FC Dallas announces two preseason matches in Tampa, Fla.

FRISCO, Texas (Monday, March 1, 2010) – FC Dallas will travel to Tampa, Fla., March 10-16 for the club’s second preseason trip with matches scheduled against Major League Soccer’s expansion Philadelphia Union and the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League, the team announced today.

FC Dallas will face the NASL Rowdies, Tampa’s new professional soccer team, at 7:30 p.m. ET at the University of Tampa’s Pepin Stadium.  Two days later, the squad will take on Philadelphia at 7 p.m. ET also at Pepin Stadium.

Tickets for the March 12 game will be $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 17 and under. Prices for the March 14 contest will be $8 for adults and $5 for children.  For ticket information, call (813) 257-3100.

FC Dallas kicks off the 2010 season at Pizza Hut Park on March 27 when they host in-state rivals Houston Dynamo. For more information on affordable season ticket plans or to purchase single-game tickets, visit FCDallas.com or call 888-FCD-GOAL (323-4625). Parking is free for all FC Dallas games at Pizza Hut Park.