PR Islanders conclude Super Copa DirecTV participation, finish second.

The Islanders lose the final series of the Super Copa DirecTV to local rival River PR and fail to win their third championship in 2010. With a mixed squad composed by regulars, bench warmers and trialists, the Islanders dominated the group stages of the tournament but failed to challenge a River squad that was very well prepared to face an eventual final series against the Troops. The Islanders also faced the finals without the talents of Alexis Rivera and Jonathan Faña, two regulars that couldn’t finish the tournament due to injuries. The Troops did manage to qualify for the 2011 edition of Caribbean Football Union Club Champions Cup, in order to have a chance to qualify for the 2011-2012 CONCACAF Champions League. When a member of the Islanders management was questioned about losing the tournament the response was that the team wasn’t notified about the tournament in advance and keeping an A squad would be over budget. Still, we have to take a serious look at some of the coaching decisions in this tournament and what players are kept after such a lackluster finish. On the bright side, as of yesterday we have a new Puerto Rico Football Federation president; Mr. Eric Labrador (former Islanders GM) and also, we qualified for CFU 2011.

Hoping that in 2011 management make some intelligent signings and renewals, and that the team does great in CFU, CCL and NASL…

Season’s Greetings from the Legion! hope to see you on the road in 2011, as always backing our Orange Troops!

PR Islanders finish atop Group B in Super Copa DirecTV

Update 2: The Islanders have won 2 -0 against Mayagüez FC in the second leg of the semi-finals of Super Copa DirecTV with goals from Hansen and Rivera to secure a berth to the Finals against River PR. The Final series begin this Thursday December 9 at 8pm AST (7pmEST).

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Update 1: The Islanders have won 2 -1 against Mayagüez FC in the first leg of the semi-finals of Super Copa DirecTV with goals from Delgado and Salem. The Troops will now face Mayagüez FC at home in Bayamón this Sunday December 5 at 6pm AST (5pm EST).

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The Puerto Rico Islanders have concluded their group stage participation in Super Copa DirecTV as the undefeated leaders of Group B. The Troops finished with a record of five wins and a draw for sixteen points earned including a historic 0-11 win against Huracán FC. They will now face Group A second place finishers Mayagüez FC in the semifinals which start this Thursday December 2 at Estadio Centro Americano in Mayagüez.

Notes:

The Islanders have six new players for Super Copa DirecTV (their status as trialist or official signings for 2011 is unknown):

#25 Carlos E. Morales
#27 Mohamad Mashriqi
#31 Alessandro Salvatore
#7 Jorge Mora
#2 James Robertson
#11 Maurizio Turizo

The USSF D2 and CFU Champions Puerto Rico Islanders were received by  the Governor of Puerto Rico at the Executive Mansion “La Fortaleza” in Old San Juan.

On Tuesday November 30, the Troops were also honored by the Puerto Rico Senate and House for their achievements in 2010.

USSF D2 Championship: PR Islanders vs Carolina Railhawks 10/30/2010 1-1 Draw (3-1 Win!)

Photo: André Kang / Primera Hora

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Puerto Rico Islanders are your 2010 USSF Div. 2 Champions.

Match Reports: Primera Hora, NASL, USSoccer,

USSF D2 Championship: PR Islanders vs Carolina Railhawks 10/24/2010 2-0 Win!

In the first leg of the 2010 USSF D2 Championship Series, the Puerto Rico Islanders have won 2-0 and take the first leg. The Orange troops dominated most of the match and in the 49′ minute Gbandi got the first goal for the home squad which was later was followed by Faña at the 87′ mark. The Islanders will now travel to Cary NC to finish the Railhawks at home on Saturday and claim the USSF D2 trophy.

Match Reports: USSFD2, USSoccer, PRIslandersFC, El Nuevo Día, Primera Hora, Vocero, NASL, Caribbean Business,

Highlights:

Invasion! Cary NC, PR Islanders vs Carolina Railhawks 10/30/2010

Join us at Wake Med Soccer Park  in Cary NC, Saturday October 30, 2010 where the PR Islanders will face the Carolina Railhawks in the final game of the USSF Div. 2 Championship Series.

Please meet us for tailgating at the stadium parking starting at 5:00pm. Remember to bring your jerseys, scarfs and any musical instrument so we can support our troops as loud as we can.

Tickets should be purchased online and be sure to select section 302

Promotion Code: ORANGE

Follow this link to purchase tickets:

http://www.carolinarailhawks.com/playoffsspecial

Price $10 + tax

**Remember to choose section 302**

**This price is a special, therefore tickets must be purchased before midnight on Friday the 29th. This special price will not be honored when purchasing tickets at the stadium**

Contact: legionextranjera.islanders@gmail.com

Stadium Directions: http://www.carolinarailhawks.com/page/directions-to-wakemed-soccer-park

Please confirm your presence by visiting our Facebook event:

 

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