spectrum is set to close on Saturday, October 31, and will be replaced by a retail, restaurant and entertainment complex called Philly Live.

“On behalf of Temple University, we are thrilled that the KiXX will call the Liacouras Center their new home,” said Global Spectrum’s Fran Rodowicz, General Manager of the arena. “We look forward to working closely with the Kixx and creating new opportunities for their fans to enjoy indoor soccer at the Liacouras Center.”

The League consists of five member clubs including the reigning Champion Baltimore Blast, La RaZa de Monterrey, Milwaukee Wave, Philadelphia KiXX and the Rockford (Illinois) Rampage.

The Kixx’s 2009-10 regular season schedule features eight-home games and 12-road games. The season officially Kixx-off on Saturday, November 15 when the KiXX travel to Monterrey to face La Raza. The KiXX will play their first six contests on the road before making their Liacouras Center debut on January 9.

In addition to facing the Rampage in the home opener on Saturday, January 9, the KiXX home schedule also features match-ups with the Rampage on Saturday, January 23; the Milwaukee Wave on Saturday, February 6; the La Raza on Saturday, February 20; the Baltimore Blast on Sunday, February 28; La Raza on Sunday, March 7; the Rampage on Sunday, March 14; and the Blast on Sunday, March 21.

Head coach Don D’Ambra will return for his eighth full season as the team’s coach.

Keeping with the KiXX tradition of affordable family entertainment, fans will be treated to various promotional giveaways, including team calendars, photos, and T-shirts. The KiXX will also host specialty theme nights, including Dollar Dog Night, Girl and Boy Scout Nights, Mascot and an Alumni Game, plus a post-game jersey auction to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

KiXX Family PaXX, including four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas start at just $69. College students can attend a match for $10. Youth tickets for those under age 14 are just $15. Soccer clubs can also purchase group tickets for the opportunity to play on the turf prior to KIXX games. KiXX season tickets and mini-plans are on sale now by calling the club’s ticket office at 1-888-888-KiXX (5499).


2009-10 PHILADELPHIA KiXX SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Location Time (ET)

Sunday, November 15 Monterrey La RaZa Arena Monterrey 6:05pm

Saturday, November 21 Baltimore Blast 1st Mariner Arena 7:35pm

Friday, December 4 Rockford Rampage MetroCentre 8:35pm

Saturday, December 12 Milwaukee Wave U.S. Cellular Arena 8:35pm

Friday, December 18 Baltimore Blast 1st Mariner Arena 7:35pm

Sunday, January 3 Monterrey La RaZa Arena Monterrey 6:05 pm

Saturday, January 9 Rockford Rampage Liacouras Center 7:05pm

Sunday, January 10 Rockford Rampage MetroCentre 6:05pm

Saturday, January 23 Rockford Rampage Liacouras Center 7:05pm

Saturday, February 6 Milwaukee Wave Liacouras Center 7:05pm

Friday, February 12 Baltimore Blast 1st Mariner Arena 7:35pm

Sunday, February 14 Rockford Rampage MetroCentre 6:05pm

Saturday, February 20 Monterrey La RaZa Liacouras Center 7:05pm

Sunday, February 21 Milwaukee Wave U.S. Cellular Arena 3:00 pm

Sunday, February 28 Baltimore Blast Liacouras Center 4:05pm

Friday, March 5 Baltimore Blast 1st Mariner Arena 7:35pm

Sunday, March 7 Monterrey La RaZa Liacouras Center 4:05pm

Sunday, March 14 Rockford Rampage Liacouras Center 4:05pm

Saturday, March 20 Milwaukee Wave U.S. Cellular Arena 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 21 Baltimore Blast Liacouras Center 4:05pm

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