The Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC won their first game in the club history, defeating the River City Rovers 2-0. Chris Harmon opened the score in the 34th minute. Jeff McClure scored the second goal of the game and his second of the season in the 82th minute. The Cincinnati Dutch Lions started the first half well on a windy night in Jeffersonville, IN. The defense was solid and the River City Rovers had only one shot on target in the first
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
Photo Courtesy of Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC The Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC concluded a successful open tryout this weekend as over 65 players participated in the event at Seven Hills High School in Cincinnati. “I am very pleased with the professionalism of the organization on and off the field: from the presentation to the players, to the support of the Dayton Dutch Lions FC Head Coach Sid van Druenen, and the staff members that put this all together,” Cincinnati Dutch Lions
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International soccer legend Ruud Gullit will be coming to Cincinnati and Dayton in May thanks to a partnership with the Dutch Lions FC. Photo Credit: Robert Mora/LA Galaxy Gullit will attend the home opener for the Cincinnati Dutch Lions (PDL) as they face the River City Rovers on Friday, May 9th. He will participate in pregame, halftime, and postgame activities. The halftime show will consist of a “kick the crossbar contest” that will include local professional athletes. The game will take
Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC is pleased to announce Koen Driessen as the club’s first Vice President. “I have worked with Koen for several years now and I have seen him grow a lot since he first started,” President Mike Mossel concluded. “He really understands how to built a network and what it takes to make a franchise successful. He also brings several years of Dutch Lions experience to Cincinnati and above all he has an ‘orange heart.’ I look very
The Dutch Lions FC is starting a second club in Ohio with the acquisition of the Premier Development League franchise in Cincinnati. The team will play under the name Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC and will start league play in May 2014. The team will consist of top college players and several Dutch players and have a close partnership with the professional team in Dayton that plays in the USL PRO Division. Different than the Dutch Lions FC clubs in Dayton
“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