Shane Biery, ArmadaFC.com | Feb. 18, 2017

The Jacksonville Armada FC kicked off the preseason today with an intersquad scrimmage at Patton Park. The Armada FC split into a blue team and a white team that included new and returning players as well as trialists who are looking to get recognized by the club.

The blue team defeated the white team, 3-2, with two goals from Derek Gebhard. Zach Steinberger recorded one goal and one assist for the blue team one day after the Armada FC announced his return to the club for the 2017 season.

Today’s scrimmage was the debut for multiple players on the Armada FC roster after the team made many additions during the offseason. Head coach Mark Lowry was happy with the team’s performance during the first live action of the preseason.

“We’re very pleased. It looks like we are further along after only a week of training than we could ever have anticipated,” said head coach Mark Lowry. “They get a day off tomorrow and we will be back in on Monday.”

The Armada FC return to the pitch at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, when they face Flagler College. The match will be played at Patton Park and the game is free and open to the public. Parking for the game will also be free to those who attend.

View the full preseason schedule here.