Baltimore MD - Crystal Palace USA has finalized arrangements for eight pre-season friendlies against local teams, starting on Saturday March 8th at 3:00pm against the Washington DC-Based Aegean Hawks and wrapping up with George Mason University at 1:00pm on Saturday April 19th, six days before their regular season opener.

Among the pre-season opponents for Palace will be last year’s USL-2 champion Harrisburg Islanders and new, local rival, the Real Maryland Monarchs.  The contest with Real Maryland will also serve as a benefit and testimonial for Matthew DeOrsey, a great friend of the Crystal Palace USA organization, who died in January 2008, two days before his 31st birthday.  Proceeds from this game will benefit DeOrsey’s family.  More details will be posted on the website in the coming weeks.

Palace supporters are welcome to attend these friendly matches.  Except for the Real Maryland game, there will be no admission charge.  Those choosing to attend are advised that there is no guarantee of the availability of fan facilities at any venue.  Although we will make every effort to announce any changes to this pre-season schedule on the website, dates, times and venues may be subject to change or cancellation at short notice.

Full 2008 Pre-Season Schedule

Sergio Flores in 2007 Pre-

Season Friendly vs. U of MD