June 24, 2009
NEW ORLEANS, LA – New Orleans Jesters fans have two chances to see their team play this week. The team will play their first weeknight home game Thursday night against the Nashville Metros at 7 p.m. The teams have met twice before, resulting in a 7-0 win for the Jesters in New Orleans and a 0-0 draw in Nashville. On Saturday at 7 p.m., the Jesters will play the Panama City Pirates for the first time.
On Thursday, kids will enjoy a petting zoo prior to the game and fun halftime entertainment sponsored by McDonalds. Saturday’s game features pony rides before the game and halftime entertainment from New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company.
** Update
During last week’s game against the Mississippi Brilla, a Brilla player was injured. We have received word that the player, Michael Brown, broke his leg in two places. He has had surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.
“The tackle that broke Michael Brown’s leg was a fair tackle,” said Jesters’ head coach Kenny Farrell. “We do everything we can to avoid injuries, but sometimes in the course of a game they are impossible to avoid. All of the Jesters wish Mr. Brown a speedy recovery.”
For more information on the New Orleans Jesters soccer team, ticket packages, game schedule, youth camps, community appearances, or to request players for appearances, please visit www.nolajesters.com.
The remaining home games on the 2009 schedule are:
Thu, Jun 25 7:00 p.m. Nashville Metros at New Orleans Jesters
Sat, Jun 27 7:00 p.m. Panama City Pirates at New Orleans Jesters
Sat, Jul 11 7:00 p.m. Baton Rouge Capitals at New Orleans Jesters
Fri, Jul 17 7:00 p.m. Atlanta Blackhawks at New Orleans Jesters
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About the New Orleans Jesters
The New Orleans Jesters soccer team was established in 2009 by Samson, LLC. The team intends to raise the level of soccer in the Greater New Orleans area, to offer the community affordable family-friendly entertainment and to provide children with the opportunity to receive soccer instruction through camps, clinics and training sessions.
The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL) and plays in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference. Home games are played at Pan American Stadium in City Park.
