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LIONSBRIDGE WINS A THRILLER AGAINST ASHLAND TOWN, 1-0
It took all 90 minutes for Lionsbridge FC, one of the top scoring teams in USL League Two, to finally find the back of the net. But Coleman Jennings got onto the end of a beautiful cross from James Bradley for the game's only goal in front of a buzzing crowd at TowneBank Stadium.
Lionsbridge controlled the action for almost the entire match and generated a ton of chances, but couldn't break through until the end. Goalkeeper Marc Huzen made two stellar first half saves to keep the game level.
With the win, Lionsbridge improves its record to 10-0-2 in all competitions and finishes off an undefeated June.
It took all 90 minutes for Lionsbridge FC, one of the top scoring teams in USL League Two, to finally find the back of the net. But Coleman Jennings got onto the end of a beautiful cross from James Bradley for the game's only goal in front of a buzzing crowd at TowneBank Stadium.
Lionsbridge controlled the action for almost the entire match and generated a ton of chances, but couldn't break through until the end. Goalkeeper Marc Huzen made two stellar first half saves to keep the game level.
With the win, Lionsbridge improves its record to 10-0-2 in all competitions and finishes off an undefeated June.
THIS ONE GOES TO ELEVEN: Lionsbridge Sails Past Prep4Pro, 5-1
Lionsbridge extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games in a Father's Day friendly against Prep4Pro from Richmond, Va. Danny Lokko and Maxi Hopfer each scored twice and Andrew Bennett got into scoring column as well.
Lionsbridge was able to rotate the squad with 19 players getting into the action. The 'Bridge returns to action next Saturday night against Ashland Town FC.
Lionsbridge extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games in a Father's Day friendly against Prep4Pro from Richmond, Va. Danny Lokko and Maxi Hopfer each scored twice and Andrew Bennett got into scoring column as well.
Lionsbridge was able to rotate the squad with 19 players getting into the action. The 'Bridge returns to action next Saturday night against Ashland Town FC.
STILL UNBEATEN: Lionsbridge Rallies Twice to Tie at Northern Virginia, 2-2
Kisa Kiingi's 90th minute goal kept Lionsbridge's unbeaten streak intact as the 'Bridge tied Northern Virginia 2-2 on Wednesday night. LBFC is unbeaten in its first 10 games to start the season (8-0-2). Lionsbridge found itself trailing for only the second time this season, down 1-0 at halftime. But Charlie Elliott drew a penalty in the 71st minute that Sam Hall converted. Northern Virginia reclaimed the lead in stoppage time with a penalty due to a hand ball in the box. At that point, it looked like Lionsbridge would suffer its first defeat of the season, but in the game's final seconds, Omar Aboutaleb, who scored a late game-winner earlier in the week, served a ball into the box and Kiingi headed it home.
The DC area native was named Riverside Man of the Match for his game-tying goal and stellar play at right back.
Kisa Kiingi's 90th minute goal kept Lionsbridge's unbeaten streak intact as the 'Bridge tied Northern Virginia 2-2 on Wednesday night. LBFC is unbeaten in its first 10 games to start the season (8-0-2). Lionsbridge found itself trailing for only the second time this season, down 1-0 at halftime. But Charlie Elliott drew a penalty in the 71st minute that Sam Hall converted. Northern Virginia reclaimed the lead in stoppage time with a penalty due to a hand ball in the box. At that point, it looked like Lionsbridge would suffer its first defeat of the season, but in the game's final seconds, Omar Aboutaleb, who scored a late game-winner earlier in the week, served a ball into the box and Kiingi headed it home.
The DC area native was named Riverside Man of the Match for his game-tying goal and stellar play at right back.
THE STREAK CONTINUES: Lionsbridge Wins at Patuxent, 2-1
Omar Aboutaleb's 82nd minute blast lifted Lionsbridge FC to a hard-fought 2-1 win on the road at pesky Patuxent FA on Saturday night. The win kept Lionsbridge in first place in the USL League Two Chesapeake Division and extended its season-opening unbeaten streak to 9 games (8-0-1).
LBFC dominated play right out of the chute with numerous scoring chances, starting with an Adam Davie shot just nine seconds into game. But the 'Bridge needed stoppage time in the first half to finally crack the seal. Davide Materazzi's 45th minute volley gave Lionsbridge the lead, but Patuxent tied it almost immediately and just before halftime.
