LIONSBRIDGE FC
Community-Driven Soccer Team & Affordable Family Entertainment on the Virginia Peninsula
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JP SCEARCE SIGNS PRO CONTRACT
(February 16) – Congratulations to JP Scearce (LBFC '19), who has signed a professional contract with Union Omaha in USL League One. Scearce is the seventh Lionsbridge player to sign a pro contract in the past two years. (IN THE PROS)
(February 16) – Congratulations to JP Scearce (LBFC '19), who has signed a professional contract with Union Omaha in USL League One. Scearce is the seventh Lionsbridge player to sign a pro contract in the past two years. (IN THE PROS)
THE FULL 2020 SCHEDULE IS HERE!
(February 12) – Lionsbridge FC has added seven friendlies to the 2020 schedule, highlighted by a return visit on May 20 by the Richmond Kickers of USL League One, the longest running professional soccer team in America. Including friendlies and league games, Lionsbridge FC will play 12 home games in 2020.
The schedule begins on Sunday, April 19 for a preseason game against Chowan University. The game will be fundraiser for Camp Kesem, a non-profit organization that organizes summer camps for kids whose have been impacted by a parent's cancer (FULL SCHEDULE)
(February 12) – Lionsbridge FC has added seven friendlies to the 2020 schedule, highlighted by a return visit on May 20 by the Richmond Kickers of USL League One, the longest running professional soccer team in America. Including friendlies and league games, Lionsbridge FC will play 12 home games in 2020.
The schedule begins on Sunday, April 19 for a preseason game against Chowan University. The game will be fundraiser for Camp Kesem, a non-profit organization that organizes summer camps for kids whose have been impacted by a parent's cancer (FULL SCHEDULE)
CHRIS WHALLEY RETURNS AS HEAD COACH FOR 2020 SEASON
(February 4) – Chris Whalley is back for his third season at the helm of Lionsbridge FC. Initially named head coach prior to the club's inaugural season, Whalley built the club's roster from scratch in 2018 and developed Lionsbridge into a playoff contender in each of the club's first two seasons, all while competing in USL League Two's toughest division.
In 2018, Lionsbridge finished third in the South Atlantic Division, taking points off every team in the division and placing ahead of the previous year's national champion Charlotte Eagles.
In 2019, Lionsbridge spent more days in first place than any other team in the division before getting eliminated in the final week of the season.
Under Whalley's direction, six Lionsbridge FC players have signed professional contracts in England, Sweden, Australia and the United States.
(February 4) – Chris Whalley is back for his third season at the helm of Lionsbridge FC. Initially named head coach prior to the club's inaugural season, Whalley built the club's roster from scratch in 2018 and developed Lionsbridge into a playoff contender in each of the club's first two seasons, all while competing in USL League Two's toughest division.
In 2018, Lionsbridge finished third in the South Atlantic Division, taking points off every team in the division and placing ahead of the previous year's national champion Charlotte Eagles.
In 2019, Lionsbridge spent more days in first place than any other team in the division before getting eliminated in the final week of the season.
Under Whalley's direction, six Lionsbridge FC players have signed professional contracts in England, Sweden, Australia and the United States.
IT'S HERE! THE 2020 LEAGUE TWO SCHEDULE!
(January 24) – USL League Two announced the 2020 season schedule and Lionsbridge FC will open its home schedule with two games on the weekend of May 15 and May 17 against Tri-Cities FC and new division rival West Virginia Alliance. (FULL ARTICLE | SCHEDULE)
(January 24) – USL League Two announced the 2020 season schedule and Lionsbridge FC will open its home schedule with two games on the weekend of May 15 and May 17 against Tri-Cities FC and new division rival West Virginia Alliance. (FULL ARTICLE | SCHEDULE)
OSCAR RAMSAY AND FORTIA MUNTS SIGN PRO CONTRACTS
(January 24) – Congratulations are in order for two Lionsbridge FC alumni who have signed professional contracts. Oscar Ramsay (Charlotte Independence/USA) and Fortia Munts (Valentine Eleebana Phoenix/Australia) become the fifth and sixth Lionsbridge players to sign pro contracts in the past two years. (IN THE PROS)
(January 24) – Congratulations are in order for two Lionsbridge FC alumni who have signed professional contracts. Oscar Ramsay (Charlotte Independence/USA) and Fortia Munts (Valentine Eleebana Phoenix/Australia) become the fifth and sixth Lionsbridge players to sign pro contracts in the past two years. (IN THE PROS)
LIONSBRIDGE FC NAMED USL LEAGUE TWO FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR
(December 11) – Lionsbridge FC was named the 2019 Franchise of the Year by USL League Two at the league's Winter Summit. (FULL ARTICLE)
(December 11) – Lionsbridge FC was named the 2019 Franchise of the Year by USL League Two at the league's Winter Summit. (FULL ARTICLE)
LIONSBRIDGE FC WELCOMES STATE FARM AGENT JIMMY FAY AS NEWEST SPONSOR
(December 19) – Lionsbridge Football Club and State Farm agent Jimmy Fay have teamed up for a new partnership in 2020 that will make a positive impact in the community.
