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ACHERMANN'S LATE FREE KICK KEEPS LIONSBRIDGE UNBEATEN IN 3-3 DRAW VS. CHARLOTTESVILLE
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Sam Hall
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Luc Achermann
(June 14, 2025) — Luc Achermann bent in a stunning free kick in the 95th minute to lift Lionsbridge FC to a 3-3 draw against the Charlottesville Blues on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, keeping the home side undefeated through 10 matches.
After a two-hour weather delay, play began on a slick, rain-soaked field that contributed to a physical contest marked by 22 fouls and 10 yellow cards.
Sam Hall opened the scoring early, burying a left-footed strike from outside the box in the 7th minute after a loose ball fell to his feet. The Blues answered in the 42nd minute through Zsombar Pall, sending the match into halftime level at 1-1.
In the second half, Charlottesville took the lead in the 62nd minute when Luke Madden headed in a cross from Joshua Yoder, making it 2-1.
Lionsbridge responded quickly in the 70th minute when Evan Howard buried a header off a pinpoint ball from Hall, leveling the score at 2-2.
Charlottesville regained the advantage just three minutes later, as Yoder scored off a feed from Robert Sloan to put the visitors up 3-2.
Controversy erupted in the 81st minute when Ricky Louis was brought down in the box, but instead of awarding a penalty, the referee booked Louis for simulation.
Achermann provided the final twist deep into stoppage time, curling in a free kick to equalize and cap off a dramatic night on the Peninsula.
With the result, Lionsbridge improves to 7-0-3 overall (5-0-3 in the Chesapeake Division).
Lionsbridge returns to action at TowneBank Stadium on June 18 against Ashland Town.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Sam Hall
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Luc Achermann
(June 14, 2025) — Luc Achermann bent in a stunning free kick in the 95th minute to lift Lionsbridge FC to a 3-3 draw against the Charlottesville Blues on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, keeping the home side undefeated through 10 matches.
After a two-hour weather delay, play began on a slick, rain-soaked field that contributed to a physical contest marked by 22 fouls and 10 yellow cards.
Sam Hall opened the scoring early, burying a left-footed strike from outside the box in the 7th minute after a loose ball fell to his feet. The Blues answered in the 42nd minute through Zsombar Pall, sending the match into halftime level at 1-1.
In the second half, Charlottesville took the lead in the 62nd minute when Luke Madden headed in a cross from Joshua Yoder, making it 2-1.
Lionsbridge responded quickly in the 70th minute when Evan Howard buried a header off a pinpoint ball from Hall, leveling the score at 2-2.
Charlottesville regained the advantage just three minutes later, as Yoder scored off a feed from Robert Sloan to put the visitors up 3-2.
Controversy erupted in the 81st minute when Ricky Louis was brought down in the box, but instead of awarding a penalty, the referee booked Louis for simulation.
Achermann provided the final twist deep into stoppage time, curling in a free kick to equalize and cap off a dramatic night on the Peninsula.
With the result, Lionsbridge improves to 7-0-3 overall (5-0-3 in the Chesapeake Division).
Lionsbridge returns to action at TowneBank Stadium on June 18 against Ashland Town.
LIONSBRIDGE BESTS RICHMOND UNITED TO EXTEND UNBEATEN STREAK IN ALL COMPETIONS
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Tati Gutierrez
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Christian Hatley
(June 11, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC remained undefeated with a 2-1 win over Richmond United on Tuesday night at TowneBank Stadium, improving to 7-0-2 on the season.
Sam Hall opened the scoring in the 27th minute, calmly converting a penalty kick earned by Tati Gutierrez. Richmond leveled in the 54th minute when Eli Taylor finished a low cross from Chris Bovo.
Just six minutes later, Christian Hatley reclaimed the lead for Lionsbridge with a clinical half-volley after a failed clearance fell to his feet. Lionsbridge goalkeeper Ethan Chenoweth preserved the lead in the 62nd minute with a critical point-blank save, keeping the home side in control.
Lionsbridge outshot Richmond 14-4 and earned nine corner kicks to the visitors’ two. The win comes after the LBFC was ranked No. 6 in the nation in USL League Two.
