CHICAGO (Feb. 22, 2012) – Individual tickets for the U.S. Men’s National Team’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match against first-time opponent Antigua and Barbuda will go on sale at 11 a.m. ET on March 1. The teams will meet at 7 p.m. ET on June 8 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Tickets starting at $22 go on sale to the public Thursday, March 1, at 11 a.m. ET through ussoccer.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster ticket centers throughout Tampa Bay (including many Walmart stores). Groups of 20 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290. Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages which include a premium ticket, a custom made official U.S. national team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through ussoccer.com.

As a sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa® is pleased to offer all Visa cardholders access to an advance ticket sale for this match before the sale to the general public. This advance sale starts Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m. ET and runs until Thursday, March 1, at 9 a.m. ET at ussoccer.com. Visa will be the only payment method accepted through the Visa presale and is the preferred card of U.S. Soccer. Terms and conditions apply.

The U.S. Men’s National Team will hold a public training session at the stadium the day before the game. More information about the free session will be available in the near future.

The USA’s match against Antigua & Barbuda will be the first match of the Semifinal Round of FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying. The Caribbean nation has never advanced to the Semifinal Round before and will also be facing the U.S. for the first time in the teams’ history.

The game also marks the first World Cup qualifier in the state of Florida since the USA defeated Mexico 2-1 on Nov. 23, 1980, in Ft. Lauderdale.

Along with the U.S. and Antigua & Barbuda, Group A consists of Guatemala and Jamaica. Each team will meet each other both home and away in round robin play. The top finishers from each of the three groups will advance to the Final Round of qualifying, which will take place in 2013.

The MNT will be in Florida shortly before the June 8 match to take on Scotland in Jacksonville. The teams will kick off at 8 p.m. ET at EverBank Field on May 26. Before returning to the Sunshine State, the U.S. will head to Landover, Md., to face Brazil on May 30 and to Toronto to play Canada on June 3.

 U.S. to Face Antigua and Barbuda in Opening Match of Semifinal Round Group Play

CHICAGO (Feb. 15, 2012) – The United States will kick off the effort to qualify for its seventh consecutive FIFA World Cup when they host Antigua and Barbuda on June 8 at Raymond James Stadium, marking the first World Cup qualifier in the state of Florida since the USA defeated Mexico 2-1 on Nov. 23, 1980, in Ft. Lauderdale. The semifinal round opener begins at 7 p.m. ET live on ESPN, ESPN3 and the Univision family of networks.

Ticket information will be announced in the near future. To find out when tickets will go on sale, join U.S. Soccer’s ticket alert email list. For the opportunity to purchase tickets for the match against Antigua and Barbuda before the general public, join the U.S. Soccer Supporters Club and earn priority access to the ticket presale.

“Our focus since last summer has been to prepare this team for World Cup qualifying, and we are thrilled that we can start the process in Tampa,” said Klinsmann. “It’s critical that we start qualifying off on the right foot, so to be in a place where the team has had such great support is a huge positive for us. The players always talk about how great the surface is at Raymond James Stadium, so overall we think is the ideal venue.”

The United States has never played against Antigua and Barbuda, which qualified for the Semifinal Round of qualifying for the first time ever after winning Group F with a combined score of 25-3. Along with these two teams, Group A is comprised of Guatemala and Jamaica. Each opponent will meet twice, once at home and once away, in round robin play. The top teams from each of three groups will advance to the Final Round of qualifying, which will take place in 2013. Three teams will automatically qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while the fourth place team will play in a two-leg playoff against the winner of the Oceania region.

The United States will be making its seventh appearance in Tampa dating back to a 1-1 tie with Switzerland in 1985. Overall the U.S. has a 3-2-1 record with wins against Finland (1990), Ecuador (2007) and El Salvador (2010). The 2007 matchup is the most memorable, with 31,547 on hand at Raymond James Stadium to see a magnificent hat trick by Landon Donovan in a 3-1 victory.  In 2008, Raymond James Stadium hosted the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team for the group phase of CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying. The U.S. posted a 2-0-1 record against Cuba, Panama and Honduras.

The U.S. will play a series of friendlies in preparation for the start of qualifying, first meeting Scotland on May 26 at EverBank Field. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be shown live on the NBC Sports Network in the channel’s debut broadcast of a U.S. National Team game, as well as the Univision family of networks.

Following the match against Scotland, the U.S. continues its competition against the world’s top teams when they host five-time World Cup champions Brazil on Wednesday, May 30 in Landover, Md. Kickoff for the USA’s first ever match at FedExField is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3 and Univision.

For the last game before the start of World Cup qualifying, the United States will make a rare visit to Canada when it renews the rivalry June 3 at BMO Field in Toronto. Kickoff for the USA’s first match on Canadian soil since 1997 is set for 7 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Network.

Fans can follow all the matches live online via ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker and Twitter @ussoccer.

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Contact: U.S. Soccer Communications, 312-808-1300

The 2012 Probound Sportswear Florida Bowl will be held March 24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa and Probound Sportswear has announced the head coaches.  The Probound Sportswear Florida Bowl will mark the participating players’ final collegiate showcase before the NFL Draft in April.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety and MVP of Super Bowl XXXVII Dexter Jackson will lead the Florida team, while the Nation team will be headed by Eric Moulds, former NFL wide receiver, elected to three Pro Bowls during his tenure with the Buffalo Bills.

