TORONTO LYNX MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2006 LYNX SCHEDULE LOOKING GOOD! Thursday, December 15, 2005 (TORONTO, ON) - The USL First Division representing the highest level of men's pro soccer in Canada has announced the 2006 schedule which will once again feature 14 away games and 14 home games showcasing the Toronto Lynx. Toronto Fans will be treated to fine soccer action all summer long in a fun and family friendly setting of Centennial Park Stadium with the Home Opener kicking off on Sat May 13 providing two games for the price of one! This event will be a real "Soccer fest" which is sure to sell out with a double header featuring the Lady Lynx and the Lynx when they will be taking on their perennial rival Rochester. The tenth anniversary of Lynx Soccer Action kicks off on the road once again on Sat April 22 when the Lynx travel to Virginia Beach which is followed quickly with a western fling to Vancouver on Sat April 29. The Lynx were able to avoid an extended period of away games in the early part of the season for 2006 with only 2 away matches before returning for their home opener. The team will travel west once again a month later when they compete against the defending USL First Division Champions from Seattle on Sat May 20 and Portland on Sun May 21. For fans that like to travel with the team, they will be pleased to know that there will be two games in Montreal on Tue July 12 and Fri Sep 8 and 2 away games in Rochester on Fri July 21 and Fri Aug 18. The Lynx will visit the new kids on the USL First Division block Miami FC on Thu June 15 before heading off to face Puerto Rico on Sun June 18 and will match up with the Islanders in Toronto on Sun Aug 27 for the annual Fiesta Latina Night. The Club will continue to host their biggest supporters, the GTA youth, through their annual School Days for both the Lynx and Lady Lynx. The Lynx School Day Matinee kicking off at 11:00 will be taking place on Fri May 26 when the Lynx take on the expansion team from Miami. As usual, home games are few and far between during May and June due to high community use of Centennial Park in the spring. Most home games will fall in July and August which allows the Lynx to host the many youth soccer clubs and youth organizations that are loyal followers. In July, the Lynx and Lady Lynx will host 2 more Youth Day matinees when they host community centres, summer camps and schools. The Lynx Youth Day will be taking place on Wed July 5 when they compete with their western rival, the Vancouver Whitecaps, at 12:00 noon. The Lynx will face back-to-back home games on Sat July 29 versus Portland and July 30 versus Seattle which is sure to be a challenge. A favourite with Lynx fans is the Mascot Night which this season will take place on Sun July 16 when the Lynx compete against Atlanta. A Coaches Appreciation Night is being planned on Wed Aug 23 versus Montreal and the Lynx say thanks to the many soccer coaches in our province providing complimentary entry with an outing by their team along with other incentives. This season the home games will run right into September with games on Sep 3 during the Labour Day weekend when Virginia Beach roll into town for the annual Union and Employee Night. On Sun Sep 10 the Lynx will finish their regular season at home hosting Minnesota for their Fan Appreciation Day and Player Awards Ceremonies. Nicole Hartrell, the C.O.O. for the Toronto Lynx is pleased with the layout of the schedule saying, "Our 2006 schedule will allow our team to be very competitive throughout our tenth season. Gone are the 3 & 4 game road trips which can set the team back physically and mentally from the get-go. We are especially delighted about playing 5 of our last 6 matches at home as the team pushes to make the playoffs!" Special ticket packages are available by calling 416-251-4625 ext. 31 or visit www.lynxsoccer.com. For full USL First Division Teams schedules visit www.uslsoccer.com. –30 – FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: MIKE LEBLANC - DIR OF OPS, TORONTO LYNX 416-251-4625 ext. 23 HOME Sat May 13 vs Rochester @ 4 pm Fri May 26 vs Miami @ 11 am Sun Jun 4 vs Virginia Beach @ 6 pm Sun Jun 11 vs Montreal @ 6 pm Wed Jul 5 vs Vancouver @ 12 pm Sun Jul 9 vs Charleston @ 6 pm Sun Jul 16 vs Atlanta @ 6 pm Sat Jul 29 vs Portland @ 7:30 pm Sun Jul 30 vs Seattle @ 6 pm Sun Aug 20 vs Rochester @ 6 pm Wed Aug 23 vs Montreal @ 7:30 pm Sun Aug 27 vs Puerto Rico @ 6 pm Sun Sep 3 vs Virginia Beach @ 6 pm Sun Sep 10 vs Minnesota @ 4 pm AWAY Sat Apr 22 vs Virginia Beach @ 7:30 pm Sat Apr 29 vs Vancouver @ 10 pm Sat May 20 vs Seattle @ 10 pm Sun May 21 vs Portland @ 9 pm Thu Jun 15 vs Miami @ 7:30 pm Sun Jun 18 vs. Puerto Rico @ 5 pm Sun Jul 2 vs Virginia Beach @ 8 pm Tue Jul 11 vs Montreal @ 7:30 pm Fri Jul 21 vs Rochester @ 7:35 pm Fri Aug 4 vs Atlanta @ 7:30 pm Sat Aug 5 vs Charleston @ 7:30 pm Thu Aug 10 vs Minnesota @ 8:05 pm Fri Aug 18 vs Rochester @ 8 pm Fri Sep 8 vs Montreal @ 7:30 pm
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