James Bradley earned Riverside Man of the Man honors for his excellent work up and down the left flank.
Omar Aboutaleb's 82nd minute blast lifted Lionsbridge FC to a hard-fought 2-1 win on the road at pesky Patuxent FA on Saturday night. The win kept Lionsbridge in first place in the USL League Two Chesapeake Division and extended its season-opening unbeaten streak to 9 games (8-0-1).
LBFC dominated play right out of the chute with numerous scoring chances, starting with an Adam Davie shot just nine seconds into game. But the 'Bridge needed stoppage time in the first half to finally crack the seal. Davide Materazzi's 45th minute volley gave Lionsbridge the lead, but Patuxent tied it almost immediately and just before halftime.
James Bradley earned Riverside Man of the Man honors for his excellent work up and down the left flank.
WORTH THE WAIT: Lionsbridge Edges Patuxent, 1-0
A vocal, enthusiastic hoard of Lionsbridge fans waited out a 1-hour lightning delay to watch the 'Bridge stay undefeated with a 1-0 win against visiting Patuxent on Wednesday. Danny Lokko's left-footed laser in the 35th minute was all the scoring LBFC would need. The Lionsbridge defense posted its third clean sheet in six league games.
A vocal, enthusiastic hoard of Lionsbridge fans waited out a 1-hour lightning delay to watch the 'Bridge stay undefeated with a 1-0 win against visiting Patuxent on Wednesday. Danny Lokko's left-footed laser in the 35th minute was all the scoring LBFC would need. The Lionsbridge defense posted its third clean sheet in six league games.
LIONSBRIDGE STOMPS NORTHERN VIRGINIA, 5-1
The Bridge pulled into a tie for first place in the Chesapeake Division with a dominating 5-1 win against visiting Northern Virginia FC. LBFC jumped on top early with Andrew Bennett's goal in the 10th minute. Four other players found the back of the net as LBFC remained unbeaten on the season at 6-0-1 overall and 4-0-1 in league play.
Lionsbridge hosts Patuxent FA this Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium.
The Bridge pulled into a tie for first place in the Chesapeake Division with a dominating 5-1 win against visiting Northern Virginia FC. LBFC jumped on top early with Andrew Bennett's goal in the 10th minute. Four other players found the back of the net as LBFC remained unbeaten on the season at 6-0-1 overall and 4-0-1 in league play.
Lionsbridge hosts Patuxent FA this Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium.
THE CUP STAYS HOME!
Lionsbridge took all the drama out of the 2022 Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup by logging a 1-0 win at Virginia Beach on Wednesday. The Bridge have already won the first two of the season's three matchups, thereby clinching the cup for a fourth consecutive year.
Charlie Elliott's 47th minute header off a Kisa Kiingi corner kick was the difference in this one as Lionsbridge extended its season-opening unbeaten streak to six games.
Lionsbridge took all the drama out of the 2022 Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup by logging a 1-0 win at Virginia Beach on Wednesday. The Bridge have already won the first two of the season's three matchups, thereby clinching the cup for a fourth consecutive year.
Charlie Elliott's 47th minute header off a Kisa Kiingi corner kick was the difference in this one as Lionsbridge extended its season-opening unbeaten streak to six games.
LIONSBRIDGE STAYS UNBEATEN with DOMINATING 7-1 WIN
A tremendous Memorial Day weekend crowd got it all on Sunday night: a commanding 7-1 win for Lionsbridge FC, perfect weather, free Chick-fil-A thanks to a goal on a header and post-game fireworks.
Lionsbridge got goals from seven different players as the team stepped out of USL League Two play for the night.
A tremendous Memorial Day weekend crowd got it all on Sunday night: a commanding 7-1 win for Lionsbridge FC, perfect weather, free Chick-fil-A thanks to a goal on a header and post-game fireworks.
Lionsbridge got goals from seven different players as the team stepped out of USL League Two play for the night.
LIONSBRIDGE PICKS UP 4-1 ROAD DIVISION WIN
The Bridge played a stellar first half at Commonwealth Cardinals in Fredericksburg, tallying three goals in the opening 45 minutes and cruised to a 4-1 win on Saturday night. Adam Davie scored two goals, Sam Hall and Victor de Souza each found the back of the net as Lionsbridge kept pace in the Chesapeake Division race.
