LIONSBRIDGE FC
Community-Driven Soccer Team & Affordable Family Entertainment on the Virginia Peninsula
Top News:
USL DELAYS START OF 2020 SEASON
(March 21) – Lionsbridge FC applauds the USL decision to delay the start of the 2020 season to align with the recommendations of the CDC. Public health is everyone's top priority.
In the meantime, we’re continuing to prepare for the 2020 season (while practicing social distancing!). We’ll be ready to put on a fantastic show once we get the green light... and know our fans will ready to cheer together!
We encourage all of our fans, friends and supporters to STAY HOME and FLATTEN THE CURVE!
Thanks for your patience and thanks for sticking with us!(SCHEDULE & TICKET INFO)
(March 21) – Lionsbridge FC applauds the USL decision to delay the start of the 2020 season to align with the recommendations of the CDC. Public health is everyone's top priority.
In the meantime, we’re continuing to prepare for the 2020 season (while practicing social distancing!). We’ll be ready to put on a fantastic show once we get the green light... and know our fans will ready to cheer together!
We encourage all of our fans, friends and supporters to STAY HOME and FLATTEN THE CURVE!
Thanks for your patience and thanks for sticking with us!(SCHEDULE & TICKET INFO)
HEY PARENTS!
Now that school is out for the year, we know you have your hands full. (As parents, we’re in the same boat!) So we created this FREE Lionsbridge-themed Playbook to give your kids a fun and educational activity while (hopefully) giving you a little bit of a break as well!
Every child who completes the Playbook will win a FREE ticket to a future Lionsbridge game and awesome prizes from many of our sponsors including Riverside, Jimmy Fay State Farm, Mosquito Joe, Cool Wave Car Wash, Clancy & Theys, Total Home Improvements and Errea.
Get the Playbook!
Now that school is out for the year, we know you have your hands full. (As parents, we’re in the same boat!) So we created this FREE Lionsbridge-themed Playbook to give your kids a fun and educational activity while (hopefully) giving you a little bit of a break as well!
Every child who completes the Playbook will win a FREE ticket to a future Lionsbridge game and awesome prizes from many of our sponsors including Riverside, Jimmy Fay State Farm, Mosquito Joe, Cool Wave Car Wash, Clancy & Theys, Total Home Improvements and Errea.
Get the Playbook!
LIONSBRIDGE WELCOMES BOWDITCH FORD AS NEW SPONSOR
(March 18) – Family owned on the Peninsula for more than 70 years, Bowditch Ford has signed on to become the newest sponsor of Lionsbridge FC.
“It is always the right time to support local and we encourage all Newport News community members to get involved when possible. We recognize those organizations that strive for excellence in the community and maintain a strong alignment of health and positivity,” Casey Rosinski, President of Bowditch Automotive said. (FULL ARTICLE)
(March 18) – Family owned on the Peninsula for more than 70 years, Bowditch Ford has signed on to become the newest sponsor of Lionsbridge FC.
“It is always the right time to support local and we encourage all Newport News community members to get involved when possible. We recognize those organizations that strive for excellence in the community and maintain a strong alignment of health and positivity,” Casey Rosinski, President of Bowditch Automotive said. (FULL ARTICLE)
LIONSBRIDGE TEAMS WITH COOL WAVE CAR WASH
(March 5) – Lionsbridge Football Club and Cool Wave Car Wash, two locally owned and operated companies, have teamed up for a new partnership. As part of the agreement, Cool Wave Car Wash becomes the official car wash partner of Lionsbridge FC.
At each home game, Lionsbridge FC will conduct a “Dirtiest Car in the Parking Lot” promotion presented by Cool Wave Car Wash. (FULL ARTICLE)
(March 5) – Lionsbridge Football Club and Cool Wave Car Wash, two locally owned and operated companies, have teamed up for a new partnership. As part of the agreement, Cool Wave Car Wash becomes the official car wash partner of Lionsbridge FC.
At each home game, Lionsbridge FC will conduct a “Dirtiest Car in the Parking Lot” promotion presented by Cool Wave Car Wash. (FULL ARTICLE)
JOE RICE CONTINUES PRO CAREER IN NEW ENGLAND
(March 3) – Congratulations to Joe Rice (LBFC '18), who has signed a professional contract with New England Revolution II in USL League One. The Virginia native was Lionsbridge's number one keeper during the club's inaugural season in 2018. Rice is one of seven former Lionsbridge FC players currently playing pro soccer. (IN THE PROS)
(March 3) – Congratulations to Joe Rice (LBFC '18), who has signed a professional contract with New England Revolution II in USL League One. The Virginia native was Lionsbridge's number one keeper during the club's inaugural season in 2018. Rice is one of seven former Lionsbridge FC players currently playing pro soccer. (IN THE PROS)
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)
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, seven 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, seven Lionsbridge FC players have signed professional contracts in England, Sweden, Australia and the United States.
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.