As part of the sponsorship, Lionsbridge FC fans can participate in the State Farm charitable initiative, “Quotes for Good.” During the month of June, Lionsbridge FC fans who “call in, click in or walk in” to Jimmy Fay State Farm for an insurance quote will be helping raise funds for a community non-profit organization nominated by Lionsbridge FC fans. (FULL ARTICLE)
(December 19) – Lionsbridge Football Club and State Farm agent Jimmy Fay have teamed up for a new partnership in 2020 that will make a positive impact in the community.
As part of the sponsorship, Lionsbridge FC fans can participate in the State Farm charitable initiative, “Quotes for Good.” During the month of June, Lionsbridge FC fans who “call in, click in or walk in” to Jimmy Fay State Farm for an insurance quote will be helping raise funds for a community non-profit organization nominated by Lionsbridge FC fans. (FULL ARTICLE)
LIONSBRIDGE FC, RIVERSIDE HEALTH SYSTEM EXTEND PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2022
(November 7) – Lionsbridge Football Club and Riverside Health System will extend their sports medicine and community partnership through the 2022 season, leadership from the two organizations announced today.
The agreement continues the relationship between the Peninsula’s USL League Two soccer club and the Peninsula’s top health care provider. Riverside is the exclusive Sports Medicine and Athletic Training provider of Lionsbridge FC, delivering comprehensive medical services for players on match day, during training sessions and team off days. (FULL ARTICLE)
(November 7) – Lionsbridge Football Club and Riverside Health System will extend their sports medicine and community partnership through the 2022 season, leadership from the two organizations announced today.
The agreement continues the relationship between the Peninsula’s USL League Two soccer club and the Peninsula’s top health care provider. Riverside is the exclusive Sports Medicine and Athletic Training provider of Lionsbridge FC, delivering comprehensive medical services for players on match day, during training sessions and team off days. (FULL ARTICLE)
USL LEAGUE TWO RECOGNIZES LIONSBRIDGE FC FOR ITS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
(October 3, USLLeagueTwo.com) – The Hampton Roads area of Virginia has a well-documented passion for soccer. Though the interest in global soccer has been present for some time, the area hadn't recently had a club to call its own until two years ago. That changed when Lionsbridge FC was founded. (FULL ARTICLE)
(October 3, USLLeagueTwo.com) – The Hampton Roads area of Virginia has a well-documented passion for soccer. Though the interest in global soccer has been present for some time, the area hadn't recently had a club to call its own until two years ago. That changed when Lionsbridge FC was founded. (FULL ARTICLE)
ERREÀ® IS THE NEW OFFICIAL TECHNICAL PARTNER FOR LIONSBRIDGE FC
(September 11) – Erreà Sport USA and Lionsbridge Football Club are pleased to announce a new partnership starting with the 2020 season. Erreà will serve as the club’s official technical partner and will collaborate with Lionsbridge FC to design custom kits that reflect the club’s unique culture and community.
Erreà, a leading Italian sportswear company, will also exclusively manufacture Lionsbridge FC’s Season Ticket Jerseys, which are on pre-sale now. MORE...
(September 11) – Erreà Sport USA and Lionsbridge Football Club are pleased to announce a new partnership starting with the 2020 season. Erreà will serve as the club’s official technical partner and will collaborate with Lionsbridge FC to design custom kits that reflect the club’s unique culture and community.
Erreà, a leading Italian sportswear company, will also exclusively manufacture Lionsbridge FC’s Season Ticket Jerseys, which are on pre-sale now. MORE...
2019 In Review:
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.
