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It was a special year of Lionsbridge FC soccer on the Peninsula. Here is a look back at the images and moments of the 2019 season.
It was a special year of Lionsbridge FC soccer on the Peninsula. Here is a look back at the images and moments of the 2019 season.
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LIONSBRIDGE CLOSES 2019 SEASON IN STYLE
(July 13) Lionsbridge FC closed the 2019 season in style with a 7-0 win against San Lee FC. Max Poelker and Travis Cooke each scored twice and Brennen Burton, Sebastian Gunbeyi and Luke Staats all got onto the scoresheet, as the team celebrated another successful season in front of 1,290 fans -- the 15th consecutive game with a crowd of more than a thousand fans.
(July 13) Lionsbridge FC closed the 2019 season in style with a 7-0 win against San Lee FC. Max Poelker and Travis Cooke each scored twice and Brennen Burton, Sebastian Gunbeyi and Luke Staats all got onto the scoresheet, as the team celebrated another successful season in front of 1,290 fans -- the 15th consecutive game with a crowd of more than a thousand fans.
LIONS HOSTED RICHMOND KICKERS IN FIRST EVER PRO SOCCER GAME ON THE PENINSULA
(July 9) History was made at Pomoco Stadium as Lionsbridge FC hosted Richmond Kickers, the longest running professional soccer team in America. A Tuesday night crowd of 1,326 saw the pros come away with a decisive 5-0 victory, but it didn't spoil the spirit and enthusiasm for the occasion.
The game marked the first professional game on the Peninsula in any sport since 1996, and the first professional soccer game ever.
(July 9) History was made at Pomoco Stadium as Lionsbridge FC hosted Richmond Kickers, the longest running professional soccer team in America. A Tuesday night crowd of 1,326 saw the pros come away with a decisive 5-0 victory, but it didn't spoil the spirit and enthusiasm for the occasion.
The game marked the first professional game on the Peninsula in any sport since 1996, and the first professional soccer game ever.
LIONS DROP HEARTBREAKER TO TRI-CITIES
(July 3) Lionsbridge FC dropped a 3-1 game to visiting Tri-Cities. The game was level at one in the 85th minute when Lionsbridge was called for a controversial handball in the box that led to a Tri-Cities penalty. With Lionsbridge throwing everyone forward, Tri-Cities picked up another late goal. The game took place in front of a Lionsbridge FC record crowd of 3,235.
(July 3) Lionsbridge FC dropped a 3-1 game to visiting Tri-Cities. The game was level at one in the 85th minute when Lionsbridge was called for a controversial handball in the box that led to a Tri-Cities penalty. With Lionsbridge throwing everyone forward, Tri-Cities picked up another late goal. The game took place in front of a Lionsbridge FC record crowd of 3,235.
LIONS RALLY LATE TO TIE WAKE FC
(June 29) Lionsbridge FC kept its playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 3-3 road tie at Wake FC on Saturday night. The Lions scored 3 times in the final 18 minutes to erase a 3-0 deficit. Emeka Eneli (72’), Thibaut Jacquel (75’) and Travis Cooke (90’) each found the back of the net to keep LBFC in a tie for first place in the South Atlantic Division.
(June 29) Lionsbridge FC kept its playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 3-3 road tie at Wake FC on Saturday night. The Lions scored 3 times in the final 18 minutes to erase a 3-0 deficit. Emeka Eneli (72’), Thibaut Jacquel (75’) and Travis Cooke (90’) each found the back of the net to keep LBFC in a tie for first place in the South Atlantic Division.
THE CUP IS OURS!
(June 26) Lionsbridge FC captured the inaugural Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup with a 2-2 draw against Virginia Beach United. The teams went 1-1-1, but Lionsbridge FC held the tiebreaker by outscoring VBU 5-4 over the course of the three games. Luke Brown and Thibaut Jacquel scored for Lionsbridge FC. The draw keeps Lionsbridge FC in a tie for first place in the South Atlantic Division standings.
(June 26) Lionsbridge FC captured the inaugural Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup with a 2-2 draw against Virginia Beach United. The teams went 1-1-1, but Lionsbridge FC held the tiebreaker by outscoring VBU 5-4 over the course of the three games. Luke Brown and Thibaut Jacquel scored for Lionsbridge FC. The draw keeps Lionsbridge FC in a tie for first place in the South Atlantic Division standings.
LIONSBRIDGE FC MOVES BACK INTO FIRST PLACE WITH A 2-1 WIN AGAINST NC FUSION
(June 22) Thibaut Jacquel's two-goal performance sent the largest Pomoco Stadium crowd of the season home happy with a 2-1 win against North Carolina Fusion. More than 1,300 fans were on hand to see Lionsbridge FC return to the top of the table in the ultra-competitive South Atlantic Division.
