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
The Dayton Dutch Lions FC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with one of the oldest companies in Dayton, Mikesell’s Snack Food Company. “It’s great to see that more and more local companies are getting involved with the Dayton Dutch Lions FC and especially if it’s one of the oldest companies in Dayton,” Dayton Dutch Lions Business Development Manager Koen Driessen remarked. “We are working hard to connect with the community and this is a direct result.” Mikesell’s logo will
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
The Columbus Crew (1-0-0, 3 points) opened its 19th season in Major League Soccer with a commanding 3-0 victory over D.C. United (0-0-0, 0 points) on Saturday night at RFK Stadium. Behind a tally from Jairo Arrieta and a pair of strikes from Federico Higuain, the Black & Gold helped give Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter his first win in his inaugural match as Crew boss. “It was a great way to get started,” Berhalter stated. “The emphasis was on
The Dayton Dutch Lions FC (USL PRO) are proud to announce that the club has signed forward Yannick Smith. Photo Credit: ODU Sports Information Smith, a Hillsborough, NJ native, was a standout at Old Dominion University before turning professional in Finland’s Second Division with Narpes Kraft. “I am extremely excited about joining the Dayton Dutch Lions and hope I can get settled and help the team immediately,” Smith declared. “I hope we can play an attractive game and also compete in the
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
Photos Courtesy of the Warren family The Dayton Dutch Lions FC (USL W-League) are proud to announce the return of defender Alexandra Warren. The Lehigh University standout appeared in all 10 games in 2013, recording an assist. “We are delighted to have Alex back for 2014,” Dayton Dutch Lions head coach Gavin MacLeod remarked. “She was an integral part of last season’s team and, coupling that experience with her natural leadership and work ethic, I expect her to have a major impact
The Dayton Dutch Lions FC (USL PRO) are proud to announce the return of goalkeeper Sean Teepen and forward Joseph Evan Broekhuizen. Teepen made one appearance for the Dayton in 2013, playing in front of 5,000 fans in Richmond against the Kickers. “Sean is a very talented goalkeeper with good presence in goal and has great shot stopping ability,” Dayton Dutch Lions head coach Sid van Druenen remarked. “He left a very good impression last season and will bring depth to our
The Dayton Dutch Lions (USL PRO) are proud to announce that midfielders Eric Kissinger and David Clemens will be joining the team for the 2014 season. Photo Credit: Dayton Dutch Lions FC Kissinger is one of the longest-tenured players in the Dutch Lions organization. “No one knows the club better then Eric does,” Dayton Dutch Lions head coach Sid van Druenen declared. “He has been here since day one and this is going to be his fifth year playing for our men’s