The Bridge played a stellar first half at Commonwealth Cardinals in Fredericksburg, tallying three goals in the opening 45 minutes and cruised to a 4-1 win on Saturday night. Adam Davie scored two goals, Sam Hall and Victor de Souza each found the back of the net as Lionsbridge kept pace in the Chesapeake Division race.
LIONSBRIDGE BATTLES CHRISTOS, MOTHER NATURE TO A 3-3 DRAW
A wild night that saw three lead changes and a nearly three-hour lightning delay resulted in a 3-3 draw between Lionsbridge FC and Christos FC. The Bridge jumped out to an early lead on Davide Materazzi's header in the 5th minute. Christos answered with two goals before halftime, including a double-deflection own goal moments before the halftime whistle. A thunderstorm halted play at halftime. When the skies finally cleared, Lionsbridge leveled the score almost right away on Mark Roby's header. A scuffle after the goal resulted in red cards for the Christos' keeper and Roby.
Adam Davie was named RIVERSIDE Man of the Match for his dashing go-ahead goal in the 77th. It appeared Lionsbridge would take all the points, but Christos scored on a last gasp goal in the 93rd minute and the game ended 3-3.
A wild night that saw three lead changes and a nearly three-hour lightning delay resulted in a 3-3 draw between Lionsbridge FC and Christos FC. The Bridge jumped out to an early lead on Davide Materazzi's header in the 5th minute. Christos answered with two goals before halftime, including a double-deflection own goal moments before the halftime whistle. A thunderstorm halted play at halftime. When the skies finally cleared, Lionsbridge leveled the score almost right away on Mark Roby's header. A scuffle after the goal resulted in red cards for the Christos' keeper and Roby.
Adam Davie was named RIVERSIDE Man of the Match for his dashing go-ahead goal in the 77th. It appeared Lionsbridge would take all the points, but Christos scored on a last gasp goal in the 93rd minute and the game ended 3-3.
THREE GOALS, THREE POINTS at VIRGINIA BEACH
Lionsbridge opened the USL portion of the schedule in style with a decisive 3-0 win at cross-water rival Virginia Beach on Saturday night. Sam Hall opened the scoring in the 31st minute and Andrew Bennett added to the lead in the 55th before Hall tacked on a penalty in the 70th minute. The Lionsbridge back line was stout all night as they and goalkeeper Marc-Antoine Huzen combined for a second straight clean sheet.
Hall’s two goals earned him Riverside Man of the Match honors.
Next up for the Bridge: an early season showdown against the other undefeated team in the Chesapeake Division, Baltimore’s Christos FC, on Saturday, May 21 at TowneBank Stadium.
Lionsbridge opened the USL portion of the schedule in style with a decisive 3-0 win at cross-water rival Virginia Beach on Saturday night. Sam Hall opened the scoring in the 31st minute and Andrew Bennett added to the lead in the 55th before Hall tacked on a penalty in the 70th minute. The Lionsbridge back line was stout all night as they and goalkeeper Marc-Antoine Huzen combined for a second straight clean sheet.
Hall’s two goals earned him Riverside Man of the Match honors.
Next up for the Bridge: an early season showdown against the other undefeated team in the Chesapeake Division, Baltimore’s Christos FC, on Saturday, May 21 at TowneBank Stadium.
LIONSBRIDGE OPENS SEASON WITH 3-0 WIN vs GREENVILLE
Lionsbridge kicked off the 2022 campaign in style with a 3-0 win against visiting Greenville United. Hugo Kadima got the scoring started in the 26th minute after drawing, and then converting, a penalty kick. Andrew Bennett (77th) and Victor de Souza (81st) put the game out of reach. Three LBFC goalkeepers -- Nathan Jones, Travis Brown and Marc-Antoine Huzen -- combined for a clean sheet.
About 800 diehard supporters enjoyed the season-opening victory on a rain-soaked, wind-swept Wednesday night in May.
Lionsbridge FC returns to action on Saturday, May 14 at Virginia Beach United for the first leg of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup. The next home game is May 21 against Baltimore Christos.
