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WEDNESDAY'S GAME CANCELLED DUE TO UNHEALTHY AIR QUALITY
The June 7 game is cancelled due to unhealthy air quality as a result of the smoke drift from the wildfires. As of 12:20pm, the official air quality index at 190 in Newport News. Any reading over 150 is considered unhealthy and dangerous for strenuous outdoor activity. Air quality is expected to worsen throughout the day.
USL League Two is cancelling tonight's games throughout the East Coast due to the unhealthy air quality conditions.
We sincerely apologize and hope to see you on Saturday, June 17 when we host D.C. United U23s at TowneBank Stadium.
THE CUP STAYS HOME!
Lionsbridge FC captured the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup for a fifth consecutive season with a decisive 3-0 win against Virginia Beach United in front of another rowdy crowd at TowneBank Stadium on Saturday night.
The June 7 game is cancelled due to unhealthy air quality as a result of the smoke drift from the wildfires. As of 12:20pm, the official air quality index at 190 in Newport News. Any reading over 150 is considered unhealthy and dangerous for strenuous outdoor activity. Air quality is expected to worsen throughout the day.
USL League Two is cancelling tonight's games throughout the East Coast due to the unhealthy air quality conditions.
We sincerely apologize and hope to see you on Saturday, June 17 when we host D.C. United U23s at TowneBank Stadium.
THE CUP STAYS HOME!
Lionsbridge FC captured the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup for a fifth consecutive season with a decisive 3-0 win against Virginia Beach United in front of another rowdy crowd at TowneBank Stadium on Saturday night.
THREE SECOND HALF GOALS PROPEL LIONSBRIDGE TO ROAD VICTORY
It took Lionsbridge FC 47 minutes to find the breakthrough, but the floodgates finally opened in the second half on the way to a dominating 3-0 road win at Virginia Marauders on Wednesday night.
Tai-Reece Chisholm opened the scoring moments after halftime following an unselfish pass from David Wrona. Harri Rowe added a free kick goal in the 56th and Celestin Blondel put a bow on three points with a goal in the 83rd.
Lionsbridge was on the front foot from the start, mounting scoring opportunity after scoring opportunity. But a Marauders red card in the 31st minute tilted the field even more. Lionsbridge had 10 first half corner kicks and by game’s end, had outshot Marauders 25-4.
Tyler Hogan recorded his third clean sheet in four league games.
Lionsbridge extended its Chesapeake Division lead to 6 points heading into Saturday’s rivalry game against second-place Virginia Beach United at home.
It took Lionsbridge FC 47 minutes to find the breakthrough, but the floodgates finally opened in the second half on the way to a dominating 3-0 road win at Virginia Marauders on Wednesday night.
Tai-Reece Chisholm opened the scoring moments after halftime following an unselfish pass from David Wrona. Harri Rowe added a free kick goal in the 56th and Celestin Blondel put a bow on three points with a goal in the 83rd.
Lionsbridge was on the front foot from the start, mounting scoring opportunity after scoring opportunity. But a Marauders red card in the 31st minute tilted the field even more. Lionsbridge had 10 first half corner kicks and by game’s end, had outshot Marauders 25-4.
Tyler Hogan recorded his third clean sheet in four league games.
Lionsbridge extended its Chesapeake Division lead to 6 points heading into Saturday’s rivalry game against second-place Virginia Beach United at home.
MOTHER NATURE 1, TOWNEBANK STADIUM 0
Today's match (May 28) against Ole Sporting is canceled due to unplayable field conditions. The match will not be rescheduled, but the fireworks will be! Date to be announced later.
Individuals who purchased a single game ticket for tonight's game can exchange it for a future 2023 Lionsbridge FC game or get a refund. To trade your ticket, just stop by the ticket office on a future game day.
We look forward to playing in front of you all on Saturday, June 3!
Today's match (May 28) against Ole Sporting is canceled due to unplayable field conditions. The match will not be rescheduled, but the fireworks will be! Date to be announced later.
