Time Warner Cable SportsChannel has announced that it will televise three Dayton Dutch Lions games, with the first airing on Saturday, May 10 immediately following the network’s live coverage of the Crew’s game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Dutch Lions are members of the USL-PRO and are an affiliate of the Columbus Crew. As part of the agreement between the Crew and the Dutch Lions, as many as four Crew players can be on the Dutch Lions roster for
The Harrisburg City Islanders fell to the Dayton Dutch Lions by a 1-0 deficit in the Islanders home opener Saturday night at the Skyline Sports Complex in Harrisburg. In front of a crowd of 1,711, fans gathered to show their support to the team’s valiant efforts. The fast-paced tempo of the match made it an exciting 90 minutes of action on the Island. The game’s lone goal came in the 41st minute of the match when Dutch Lions striker Aaron Schoenfeld charged
Photo Credit: Brian Pio Eddie Herstenberg is a community-minded player that has become a star and fan favorite in both Cincinnati and Dayton, starring for the PASL Saints and the USL PRO Dutch Lions. He is one of those players that you build a team around, which is exactly what Dayton has done. Herstenberg is now one of the longest-tenured players on the team and his influence, as well as his passion and enthusiasm for the beautiful game, is felt each
Defender Taylor Bowlin has signed with the Dayton Dutch Lions FC of USL PRO. Photo Credit: Braden Villanueva, Cal State Northridge Athletics “I saw Taylor at the USL PRO combine and was very impressed with his offensive capabilities as a full back,” Dayton Dutch Lions FC head coach Sid van Druenen commented. “He can play on the right and left and gives us quality depth in those positions.” The Lee’s Summit, Missouri native has a wealth of experience at different levels. His
Former Virginia Beach Piranhas and Middle Tennessee State standout Shan Jones has signed with the Dayton Dutch Lions (USL W-League). Photo Credit: Middle Tennessee State Athletic Communications “Anytime you bring in the reigning league MVP you have to be happy, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Shan join our team for the 2014 campaign,” Dayton Dutch Lions FC head coach Gavin MacLeod stated. “I think it speaks volumes for what we are trying to do with this team and
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Photo Credit: Pam Moody/ISNSoccer.com The Columbus Crew today announced that five players are set to gain match experience with the Dayton Dutch Lions (USL-PRO) as part of the partnership between the two clubs. Ryan Finley, Kevan George, Ross Friedman and Matt Walker are set to train and play with the Dutch Lions while goalkeeper Brad Stuver will train with Columbus and will dress for the Dutch Lions. All five players may be recalled at any point. Per Major League Soccer
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
With the FIFA World Cup in Brazil just months away, the Dayton Dutch Lions (USL PRO) have added their own infusion of Brazilian talent with the signings of defender Matheus Diovany Pechim Dos Santos and forwards Jackson Beckham Diego Socrates da Silva de Jesus and Guilherme Ribeiro Felix. “Matheus brings a wealth of experience even at a young age,” Dayton Dutch Lions head coach Sid van Druenen remarked. “His experience as a Brazilian youth international and in the Netherlands with Eredivisie