The Dayton Dutch Lions (USL PRO) are proud to announce the return of two key players, veteran midfielder/defender Shintaro Harada and defender Shane Smith. The Dutch Lions are excited about the return of Harada, who is in the midst of a multi-year deal with Dayton. Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com Harada is one of the most decorated players to ever play for the Dutch Lions, having won a laundry list of awards that included USL Second Division Most Valuable Defender (2010), USL Second
The Dayton Dutch Lions (USL PRO) announced the re-signing of captain Joel DeLass for the 2014 season pending league approval. Photos Courtesy of Jeremi Blurton, www.jeremiblurton.com “Joel has been the leader of this team for the last two years and he will be returning as our captain for the 2014 season,” Dayton Dutch Lions head coach Sid van Druenen commented. “Besides his qualities on the field he is also very important off the field as he is a great leader and
The Dayton Dutch Lions continued to upgrade their squad with the signing of midfielder Sebastien Maurice Thuriere and midfielder/forward Cameron Vickers for the 2014 season. Photo Credit: VSI Thuriere spent the 2013 season with VSI Tampa Bay, registering 24 appearances and 18 starts with the club. He would log one goal and four assists during the season in addition to starting in the team’s first-ever USL PRO match. He would also find himself on the USL PRO Team of the Week
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
In Western Pennsylvania, soccer is growing exponentially. To aid that growth, there is one individual that is helping his hometown community embrace the beautiful game and has put together an intriguing playing resume. With a hometown near Pittsburgh, Greg Blum has been active in the state playing his way through the ranks. Photo Credit: Joe Foughty/ISNSoccer.com In 2009, Blum played a big role in the Erie Admirals’ improbable run to the NPSL National Championship, as the inaugural team ran a 9-0-1 record
Eric Kissinger is a player’s coach, one that has enjoyed the best the beautiful game has to offer and has chosen to give back in a big way. He has the best of both worlds, playing as a professional for the USL PRO’s Dayton Dutch Lions and serving as a teacher and coach for the Miami Valley School in addition to serving on the staff at the Dutch Lions Academy. Essentially he has dedicated his life to growing the game
The Charlotte Eagles unveiled their all-new primary and alternate uniforms on Monday night at the Doubletree by Hilton in Uptown Charlotte. Midfielder Chris Salvaggione and defender Mark Boom modeled the new uniforms made by Admiral, the official team uniform supplier. “The Charlotte Eagles uniform is meant to honor the heritage of both the Charlotte Eagles and Admiral,” said Eagles assistant coach Steve Shak. “The primary uniform is designed with the Chevron, which was made popular by West Ham United. We
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