Author Archives: Mike Mossel

Dayton, November 19, 2019 The Dutch Lions FC NPSL team (Houston) announced today that they are relocating their team to Miami. After playing three years in The Woodlands, winning one Conference Championship, the Men’s team will continue to play in Olympia Heights (FL) in Tropical Park Stadium. CEO Robbert Kroeze on the relocation: “The clubContinue reading “Miami Dutch Lions FC 6th club in USA”

Dayton, September 1, 2019 Five Dutch Lions FC players were recognized for their outstanding performance in the 2019 WPSL season. Carly Stang and Claire Fisher of Dayton Dutch Lions FC’s Women’s team, and Hope van Wagner, Zoey Spitzer and Shania van Nuland of Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC’s Women’s team were selected in theContinue reading “Five Dutch Lions FC WPSL players selected in 2019 All Conference teams”

Dayton, August 15, 2019 FC Cincinnati has added another former Dayton Dutch Lions FC employee to their staff. Besides Cody Parsons, Satoshi Tatsumi and Matthew Shisler, FC Cincinnati also added Ivar van Dinteren to the organization as the Assistant Coach of newly appointed Head Coach Ron Jans. Van Dinteren was part of the Dutch LionsContinue reading “Former DDL player and coach Ivar van Dinteren joins FC Cincinnati”

Dayton, June 20, 2019 New York Dutch Lions FC All Star Team III had several soccer legends, with former World Cup finalists, World Cup (for teams) winners, European Championship winners, Champions League winners, UEFA Cup winners and Europa Cup winners. There were 14 former National Team players from teams like Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Ajax, PSV,Continue reading “New York Dutch Lions FC All Star trip another success”

Dayton, March 28, 2019 Brandon Ponchak has been the GM for Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC since 2017. We talked to Brandon about what he does, the development of the club and the expectations for the upcoming season.   DLFC: Who is Brandon Ponchak and where are you originally from? BP: I am originally from McConnelsville,Continue reading “Brandon Ponchak aiming for Conference Championship in third season with CDL FC”

Dayton, March 15, 2019 – Dayton Dutch Lions FC’s Men’s team is close to finalizing its roster after six months of recruiting. More about the recruitment process and expectations for the upcoming USL League 2 season can be read in interviews with Head Coach Dan Griest and Assistant Coach Kevin Terrell at www.ddlfc.com. The team will play 14Continue reading “Update from all Dutch Lions FC clubs”

Dayton, March 14 2019 – Marco Pruis is entering his 8th year with Houston Dutch Lions FC. Since the start, Marco Pruis has been in charge of the Youth Academy and since 2012, he is also the Head Coach of the Dutch Lion FC NPSL team. We asked Marco about the development of the club andContinue reading “Marco Pruis entering his 8th year with Houston Dutch Lions FC”

Dayton, January 12 2019 – Two 2018 Dutch Lions FC players were drafted this week by MLS teams in the 2018 Major League Superdraft. A huge congratulations to Dayton Dutch Lions FC player JJ Williams for joining the Columbus Crew and to Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC player Adam Wilson for joining Toronto FC. Also compliments toContinue reading “Two 2018 Dutch Lions FC players picked in MLS SuperDraft”

Dayton, December 5, 2019 – Dayton Dutch Lions FC and Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC’s management traveled to Tampa this week for the annual AGM of United Soccer Leagues. Besides updates on the League and several workshops, the scheduling process will take place for the 2019 season. The final schedules are expected to be released in JanuaryContinue reading “DDL FC and CDL FC headed to Tampa for annual USL AGM, FGCDL FC’s Vesna Voltrop makes Dutch National Futsal Team”

Dayton, October 24, 2018 – Dayton Dutch Lions FC currently has two teams in the Youth Academy playing in the Fall season. The U11 and U14 teams were both in third place last week in their divisions. Former Dayton Dutch Lions FC W-League player and US National Team player Rose Lavelle stopped by in Cincinnati toContinue reading “FC Cincinnati advances to round 2 in play-offs, DLFC Academies in full swing”