(June 22) Thibaut Jacquel's two-goal performance sent the largest Pomoco Stadium crowd of the season home happy with a 2-1 win against North Carolina Fusion. More than 1,300 fans were on hand to see Lionsbridge FC return to the top of the table in the ultra-competitive South Atlantic Division.
LIONSBRIDGE FC BLASTS D.C. UNITED, 6-1
(June 19) Travis Cooke’s hat trick led a potent Lionsbridge FC attack in a dominating 6-1 victory in front of more than 1,000 patient fans who waited out a 1-hour weather delay at Pomoco Stadium on Wednesday night. Thibaut Jacquel, Sebastian Gunbeyi and James Ellis also got onto the scoresheet for the Lions.
(June 19) Travis Cooke’s hat trick led a potent Lionsbridge FC attack in a dominating 6-1 victory in front of more than 1,000 patient fans who waited out a 1-hour weather delay at Pomoco Stadium on Wednesday night. Thibaut Jacquel, Sebastian Gunbeyi and James Ellis also got onto the scoresheet for the Lions.
LIONSBRIDGE FC DEFEATS TOBACCO ROAD, 4-2
(June 15) Second half goals by Travis Cooke and Luke Brown propelled Lionsbridge FC to a 4-2 win over visiting Tobacco Road FC. With the win, LBFC grabbed second place in the super-tight South Atlantic Division race.
(June 15) Second half goals by Travis Cooke and Luke Brown propelled Lionsbridge FC to a 4-2 win over visiting Tobacco Road FC. With the win, LBFC grabbed second place in the super-tight South Atlantic Division race.
WILD FINISH AT NCFC ENDS IN BITTER 2-1 DEFEAT
(June 7) When Eren Elbustu scored in stoppage time for Lionsbridge FC, it looked like the match would end in a 1-1 draw and give the Lions a hard-earned point. But NCFC had one more trick up its sleeve, and scored a goal just seconds before the final whistle.
LIONSBRIDGE VAULTS INTO FIRST PLACE AFTER 3-0 HOME WIN vs NCFC U23s
(June 1) A flurry of three first-half goals by Gideon Betz, Thibaut Jacquel and Luke Staats gave Lionsbridge FC plenty of cushion as they defeated North Carolina U23, 3-0 on June 1 at Pomoco Stadium.
(June 7) When Eren Elbustu scored in stoppage time for Lionsbridge FC, it looked like the match would end in a 1-1 draw and give the Lions a hard-earned point. But NCFC had one more trick up its sleeve, and scored a goal just seconds before the final whistle.
LIONSBRIDGE VAULTS INTO FIRST PLACE AFTER 3-0 HOME WIN vs NCFC U23s
(June 1) A flurry of three first-half goals by Gideon Betz, Thibaut Jacquel and Luke Staats gave Lionsbridge FC plenty of cushion as they defeated North Carolina U23, 3-0 on June 1 at Pomoco Stadium.
TRI-CITIES FC RALLIES IN SECOND HALF TO BEAT LIONSBRIDGE FC, 3-2
(May 28) Lionsbridge FC led twice on the road at Tri-Cities on Tuesday night, but ultimately could not hang on as the Otters scored two second-half goals to win, 3-2. Luke Brown and Rene White each tallied goals in the first half.
LIONS DROP HEARTBREAKER TO WAKE FC
(May 25) Despite a 20-3 shot advantage, Wake FC defeated Lionsbridge 1-0 on Saturday night at Pomoco Stadium.
(May 28) Lionsbridge FC led twice on the road at Tri-Cities on Tuesday night, but ultimately could not hang on as the Otters scored two second-half goals to win, 3-2. Luke Brown and Rene White each tallied goals in the first half.
LIONS DROP HEARTBREAKER TO WAKE FC
(May 25) Despite a 20-3 shot advantage, Wake FC defeated Lionsbridge 1-0 on Saturday night at Pomoco Stadium.
VIRGINIA BEACH UNITED EVENS THE CoVA CUP SERIES
(May 22) Lionsbridge FC took its first loss of the season, a 2-1 decision to Virginia Beach United, on Wednesday night at Pomoco Stadium. Rene White scored the goal for the Lions. The result leveled the Coastal Virginia Cup series, presented by Langley Federal Credit Union, at one game apiece.
(May 22) Lionsbridge FC took its first loss of the season, a 2-1 decision to Virginia Beach United, on Wednesday night at Pomoco Stadium. Rene White scored the goal for the Lions. The result leveled the Coastal Virginia Cup series, presented by Langley Federal Credit Union, at one game apiece.
