Notes:

-The Panama City Beach Pirates team joined the PDL in November 2011 for the 2012 season.

-PCBP hired their first head coach Greg DeVito, who played eight seasons in the PDL and USL Professional Division.

DeVito is also currently a regional college prep coach, as well as a current Olympic Development coach for the state of Florida.

-DeVito and his wife celebrated the birth of their first child, Luca, three weeks ago.

-This match against Orlando this Saturday will officially begin their regular season in the PDL. The Pirates are the only team in the Southeast Division who hasn’t started their season yet.

-The Pirates, like a lot of the clubs in the PDL, have only been practicing together for about two weeks.

-Kickoff for Saturday’s match is set for 7 p.m.

Quotes:

“We controlled a high percentage of that match (against Jacksonville United). We have to learn how to put teams away.” –Orlando City U23s Head Coach Joe Avallone reflecting on the Open Cup loss to Jacksonville United.

“We’re moving on. The focus is now squarely on Saturday.” – Avallone on the mindset the team has moving forward from the Open Cup.

“They’re going to be excited and ready to go. Every team wants to go out and win their first match of the season.” – Avallone on the Panama City Beach Pirates.

Every home Orlando City U23s match is held at the Seminole Soccer Complex located in Sanford, Fla. Tickets are available at the gate an hour before kickoff. Admission is $5 for kids 16 and under with everyone 17 and up just $10. For more information on the U23s, visit Orlandocitysoccer.com.