“We are very fortunate to have two outstanding former NFL talents to work with and coach our players as they prepare to make the transition to the next level,” said Del Price, CEO of Probound Sportswear, LLC. “Coach Jackson and Coach Moulds both bring years of valuable experience, as well as a passion for the game and the community, which is a huge part of what we are all about.”

Price added, “this is the beginning of something special here in Tampa and I am ecstatic about providing an opportunity to positively impact these young men’s lives, not only as athletes, but also as responsible community leaders wherever they land.”

For more information on participating in the Probound Sportswear Florida Bowl, visit www.ProboundSportswearFloridaBowl.com.

For tickets, go here.

The show will start at 7pm but for convenience parking Lot 6 off Himes Ave. will be open at 10 am. Gates will open at 5 pm. Fans should make sure to come EARLY as traffic will be heavy around the stadium and on the roads leading toward the stadium. Overhead Interstate signs will provide directions to the stadium while electronic message boards will be on local roads to guide fans into parking lots. Routes will be fluid and change according to parking lot availability. Please allow extra time.

Parking will cost $15 for cars. Lots open include 1-10, 14 and HCC. Save time by observing electronic message boards for available lots. Check www.raymondjamesstadium.com for more information.

Come EARLY to purchase best available tickets. The show is NOT SOLD OUT. There WILL BE tickets available for purchase Saturday at the Raymond James Stadium ticket office located in the South Plaza between Gates C &D. Tickets will increase to $19.50, $29.50 and $39.50 the day of the show.  Pit passes will also be on sale for $10 at the ticket office.

Get close to the beastly trucks and meet their drivers at the Pit Party before the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam show. This ticketed pre-show party provides fans with unparalleled access featuring all 16 participating monster trucks, autograph sessions with the drivers, live extreme entertainment, live music, food and so much more. It all begins at 2 p.m. in Lot 5 and goes until 5 p.m.

Pit passes are available for FREE at local participating Southern Ford Dealers or can be purchased for $10 at the ticket office at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday. Passes must be accompanied by a valid Saturday, February 4, 2012 event ticket.

Truck rides are also available on the north side of the stadium between gates A and B starting at 12:30 p.m. Passes are available for FREE at participating Tampa Bay area Advance Auto Parts. For those who don’t have passes, they can pay $10 in cash to ride. Monster Jam event tickets are not required for entrance to the rides.

Event information for the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam 2 Show.

To purchase tickets, patrons can go through Ticketmaster or come to UniverSoul’s temporary on-site ticket office, which is open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and is accessible through Tampa Bay Blvd.

Raymond James Stadium’s ticket office will NOT be selling tickets.

Additional info at 800-745-3000 and at www.universoulcircus.com .

Show Schedule:

* Note: $1 Facility Fee per Ticket Applied

Children 12 months to 10 years of age NEED child ticket

Event information for the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam 1 Show.

Raymond James Stadium’s Facebook page is holding a video contest starting on Friday, January 6 to win a Family 4-pack to the January 21 Monster Jam show. Along with four tickets, the winner will also receive a parking pass and $15 in concession money. You don’t want to miss this action packed event!

How do you enter? Email us a video at viscomm@tampasportsauthority.com showing or telling us why YOU are the biggest Monster Jam Fan in Tampa Bay. We’re looking for someone with a lot of energy and creativity, but videos must be appropriate and in good taste. We’ll pick our three favorites by Monday, January 16 and post them to Facebook on Tuesday, January 17. Whoever gets the most Facebook “likes” by Wednesday, January 18 at 4 p.m. wins!

The Michigan State Spartans and Georgia Bulldogs will square-off in the Outback Bowl on January 2 in Tampa. It is a match-up of 10 win Division Champions from two of the most prestigious conferences in college football – the SEC and Big Ten. The Spartans are ranked 12 in the AP Poll while the Bulldogs are ranked 18.

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Gate information:

ALL gates into the stadium open at 11:30 a.m.

Patrons with disabilities may enter into gates A and C where our disabled elevators are located.

Ticket Office:

Purchase tickets prior to game day through Ticketmaster or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

The ticket office at Raymond James Stadium opens at 10 a.m. on game day. The ticket office is located in the South Plaza between gates C and D.

Credit/debit cards (Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express) and cash are accepted forms of payment.

Children ages 2 and under do not require a ticket, but must sit in their parent/guardian’s lap. If a patron brings a car seat or carrier for their child, regardless of age, a ticket is needed.

Will call windows are located at the ticket office.

Parking Information:

Cars: $25 per space
Buses: $100 per space
RVs/Limousines: $75 per space; drop-off and limited parking available at mass transit

ALL public parking lots open at 10 a.m.

*Lot 14 opens at noon on January 1, 2012 for RVs. Overnight parking will be permitted from  the time the lot opens to the end of the game on January 2. Parking will be $25 per parking space (RV’s typically take two spaces) per day.

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Come watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Dallas Cowboys in their last home game of this season at Raymond James Stadium on December 17 .

This game is sold out.

Gate information:

ALL gates into the stadium open at 7 p.m.

Patrons with disabilities may enter into gates A and C where our disabled elevators are located.

Ticket Windows/Will Call:

Ticket windows/will call windows at Raymond James Stadium open at 5:30 p.m. on game day. The ticket offices are located in the South Plaza between gates C and D.

ALL ages must have a ticket to enter the stadium.

Parking Information:

Cars: $25 at all parking lots except *Lot 13
Buses/Campers: $75 – $100 depending on space taken
Limousines: Drop-off and limited parking available at mass transit

ALL public parking lots open at 3:30 p.m.

*Lot 13 parking is $15 per car space

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Directions to Raymond James Stadium