Coming home undefeated from North Carolina with another point on the road. Thank you to the @BridgeDefenders for showing up tonight! pic.twitter.com/fuJ9F0DuWH
— Lionsbridge FC (@LionsbridgeFC) May 18, 2019
LIONSBRIDGE STAYS UNDEFEATED AFTER 2-2 ROAD TIE AT TOBACCO ROAD FC
(May 17) 3 road games, 2 wins, a tie and first place in the South Atlantic Division standings. Lionsbridge FC came away with a 2-2 tie at Tobacco Road on Friday night thanks to goals from Thibaut Jacquel and Ivan Militar.
LIONSBRIDGE TAKES GAME 1 of the CoVA Cup at VIRGINIA BEACH, 2-0
(May 14) Thibaut Jacquel's first half goal, Ivan Militar's second half penalty kick goal and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Rich Dearle gave Lionsbridge FC a 2-0 victory at Virginia Beach United on Tuesday, May 14. It was the first leg of the 2019 Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup, presented by Langley Federal Credit Union.
(May 14) Thibaut Jacquel's first half goal, Ivan Militar's second half penalty kick goal and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Rich Dearle gave Lionsbridge FC a 2-0 victory at Virginia Beach United on Tuesday, May 14. It was the first leg of the 2019 Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup, presented by Langley Federal Credit Union.
LIONSBRIDGE WINS SEASON OPENER AT NCFC
(May 10) Travis Cooke’s 53rd minute goal was the difference as the Lions captured three road points in the season opener at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.
(May 10) Travis Cooke’s 53rd minute goal was the difference as the Lions captured three road points in the season opener at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.
LET'S GET CRAZY, LIONSBRIDGE FC FANS!
At home games, if we score a goal after the 80th minute, everyone in attendance at Pomoco Stadium will win FREE CRAZY BREAD, thanks to our new partners: Tidewater Pie Little Caesars- Gloucester, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth. Article
At home games, if we score a goal after the 80th minute, everyone in attendance at Pomoco Stadium will win FREE CRAZY BREAD, thanks to our new partners: Tidewater Pie Little Caesars- Gloucester, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth. Article
LIDL, LIONSBRIDGE TEAM UP FOR NEW PARTNERSHIP
Hallo, Lionsbridge Football Club fans! Lionsbridge FC announced a new partnership on Tuesday that makes Lidl the official grocery store of Lionsbridge FC.
Lidl and Lionsbridge FC will conduct a food drive at the team’s July 13 game at Pomoco Stadium to benefit the Peninsula Foodbank. Selected players will make in-store appearances at Lidl’s area locations during the season where fans will have the opportunity to get autographs, take photos and win Lionsbridge FC tickets and merchandise.
Hallo, Lionsbridge Football Club fans! Lionsbridge FC announced a new partnership on Tuesday that makes Lidl the official grocery store of Lionsbridge FC.
Lidl and Lionsbridge FC will conduct a food drive at the team’s July 13 game at Pomoco Stadium to benefit the Peninsula Foodbank. Selected players will make in-store appearances at Lidl’s area locations during the season where fans will have the opportunity to get autographs, take photos and win Lionsbridge FC tickets and merchandise.
COX TO TELEVISE EVERY HOME LIONSBRIDGE FC GAME TO NEARLY A HALF-MILLION VIRGINIA HOUSEHOLDS
Live coverage will include approximately 10 games to be televised on Cox’s YurView channel, which is carried on basic cable across Virginia. Cox YurView is channel 11 (SD) and 1011 (HD) in Hampton Roads, 74 (SD) and 1074 (HD) in Fairfax County, 77 (SD) and 1077 (HD) in Fredericksburg, and 9 (SD) and 1009 (HD) in Roanoke. Full Article
Live coverage will include approximately 10 games to be televised on Cox’s YurView channel, which is carried on basic cable across Virginia. Cox YurView is channel 11 (SD) and 1011 (HD) in Hampton Roads, 74 (SD) and 1074 (HD) in Fairfax County, 77 (SD) and 1077 (HD) in Fredericksburg, and 9 (SD) and 1009 (HD) in Roanoke. Full Article
CHICK-FIL-A & LIONSBRIDGE AGREE TO MULTI-YEAR JERSEY SPONSOR DEAL
Chick-fil-A will continue to serve as the club's Official Jersey Sponsor through the 2020 season as part of the agreement. Full Article
Chick-fil-A will continue to serve as the club's Official Jersey Sponsor through the 2020 season as part of the agreement. Full Article
LIONSBRIDGE FC WELCOMES PLANET FITNESS AS OFFICIAL HEALTH CLUB PARTNER
As part of the partnership, Planet Fitness becomes the exclusive Official Health Club of Lionsbridge FC. The club’s players, coaches and staff will have access to all of Planet Fitness’ 12 Hampton Roads locations. Full Article
As part of the partnership, Planet Fitness becomes the exclusive Official Health Club of Lionsbridge FC. The club’s players, coaches and staff will have access to all of Planet Fitness’ 12 Hampton Roads locations. Full Article
