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
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