Lionsbridge returns to the Chesapeake Division Saturday, June 14, when they host the Charlottesville Blues at TowneBank Stadium.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Tati Gutierrez
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Christian Hatley
(June 11, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC remained undefeated with a 2-1 win over Richmond United on Tuesday night at TowneBank Stadium, improving to 7-0-2 on the season.
Sam Hall opened the scoring in the 27th minute, calmly converting a penalty kick earned by Tati Gutierrez. Richmond leveled in the 54th minute when Eli Taylor finished a low cross from Chris Bovo.
Just six minutes later, Christian Hatley reclaimed the lead for Lionsbridge with a clinical half-volley after a failed clearance fell to his feet. Lionsbridge goalkeeper Ethan Chenoweth preserved the lead in the 62nd minute with a critical point-blank save, keeping the home side in control.
Lionsbridge outshot Richmond 14-4 and earned nine corner kicks to the visitors’ two. The win comes after the LBFC was ranked No. 6 in the nation in USL League Two.
Lionsbridge returns to the Chesapeake Division Saturday, June 14, when they host the Charlottesville Blues at TowneBank Stadium.
ULRICH, HOWARD LIFT LIONSBRIDGE PAST ANNAPOLIS IN FRONT OF 4,000 FANS
Riverside Man Of The Match: Javi Sanchez
(June 7, 2025) — Lincoln Ulrich scored early, Evan Howard scored late, and Henry Hampshaw posted a clean sheet as Lionsbridge FC remained unbeaten with a 2-0 win over the Annapolis Blues on Saturday night in front of a big crowd at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.
In a top-of-the-table clash between two of the Chesapeake Division’s early frontrunners, Ulrich opened the scoring in the 16th minute by burying a rebound after Constantinos Christou’s shot slammed off the crossbar. Howard added the insurance goal in second-half stoppage time, finishing off a late counterattack.
Javi Sanchez earned Riverside Man of the Match honors for a composed performance, while Hampshaw anchored a back line that held firm in an intense contest that saw the referee issue nine yellow cards.
It was the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Lionsbridge FC (5-0-2) remains unbeaten and continues to set the pace in the division. Annapolis (3-1-0) suffered its first loss of the season.
As a result of tonight’s match, the road to the Chesapeake title still runs through TowneBank Stadium in Newport News.
Lionsbridge returns home for its next four matches at TowneBank Stadium, starting Wednesday against Richmond United.
Riverside Man Of The Match: Javi Sanchez
(June 7, 2025) — Lincoln Ulrich scored early, Evan Howard scored late, and Henry Hampshaw posted a clean sheet as Lionsbridge FC remained unbeaten with a 2-0 win over the Annapolis Blues on Saturday night in front of a big crowd at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.
In a top-of-the-table clash between two of the Chesapeake Division’s early frontrunners, Ulrich opened the scoring in the 16th minute by burying a rebound after Constantinos Christou’s shot slammed off the crossbar. Howard added the insurance goal in second-half stoppage time, finishing off a late counterattack.
Javi Sanchez earned Riverside Man of the Match honors for a composed performance, while Hampshaw anchored a back line that held firm in an intense contest that saw the referee issue nine yellow cards.
It was the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Lionsbridge FC (5-0-2) remains unbeaten and continues to set the pace in the division. Annapolis (3-1-0) suffered its first loss of the season.
As a result of tonight’s match, the road to the Chesapeake title still runs through TowneBank Stadium in Newport News.
Lionsbridge returns home for its next four matches at TowneBank Stadium, starting Wednesday against Richmond United.
LIONSBRIDGE SETS CLUB RECORD WITH 11-2 ROUT OF VIRGINIA MARAUDERS
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Evan Howard
(June 4, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC exploded for a club-record 11 goals Wednesday night in an 11-2 thrashing of the Virginia Marauders at Segra Field in Leesburg, remaining unbeaten and atop the Chesapeake Division standings in USL League Two.
English forward Evan Howard made a dream debut for the Bridge, scoring a second-half hat trick after joining the team just last week. The Newcastle native netted in the 48th, 69th, and 74th minutes, quickly stamping his mark on the league’s most prolific attack.
Lionsbridge (5-0-2 overall, 4-0-2 league) improved to 14 points through six matches — the most in the division — with one game remaining in the first half of the season. The 11-goal outburst shattered the previous club record of eight, which had been matched just two weeks earlier.
