History was made in Cincinnati as the Dutch Lions earned a 3-3 draw from the River City Rovers in PDL action Friday night at Xavier University. Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com It was the first-ever regular season match for the Cincinnati Dutch Lions (0-0-1), who were visited by the one and only Ruud Gullit. The home opener was an exciting game from start to finish, with play moving from one side of the field to the other and quality soccer being played by
Photo Credit: Fred Rotgans (www.fredrotgans.nl) The Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC is proud to announce the first three signings for the club’s inaugural season in the Premier Development League (PDL). Veteran forward Rowin van Zaanen is joined by midfielder Raphael Ramos Basso and forward Cleyson Dos Santos to represent the first three players in club history, a milestone for the newly formed expansion club. Van Zaanen brings a wealth of experience to the PDL side, having played in the Dutch Eredivisie and
Junior striker Will Bruin might get most of the headlines for Indiana University men’s soccer team, but he is not the only player likely to be selected in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. Jordan will likely be selected in the later rounds of the MLS SuperDraft. Senior midfielder Cameron Jordan has jumped onto the draft charts recently thanks to a series of solid performances at Indiana University and a successful summer with the PDL’s Cleveland Internationals. “As an MLS prospect, Cameron is well suited to playing in
Multiple sources suggest that the sale of the City Stars will be official sometime next week. We were told that it is “now in the hands of the lawyers” and should be wrapped up soon. Officials with the United Soccer Leagues declined to make specific comments on the matter, but did say an important update on the City Stars would be made available next week. Past comments from the club suggest the franchise will remain in the USL in some capacity. The City Stars have
“It saddened me to hear that one of the longest standing clubs in the PDL is closing its doors,” Aaron Tredway said after hearing the terrible news. Tredway, now the Executive Director of the Cleveland City Stars (USL-1), was one of many to be influenced by Surge President David Irby. “Irby has been a great influence on American soccer,” Tredway continued as he praised his former boss. “I would like to thank Dave for perservering with the club.” Irby was often recognized
The Cascade Surge, sister club of the Cleveland City Stars, is experiencing movement in their attempt to sell the Salem, Oregon PDL club. One group has become the frontrunner and is working out arrangments with officials at the league office during the due diligence stage. The club may remain the Cascade Surge for a year, but a name change is possible after a season. The team’s president, David Irby, has offered to stay on as a consultant to assist the new
First, the Cleveland City Stars (USL-1) were put up for sale. Now their sister club, the Cascade Surge (PDL) is also on the market. The Salem-based club is owned by Surge International, a nonprofit organization that uses soccer as part of its sports ministry program. The Surge has produced a multitude of talent over the years, including soccer gurus Mark Geissbauer and Dr. Aaron Tredway. And don’t forget Martin Rennie, Terry Boss, and Darren Sawatzky. Rennie is the current Head Coach of the