Individuals who purchased a single game ticket for tonight's game can exchange it for a future 2023 Lionsbridge FC game or get a refund. To trade your ticket, just stop by the ticket office on a future game day.
We look forward to playing in front of you all on Saturday, June 3!
LIONSBRIDGE FC ROLLS PAST PATUXENT, 2-0
Two first-half goals propelled Lionsbridge FC to a decisive road win at Patuxent FA late Wednesday night. With the win, the 'Bridge remained perfect on the young season, collecting all nine available points through three division games.
Sam Hall put LBFC on the scoreboard in the first minute after Logan Finnigan earned a penalty just 11 seconds in the game. 41 seconds later, Hall buried the spot kick for the fastest goal in Lionsbridge history.
In the 18th minute, David Wrona scored his first goal for LBFC on a beautiful cross from Lee Wattam.
Tyler Hogan and the Lionsbridge backline stymied Patuxent all game long and kept their third clean sheet in four games.
Two first-half goals propelled Lionsbridge FC to a decisive road win at Patuxent FA late Wednesday night. With the win, the 'Bridge remained perfect on the young season, collecting all nine available points through three division games.
Sam Hall put LBFC on the scoreboard in the first minute after Logan Finnigan earned a penalty just 11 seconds in the game. 41 seconds later, Hall buried the spot kick for the fastest goal in Lionsbridge history.
In the 18th minute, David Wrona scored his first goal for LBFC on a beautiful cross from Lee Wattam.
Tyler Hogan and the Lionsbridge backline stymied Patuxent all game long and kept their third clean sheet in four games.
LIONSBRIDGE FC DEFEATS NORTHERN VIRGINIA, 4-1
The 'Bridge stayed undefeated (3-0) with a convincing 4-1 victory against Northern Virginia on Sunday night at TowneBank Stadium. Two goals by Logan Finnegan, one by Sam Hall and one from Tommy Shepherd.
The 'Bridge stayed undefeated (3-0) with a convincing 4-1 victory against Northern Virginia on Sunday night at TowneBank Stadium. Two goals by Logan Finnegan, one by Sam Hall and one from Tommy Shepherd.
LIONSBRIDGE FC BEATS VIRGINIA BEACH, 2-0, ON MOTHER’S DAY
Charlie Elliott’s first half goal and Sam Hall’s second half penalty was more than enough for Lionsbridge to defeat Virginia Beach United in the league opener for both teams. The ‘Bridge improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in USL League Two play.
Goalkeeper Tyler Hogan recorded his second straight clean sheet.
Lionsbridge beat VBU for the fifth consecutive time and upped its all-time record against its 757 rivals to 8 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties.
The teams will square off two more times this season to determine the 2023 winner of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup, a trophy LBFC has never lost. Both games will take place at TowneBank Stadium on June 3 and July 3.
Charlie Elliott’s first half goal and Sam Hall’s second half penalty was more than enough for Lionsbridge to defeat Virginia Beach United in the league opener for both teams. The ‘Bridge improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in USL League Two play.
Goalkeeper Tyler Hogan recorded his second straight clean sheet.
Lionsbridge beat VBU for the fifth consecutive time and upped its all-time record against its 757 rivals to 8 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties.
The teams will square off two more times this season to determine the 2023 winner of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup, a trophy LBFC has never lost. Both games will take place at TowneBank Stadium on June 3 and July 3.
LIONSBRIDGE FC WINS IN FRONT OF BIG OPENING NIGHT CROWD
Tai-Reese Chisholm's 9th minute goal, Sam Hall's first-half penalty and Andres Labate's header at the final whistle lifted Lionsbridge FC to a 3-0 season-opening win against Grove United.
The 10th largest crowd in Lionsbridge history went home happy with a victory, a clean sheet and a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich thanks to Labate's header.
Lionsbridge extended its regular season unbeaten streak at TowneBank Stadium to 23 matches dating back to 2019.
The 'Bridge goes on the road this Sunday, May 14 to play its cross-water rival, Virginia Beach United. It will be the first league game of the season and the first leg of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup. The team's next home game is Sunday, May 21 against Northern Virginia FC.