Gabi Rodriguez opened the scoring in the 4th minute and added another just three minutes later. Lionsbridge struck five times in the first half alone, with goals from Lincoln Ulrich, Denis Krioutchenkov (twice), and Felix Ewald helping the visitors take a commanding 6-1 lead into halftime.
Krioutchenkov and Ewald each now have seven goals on the season, tied for the most in USL League Two.
Howard’s quick-fire second-half goals were followed by late finishes from Ricky Louis and Marcelo Lopes, with Louis scoring twice in the final six minutes. In total, eight Lionsbridge players recorded a goal or assist, including a pair of helpers from midfielder Josh Baker.
With 29 goals through six games, Lionsbridge leads all 140 teams in USL League Two in scoring.
Next up: a top-of-the-table showdown on the road against division newcomers Annapolis Blues (3-0-0) on Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The winner of that match will be in the driver's seat in the Chesapeake Division.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Evan Howard
(June 4, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC exploded for a club-record 11 goals Wednesday night in an 11-2 thrashing of the Virginia Marauders at Segra Field in Leesburg, remaining unbeaten and atop the Chesapeake Division standings in USL League Two.
English forward Evan Howard made a dream debut for the Bridge, scoring a second-half hat trick after joining the team just last week. The Newcastle native netted in the 48th, 69th, and 74th minutes, quickly stamping his mark on the league’s most prolific attack.
Lionsbridge (5-0-2 overall, 4-0-2 league) improved to 14 points through six matches — the most in the division — with one game remaining in the first half of the season. The 11-goal outburst shattered the previous club record of eight, which had been matched just two weeks earlier.
Gabi Rodriguez opened the scoring in the 4th minute and added another just three minutes later. Lionsbridge struck five times in the first half alone, with goals from Lincoln Ulrich, Denis Krioutchenkov (twice), and Felix Ewald helping the visitors take a commanding 6-1 lead into halftime.
Krioutchenkov and Ewald each now have seven goals on the season, tied for the most in USL League Two.
Howard’s quick-fire second-half goals were followed by late finishes from Ricky Louis and Marcelo Lopes, with Louis scoring twice in the final six minutes. In total, eight Lionsbridge players recorded a goal or assist, including a pair of helpers from midfielder Josh Baker.
With 29 goals through six games, Lionsbridge leads all 140 teams in USL League Two in scoring.
Next up: a top-of-the-table showdown on the road against division newcomers Annapolis Blues (3-0-0) on Saturday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The winner of that match will be in the driver's seat in the Chesapeake Division.
LIONSBRIDGE RALLIES FROM TWO GOALS DOWN TO DRAW NORTHERN VIRGINIA, 2-2
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Josh Baker
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Felix Ewald
(May 31, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC erased a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Northern Virginia FC on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, remaining unbeaten in Chesapeake Division play.
Trailing 2-0 at halftime after goals from Northern Virginia’s Lyons in the 10th minute and Khalaf in first-half stoppage time, Lionsbridge responded just 30 seconds into the second half with a goal from Felix Ewald.
In the 88th minute, a dangerous long throw-in from Tre Barrett led to a Northern Virginia own goal that leveled the match.
Lionsbridge, who move to 3-0-2 in the Chesapeake Divison, held the edge in shots (17-5, including an 11-1 tally in the second half) and corners (11-5) in a game that seven cautions. Two of those yellow cards were went to Northern Virginia's #7 George Khalaf, who was booked in the 29th and 44th minutes as video replay clearly showed. Remarkably, he was not sent off due to the refereeing crew's administrative error. Despite heavy protests from the Lionsbridge bench, captain and fans, play continued and Khalaf scored the game's second goal 60 seconds later, before being subbed off at halftime.
The start of the game was twice delayed for a total of 93 minutes due to multiple rounds of lightning in the area. Still, as has become customary for the league's most diehard fanbase, the Lionsbridge FC faithful waited out the delays and were rewarded with a big second half comeback from LBFC.
Lionsbridge hits the road twice next week at Marauders on Wednesday, June 4 and at Chesapeake Division newcomer Annapolis on Saturday, June 7 before hosting Richmond United on June 11.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Josh Baker
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Felix Ewald
(May 31, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC erased a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Northern Virginia FC on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, remaining unbeaten in Chesapeake Division play.
