http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/p...ss_tying_up_pre_season_destinations_1_2635570 If it all comes together, we could be based in Orlando and Charleston, a week in each, which would be really good. ‘Hopefully, there will be three games sorted out – one in Charleston, two in Orlando. ‘We are just waiting to finalise the opposition because they have probably got to change a couple of their (league) games. ‘The Orlando facilities are fantastic, probably 10-15 minutes from where we are staying. ‘I know what the Charleston ones are like as well – the training pitch is literally outside your door. ‘If that comes off I will be absolutely delighted with that. ‘Hopefully, that can be sorted out soon.’
another article today... http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/p...merica_will_make_me_a_better_player_1_2648755 Pompey are currently finalising plans to spend a fortnight on tour in America. That will be on the east coast, in Orlando, Florida, and Charleston in South Carolina, where they will play three friendlies.
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/p...uld_get_capital_gains_from_usa_trip_1_2684141 Regardless, Cotterill’s men are definitely staying in Charleston for a week and have lined up a friendly. Cotterill said: ‘We may not be able to fit the game in in Orlando because there are a couple of Premier League clubs out there at the same time. ‘We are definitely going to Charleston – so it’s about trying to work on other games out there at this moment in time.
Re: Pompey coming to Charleston on July 27th http://www.charlestonbattery.com/news.asp?y=2011&page=1&id=628 The Charleston Battery will play England’s Portsmouth F.C. in an international exhibition match on Wednesday, July 27 at Blackbaud Stadium; Daniel Island, SC; gates will open at 6:00 PM with kick off set for 7:45 PM.