Tai-Reese Chisholm's 9th minute goal, Sam Hall's first-half penalty and Andres Labate's header at the final whistle lifted Lionsbridge FC to a 3-0 season-opening win against Grove United.
The 10th largest crowd in Lionsbridge history went home happy with a victory, a clean sheet and a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich thanks to Labate's header.
Lionsbridge extended its regular season unbeaten streak at TowneBank Stadium to 23 matches dating back to 2019.
The 'Bridge goes on the road this Sunday, May 14 to play its cross-water rival, Virginia Beach United. It will be the first league game of the season and the first leg of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup. The team's next home game is Sunday, May 21 against Northern Virginia FC.
SEASON OPENER ALMOST HERE!
Lionsbridge FC kicks off the new season on Wednesday, May 10 against Grove United, the first of 11 dates on the 2023 home schedule.
Head coach Chris Whalley and his staff are back for a sixth season. They return nine players from last year's Chesapeake Division championship team.
The returners include captain Sam Hall (8g, 1a), Coleman Jennings (5g, 9a), Andrew Bennett (5g, 9a), Charlie Elliott (4g, 3a), Davide Materazzi (3g, 1a), Joe Core (2g, 5a), Lee Wattam and goalkeepers Jimmy DiMaggio and Connor Gates.
Together, they accounted for 43% of the team's goals and 57% of assists. The club's full roster can be found here.
Season ticket jerseys, wristbands and single game tickets are available now (LINK).
Lionsbridge FC kicks off the new season on Wednesday, May 10 against Grove United, the first of 11 dates on the 2023 home schedule.
Head coach Chris Whalley and his staff are back for a sixth season. They return nine players from last year's Chesapeake Division championship team.
The returners include captain Sam Hall (8g, 1a), Coleman Jennings (5g, 9a), Andrew Bennett (5g, 9a), Charlie Elliott (4g, 3a), Davide Materazzi (3g, 1a), Joe Core (2g, 5a), Lee Wattam and goalkeepers Jimmy DiMaggio and Connor Gates.
Together, they accounted for 43% of the team's goals and 57% of assists. The club's full roster can be found here.
Season ticket jerseys, wristbands and single game tickets are available now (LINK).
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
When school is out, soccer is on! Lionsbridge Summer Camps are designed for young players of all abilities (ages 5-15). Your daughter or son will receive small group instruction from their favorite local soccer heroes, the players and coaches of Lionsbridge FC. Camp sessions in Newport News, York County, Smithfield, Suffolk and Gloucester.
When school is out, soccer is on! Lionsbridge Summer Camps are designed for young players of all abilities (ages 5-15). Your daughter or son will receive small group instruction from their favorite local soccer heroes, the players and coaches of Lionsbridge FC. Camp sessions in Newport News, York County, Smithfield, Suffolk and Gloucester.
2023 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Clear your calendar, call your friends! The 2023 Lionsbridge FC regular season schedule has been released.
Lionsbridge will play at least 11 home this season at TowneBank Stadium on the campus of Christopher Newport University, beginning Wednesday, May 10 against Grove United.
Lionsbridge will look to repeat as USL League Two Chesapeake Division champions against division rivals Christos FC, Northern Virginia FC, Patuxent FA, Virginia Beach United and division newcomer Virginia Marauders.
D.C. United U-23s will make pay a visit to the Peninsula on June 17, their first trip to TowneBank Stadium since 2019. Lionsbridge will also host regional rivals Ashland Town FC, Greenville FC and Ole Sporting.
Season and single game tickets are on sale now. The full schedule can be found HERE.
Clear your calendar, call your friends! The 2023 Lionsbridge FC regular season schedule has been released.
Lionsbridge will play at least 11 home this season at TowneBank Stadium on the campus of Christopher Newport University, beginning Wednesday, May 10 against Grove United.
Lionsbridge will look to repeat as USL League Two Chesapeake Division champions against division rivals Christos FC, Northern Virginia FC, Patuxent FA, Virginia Beach United and division newcomer Virginia Marauders.