Trailing 2-0 at halftime after goals from Northern Virginia’s Lyons in the 10th minute and Khalaf in first-half stoppage time, Lionsbridge responded just 30 seconds into the second half with a goal from Felix Ewald.
In the 88th minute, a dangerous long throw-in from Tre Barrett led to a Northern Virginia own goal that leveled the match.
Lionsbridge, who move to 3-0-2 in the Chesapeake Divison, held the edge in shots (17-5, including an 11-1 tally in the second half) and corners (11-5) in a game that seven cautions. Two of those yellow cards were went to Northern Virginia's #7 George Khalaf, who was booked in the 29th and 44th minutes as video replay clearly showed. Remarkably, he was not sent off due to the refereeing crew's administrative error. Despite heavy protests from the Lionsbridge bench, captain and fans, play continued and Khalaf scored the game's second goal 60 seconds later, before being subbed off at halftime.
The start of the game was twice delayed for a total of 93 minutes due to multiple rounds of lightning in the area. Still, as has become customary for the league's most diehard fanbase, the Lionsbridge FC faithful waited out the delays and were rewarded with a big second half comeback from LBFC.
Lionsbridge hits the road twice next week at Marauders on Wednesday, June 4 and at Chesapeake Division newcomer Annapolis on Saturday, June 7 before hosting Richmond United on June 11.
LIONSBRIDGE EARNS HARD-FOUGHT 3-1 WIN AT CHRISTOS FC
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Constantinos Christou
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Damean Dominguez
(May 28, 2025) — Lionsbridge remained unbeaten in USL League Two play with a 3-1 victory over Christos FC on a rainy Wednesday night at Under Armour Stadium.
The match was played under steady rain showers — ironic given that Christos' home venue, Under Armour Stadium, has none.
After a scoreless first half that saw Lionsbridge miss a penalty and hit the crossbar, the Bridge broke through in the 53rd minute when Gabriel Rodriguez pounced on a goalkeeper deflection to open the scoring. Four minutes later, Constantinos Christou set up Damean Dominguez for a clinical finish to make it 2-0.
Christos FC pulled one back in the 66th minute through Oliver, but Christou sealed the victory in the 78th minute with a well-taken goal of his own to cap a standout performance. He was later named Riverside Man of the Match.
Lionsbridge also created several dangerous first-half chances, including a Louis header that hit the crossbar and a Bennett strike that missed just wide. Goalkeeper Tyler Hampshaw made a key save in the 21st minute to keep Christos off the board.
With the win, Lionsbridge FC improved to 4-0-1 overall and 3-0-1 in USL League Two play, taking sole possession of first place in the Chesapeake Division with 10 points. Christos FC dropped to 0-3, their worst start since joining the league four years ago.
Lionsbridge returns home this Saturday at Northern Virginia FC.
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Constantinos Christou
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Damean Dominguez
(May 28, 2025) — Lionsbridge remained unbeaten in USL League Two play with a 3-1 victory over Christos FC on a rainy Wednesday night at Under Armour Stadium.
The match was played under steady rain showers — ironic given that Christos' home venue, Under Armour Stadium, has none.
After a scoreless first half that saw Lionsbridge miss a penalty and hit the crossbar, the Bridge broke through in the 53rd minute when Gabriel Rodriguez pounced on a goalkeeper deflection to open the scoring. Four minutes later, Constantinos Christou set up Damean Dominguez for a clinical finish to make it 2-0.
Christos FC pulled one back in the 66th minute through Oliver, but Christou sealed the victory in the 78th minute with a well-taken goal of his own to cap a standout performance. He was later named Riverside Man of the Match.
Lionsbridge also created several dangerous first-half chances, including a Louis header that hit the crossbar and a Bennett strike that missed just wide. Goalkeeper Tyler Hampshaw made a key save in the 21st minute to keep Christos off the board.
With the win, Lionsbridge FC improved to 4-0-1 overall and 3-0-1 in USL League Two play, taking sole possession of first place in the Chesapeake Division with 10 points. Christos FC dropped to 0-3, their worst start since joining the league four years ago.
