The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions have landed in Cape Coral. After months of planning and development, the world renowned Dutch Lions FC club has opened a team in Cape Coral, Florida. “It’s an exciting time for Cape Coral,” stated J.P. Terrasi, CEO & General Manager of the Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions. “To be affiliated with great clubs in major markets like Cincinnati, Dayton, Houston and recently added New York, it’s an incredible opportunity for us as a club and for
The Dayton Dutch Lions are proud to announce the addition of an artificial playing surface to West Carrollton HS Stadium as part of an ongoing partnership with the West Carrollton City Schools. Photo Credit: Dayton Dutch Lions FC The Dutch Lions previously invested in two grass fields at the same location, but this purchase shows an even greater commitment to the local community and schools. It gives the Dutch Lions youth academy a lighted turf field, allowing them to play year-round.
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 Columbus Crew today announced that the club has formed an affiliate partnership with Dayton Dutch Lions FC of USL PRO. The agreement between the two Ohio teams enables the Crew to loan a minimum of four players on its Major League Soccer roster to Dayton for the 2014 USL PRO campaign. Photo Credit: Dayton Dutch Lions “We are proud to unveil our new partnership with Dayton Dutch Lions FC,” said Columbus Crew President Mark McCullers. “We have known the Dutch
The Dayton Dutch Lions FC and several staff members have been nominated for seven USL awards for the 2013 season. Recently former 2013 Head Coach Patrick Bal of the Men’s team and Sid van Druenen of the Women’s team were also nominated for Coach of the Year in USL PRO and the W-League respectively, bringing the total to nine USL Award Nominations in 2013. United Soccer Leagues will honor the teams and executives that set a standard for excellence during the
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