D.C. United U-23s will make pay a visit to the Peninsula on June 17, their first trip to TowneBank Stadium since 2019. Lionsbridge will also host regional rivals Ashland Town FC, Greenville FC and Ole Sporting.
Season and single game tickets are on sale now. The full schedule can be found HERE.
2023 HOME / SEASON TICKET JERSEY REVEALED!
Food Lion is officially introduced as Lionsbridge FC's front of jersey sponsor. The grocery store chain has agreed to an expanded sponsorship agreement through 2024 that will see the Food Lion logo on the front of LBFC team and fan jerseys.
Food Lion is officially introduced as Lionsbridge FC's front of jersey sponsor. The grocery store chain has agreed to an expanded sponsorship agreement through 2024 that will see the Food Lion logo on the front of LBFC team and fan jerseys.
12-Count Nugget, Count Me In! Count Me In!
Lionsbridge and Chick-fil-A announce a new 3-year partnership extension through 2025! The popular header goal promotion continues as does the FREE Community Youth Soccer Summer Clinic, the Chick-fil-A Halftime Kids Shootout and much more. New in 2023, Chick-fil-A will receive logo placement on the sleeve of the Season Ticket Jerseys.
Lionsbridge and Chick-fil-A announce a new 3-year partnership extension through 2025! The popular header goal promotion continues as does the FREE Community Youth Soccer Summer Clinic, the Chick-fil-A Halftime Kids Shootout and much more. New in 2023, Chick-fil-A will receive logo placement on the sleeve of the Season Ticket Jerseys.
2022 LIONSBRIDGE SEASON RECAP
Lionsbridge completed an undefeated regular season with 16 wins, 2 draws and no defeats on the way to a Chesapeake Division Championship, the club's first division title. Lionsbridge went 12-0-2 (38 points) in league play and claimed the USL League Two playoffs #1 seed.
For the second straight season, Lionsbridge hosted the first and second rounds of the playoffs but were ousted in the first round by Vermont Green FC, 2-1.
Lionsbridge finished second out of 115 teams nationally in attendance, broke a club-record for a single game crowd on July 3 with 3,547 as the 'Bridge defeated Virginia Beach United to win the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup for a fourth straight year. It was the largest crowd in USL League Two in 2022.
Danny Lokko led the team with nine goals. Coleman Jennings and Andrew Bennett tied for the team lead with nine assists.
With the top regular season record in USL League Two in 2022, Lionsbridge earned its first-ever bid to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and will compete in America's most prestigious tournament in 2023.
Below is a YouTube playlist with the highlights from every game in the magical 2022 season:
Lionsbridge completed an undefeated regular season with 16 wins, 2 draws and no defeats on the way to a Chesapeake Division Championship, the club's first division title. Lionsbridge went 12-0-2 (38 points) in league play and claimed the USL League Two playoffs #1 seed.
For the second straight season, Lionsbridge hosted the first and second rounds of the playoffs but were ousted in the first round by Vermont Green FC, 2-1.
Lionsbridge finished second out of 115 teams nationally in attendance, broke a club-record for a single game crowd on July 3 with 3,547 as the 'Bridge defeated Virginia Beach United to win the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup for a fourth straight year. It was the largest crowd in USL League Two in 2022.
Danny Lokko led the team with nine goals. Coleman Jennings and Andrew Bennett tied for the team lead with nine assists.
With the top regular season record in USL League Two in 2022, Lionsbridge earned its first-ever bid to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and will compete in America's most prestigious tournament in 2023.
Below is a YouTube playlist with the highlights from every game in the magical 2022 season:
This Is Lionsbridge FC
LIONSBRIDGE FC NAMED USL LEAGUE TWO FRANCHISE OF THE YEAR
Lionsbridge FC was named the Franchise of the Year by USL League Two at the league's Winter Summit. (FULL ARTICLE)
Lionsbridge FC was named the Franchise of the Year by USL League Two at the league's Winter Summit. (FULL ARTICLE)
USL LEAGUE TWO RECOGNIZES LIONSBRIDGE FC FOR ITS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
(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)
(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)