Lionsbridge returns home this Saturday at Northern Virginia FC.
LIONSBRIDGE SHUT OUT GREENVILLE UNITED IN FRONT OF PACKED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKNED CROWD, 3-0
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Lincoln Ulrich
(May 25, 2025) -- Lionsbridge FC remained unbeaten at home and extended its strong start to the season with a 3-0 win over Greenville United on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium.
Goalkeeper Henry Hampshaw made a game-changing penalty save in the 39th minute, denying AB Mbaye to keep the match scoreless. Just five minutes later, Lionsbridge flipped the momentum when Marcelo Lopes won a penalty and Sam Hall converted from the spot to give the hosts a 1-0 lead before halftime.
Lionsbridge doubled its advantage early in the second half, as Gabriel Rodriguez set up Christian Hatley for a tap-in finish in the 49th minute. Lincoln Ulrich capped the night in the 88th minute, heading home a cross from Luc Acherman to seal the 3-0 victory.
Lionsbridge outshot Greenville 19-5 and improved to 3-0-1 on the season. The club has yet to concede a goal at home this season.
Next up, the team travels to Christos FC for a Chesapeake Division match before returning to host Northern Virginia FC on Saturday, May 31.
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Lincoln Ulrich
(May 25, 2025) -- Lionsbridge FC remained unbeaten at home and extended its strong start to the season with a 3-0 win over Greenville United on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium.
Goalkeeper Henry Hampshaw made a game-changing penalty save in the 39th minute, denying AB Mbaye to keep the match scoreless. Just five minutes later, Lionsbridge flipped the momentum when Marcelo Lopes won a penalty and Sam Hall converted from the spot to give the hosts a 1-0 lead before halftime.
Lionsbridge doubled its advantage early in the second half, as Gabriel Rodriguez set up Christian Hatley for a tap-in finish in the 49th minute. Lincoln Ulrich capped the night in the 88th minute, heading home a cross from Luc Acherman to seal the 3-0 victory.
Lionsbridge outshot Greenville 19-5 and improved to 3-0-1 on the season. The club has yet to concede a goal at home this season.
Next up, the team travels to Christos FC for a Chesapeake Division match before returning to host Northern Virginia FC on Saturday, May 31.
LIONSBRIDGE ERUPTS FOR 8-1 WIN at PATUXENT BEHIND DUAL HAT TRICKS
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Denis Krioutchenkov
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Gabi Rodriguez
🎥 Highlights
(May 21, 2025) -- Lionsbridge erupted for six first half goals on the way to a lopsided 8-1 win against Patuxent FA on a cold, rainy Wednesday night in Maryland. Felix Ewald and Denis Krioutchenkov both scored hat tricks, the first time in club history that two Lionsbridge players scored a hat trick in the same game.
Ewald struck three times in the first half, finishing off his hat trick in the 42nd minute after earlier goals in the 15th and 26th. He was substituted off at halftime, along with three other starters.
Krioutchenkov opened the scoring in the 4th minute and capped his own hat trick with goals in the 32nd and 85th, earning Riverside Man of the Match honors.
Gabi Rodriguez and Sam Hall added goals for the visitors, who remain unbeaten and sit atop the Chesapeake Division at 2-0-1 (7 points).
Lionsbridge could have scored even more in the second half, but twice hit the post and saw two more chances cleared off the line.
Bennett added three assists to add to existing his career club record, with Baker and Christou each chipping in one.
Lionsbridge returns home Sunday night, May 25 for a friendly against Greenville United. It will be Mosquito Joe Night with a chance to meet Langley Speedway driver Mad Dog and a postgame fireworks show, presented by Bowditch Ford.
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Denis Krioutchenkov
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Gabi Rodriguez
🎥 Highlights
(May 21, 2025) -- Lionsbridge erupted for six first half goals on the way to a lopsided 8-1 win against Patuxent FA on a cold, rainy Wednesday night in Maryland. Felix Ewald and Denis Krioutchenkov both scored hat tricks, the first time in club history that two Lionsbridge players scored a hat trick in the same game.
Ewald struck three times in the first half, finishing off his hat trick in the 42nd minute after earlier goals in the 15th and 26th. He was substituted off at halftime, along with three other starters.
Krioutchenkov opened the scoring in the 4th minute and capped his own hat trick with goals in the 32nd and 85th, earning Riverside Man of the Match honors.
Gabi Rodriguez and Sam Hall added goals for the visitors, who remain unbeaten and sit atop the Chesapeake Division at 2-0-1 (7 points).
Lionsbridge could have scored even more in the second half, but twice hit the post and saw two more chances cleared off the line.
Bennett added three assists to add to existing his career club record, with Baker and Christou each chipping in one.
Lionsbridge returns home Sunday night, May 25 for a friendly against Greenville United. It will be Mosquito Joe Night with a chance to meet Langley Speedway driver Mad Dog and a postgame fireworks show, presented by Bowditch Ford.
LIONSBRIDGE ROLLS PAST VIRGINIA MARAUDERS, 4-0
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Javi Sanchez
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Ricky Louis
(May 18, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC delivered a dominant performance in its home opener Sunday night, defeating the Virginia Marauders 4-0 in front of a big crowd at TowneBank Stadium.
Felix Ewald opened the scoring in the 6th minute, heading in a flicked pass from Damean Dominguez to give Lionsbridge an early 1-0 lead — and send the crowd home with free Chick-fil-A. The goal stood as the lone tally through halftime, with goalkeeper Toby Mawer making a leaping save in the 23rd minute to deny the Marauders’ first shot of the night.
Lionsbridge pulled away after the break with three second-half goals. Ricky Louis doubled the lead in the 67th minute on an assist from Constantinos Christou. Denis Krioutchenkov added a third in the 75th minute off a feed from Andrew Bennett, and Tre Barrett capped the night in the 86th minute, finishing a pass from Christian Hatley.
Lionsbridge outshot the Marauders 26-4 and earned six corners to the visitors’ three. Mawer finished with two saves, while the Marauders' goalkeeper recorded six. The visitors were shown three yellow cards, including one for a foul on Krioutchenkov just outside the box in the 8th minute.
With the win, Lionsbridge moves to 1-0-1 in league play, tied for first place in the Chesapeake Division. The team travels to Patuxent on Wednesday before returning home to face Greenville United next Sunday at TowneBank Stadium.
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Javi Sanchez
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Ricky Louis
(May 18, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC delivered a dominant performance in its home opener Sunday night, defeating the Virginia Marauders 4-0 in front of a big crowd at TowneBank Stadium.
Felix Ewald opened the scoring in the 6th minute, heading in a flicked pass from Damean Dominguez to give Lionsbridge an early 1-0 lead — and send the crowd home with free Chick-fil-A. The goal stood as the lone tally through halftime, with goalkeeper Toby Mawer making a leaping save in the 23rd minute to deny the Marauders’ first shot of the night.
Lionsbridge pulled away after the break with three second-half goals. Ricky Louis doubled the lead in the 67th minute on an assist from Constantinos Christou. Denis Krioutchenkov added a third in the 75th minute off a feed from Andrew Bennett, and Tre Barrett capped the night in the 86th minute, finishing a pass from Christian Hatley.
Lionsbridge outshot the Marauders 26-4 and earned six corners to the visitors’ three. Mawer finished with two saves, while the Marauders' goalkeeper recorded six. The visitors were shown three yellow cards, including one for a foul on Krioutchenkov just outside the box in the 8th minute.
With the win, Lionsbridge moves to 1-0-1 in league play, tied for first place in the Chesapeake Division. The team travels to Patuxent on Wednesday before returning home to face Greenville United next Sunday at TowneBank Stadium.
LIONSBRIDGE DRAWS 2-2 at VIRGINIA BEACH; EXTENDS UNBEAT RUN to 14 IN THE 757 RIVALRY
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Felix Ewald
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Ricky Louis
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — (May 10, 2025) Lionsbridge FC opened its 2025 campaign with a 2-2 draw against Virginia Beach United on Saturday night at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, extending its unbeaten streak in the 757 rivalry to 14 matches.
Ricky Louis (25') and Felix Ewald (50') scored for Lionsbridge, while VBU equalized late in the 88th minute to salvage a point in the first leg of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup.
It was a night of debuts, with seven new Lionsbridge players making their first appearance in the early high-stakes Chesapeake Division clash. VBU scored in the 14th minute and again near full time to bookend the hosts’ goals.
Lionsbridge leveled the score in the with Louis' 25th minute goal, set up by a sharp assist from Denis Krioutchenkov. Ewald put the 'Bridge ahead 2-1 early in the second half, carrying the ball downfield and finishing cleanly in the 50th minute.
Key moments followed, including a goal-line clearance by Louis in the 71st and a last-gasp free kick opportunity after Hatley was fouled outside the box in stoppage time.
Damean Dominguez halted multiple VBU counterattacks, including a crucial stop in the 90th minute. Goalkeeper Henry Hampshaw also came up big with a 1-on-1 save in the 39th.
Lionsbridge now holds an all-time record against Virginia Beach United of 11 win, 1 loss and 4 draws.
The rematch against VBU on June 21 at TowneBank Stadium in Newport News will determine the winner of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup, a trophy that Lionsbridge has never lost.
More immediately, though, Lionsbridge opens the home portion of its 2025 schedule this coming Wednesday, May 14, against Grove United.
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Felix Ewald
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Ricky Louis
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — (May 10, 2025) Lionsbridge FC opened its 2025 campaign with a 2-2 draw against Virginia Beach United on Saturday night at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, extending its unbeaten streak in the 757 rivalry to 14 matches.
Ricky Louis (25') and Felix Ewald (50') scored for Lionsbridge, while VBU equalized late in the 88th minute to salvage a point in the first leg of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup.
It was a night of debuts, with seven new Lionsbridge players making their first appearance in the early high-stakes Chesapeake Division clash. VBU scored in the 14th minute and again near full time to bookend the hosts’ goals.
Lionsbridge leveled the score in the with Louis' 25th minute goal, set up by a sharp assist from Denis Krioutchenkov. Ewald put the 'Bridge ahead 2-1 early in the second half, carrying the ball downfield and finishing cleanly in the 50th minute.
Key moments followed, including a goal-line clearance by Louis in the 71st and a last-gasp free kick opportunity after Hatley was fouled outside the box in stoppage time.
Damean Dominguez halted multiple VBU counterattacks, including a crucial stop in the 90th minute. Goalkeeper Henry Hampshaw also came up big with a 1-on-1 save in the 39th.
Lionsbridge now holds an all-time record against Virginia Beach United of 11 win, 1 loss and 4 draws.
The rematch against VBU on June 21 at TowneBank Stadium in Newport News will determine the winner of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup, a trophy that Lionsbridge has never lost.
More immediately, though, Lionsbridge opens the home portion of its 2025 schedule this coming Wednesday, May 14, against Grove United.
USL ANNOUNCES CHESAPEAKE DIVISION ALIGNMENT
USL League Two released the full Chesapeake Division membership for the 2025 season on February 11.
USL League Two newcomer, Annapolis Blues, joins the returning seven Chesapeake Division clubs: Charlottesville Blues, Christos FC, Northern Virginia FC, Patuxent FA, Virginia Beach United, Virginia Marauders, and Lionsbridge FC.
USL League Two released the full Chesapeake Division membership for the 2025 season on February 11.
USL League Two newcomer, Annapolis Blues, joins the returning seven Chesapeake Division clubs: Charlottesville Blues, Christos FC, Northern Virginia FC, Patuxent FA, Virginia Beach United, Virginia Marauders, and Lionsbridge FC.
This Is Lionsbridge FC
⭐ USL League Two National Finalist (2023)
🏆 USL League Two Eastern Conference Champion (2023)
⭐ USL League Two Eastern Conference Runner-Up (2024)
🏆 Chesapeake Division Champion (2022, 2023, 2024)
⭐ USL League Two Playoff Host (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
⭐ Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Qualifier (2023, 2024, 2025)
🏆 Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup winner (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
🏆 Commonwealth Cup Champion (2018)
🏆 USL League Two Eastern Conference Champion (2023)
⭐ USL League Two Eastern Conference Runner-Up (2024)
🏆 Chesapeake Division Champion (2022, 2023, 2024)
⭐ USL League Two Playoff Host (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
⭐ Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Qualifier (2023, 2024, 2025)
🏆 Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup winner (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
🏆 Commonwealth Cup Champion (2018)
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)