Lionsbridge kicked off the 2022 campaign in style with a 3-0 win against visiting Greenville United. Hugo Kadima got the scoring started in the 26th minute after drawing, and then converting, a penalty kick. Andrew Bennett (77th) and Victor de Souza (81st) put the game out of reach. Three LBFC goalkeepers -- Nathan Jones, Travis Brown and Marc-Antoine Huzen -- combined for a clean sheet.
About 800 diehard supporters enjoyed the season-opening victory on a rain-soaked, wind-swept Wednesday night in May.
Lionsbridge FC returns to action on Saturday, May 14 at Virginia Beach United for the first leg of the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup. The next home game is May 21 against Baltimore Christos.
LIONSBRIDGE FC UNVEILS 2022 SCHEDULE
Year five of Lionsbridge FC figures to be the club's biggest and best ever with 12 home games, 5 new rivals and a brand new division in USL League Two.
For the first time, Lionsbridge will play a February preseason game while CNU is on Spring Break. The Bridge will host Chowan University at TowneBank Stadium at 2pm on Sunday, February 27.
The summer schedule begins Wednesday, May 11 against Greenville United. The schedule includes 12 home games and five new opponents. Lionsbridge will compete in the all-new Chesapeake Division in USL League Two's Eastern Conference. New division rivals are located in Virginia (Fredericksburg, Leesburg and Virginia Beach) and Maryland (Baltimore and Prince Frederick).
The regular season finale is Saturday, July 16 and the USL League Two Playoffs begin Friday, July 22.
Year five of Lionsbridge FC figures to be the club's biggest and best ever with 12 home games, 5 new rivals and a brand new division in USL League Two.
For the first time, Lionsbridge will play a February preseason game while CNU is on Spring Break. The Bridge will host Chowan University at TowneBank Stadium at 2pm on Sunday, February 27.
The summer schedule begins Wednesday, May 11 against Greenville United. The schedule includes 12 home games and five new opponents. Lionsbridge will compete in the all-new Chesapeake Division in USL League Two's Eastern Conference. New division rivals are located in Virginia (Fredericksburg, Leesburg and Virginia Beach) and Maryland (Baltimore and Prince Frederick).
The regular season finale is Saturday, July 16 and the USL League Two Playoffs begin Friday, July 22.
LBFC ALUM ALEX TOUCHE SCORES IN 122nd MINUTE TO HELP KNOCK CHICAGO FIRE OUT OF THE US OPEN CUP!
It's a night that 2020 LBFC alum Alex Touche will never forget.He scored this 122nd minute beauty against MLS’ Chicago Fire to force penalty kicks. His Union Omaha team went on to knock out Chicago in penalties at Soldier Field for a major US Open CUPset!
It's a night that 2020 LBFC alum Alex Touche will never forget.He scored this 122nd minute beauty against MLS’ Chicago Fire to force penalty kicks. His Union Omaha team went on to knock out Chicago in penalties at Soldier Field for a major US Open CUPset!
REBOLLAR SIGNS PRO CONTRACT WITH MONTEREY BAY IN USL CHAMPIONSHIP
2019 Lionsbridge FC alum Adrian Rebollar has signed professional contract with Monterey Bay FC of the USL Championship.
Rebollar started in 11 of his 14 appearances for Lionsbridge in 2019. He tallied an assist against Virginia Beach in the match that clinched the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup for LBFC. The California native is the 14th player in club history to move onto the professional ranks.
2019 Lionsbridge FC alum Adrian Rebollar has signed professional contract with Monterey Bay FC of the USL Championship.
Rebollar started in 11 of his 14 appearances for Lionsbridge in 2019. He tallied an assist against Virginia Beach in the match that clinched the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup for LBFC. The California native is the 14th player in club history to move onto the professional ranks.
FITCH SIGNS PRO CONTRACT WITH HOMETOWN RICHMOND KICKERS IN USL LEAGUE ONE
After three seasons with Lionsbridge FC, Simon Fitch has signed a professional contract with USL League One's Richmond Kickers.
Fitch started 25 of his 26 games with Lionsbridge FC over three seasons. He scored four goals and tallied two assists during his LBFC career. Fitch is the 13th player in club history to move onto the professional ranks.
After three seasons with Lionsbridge FC, Simon Fitch has signed a professional contract with USL League One's Richmond Kickers.
Fitch started 25 of his 26 games with Lionsbridge FC over three seasons. He scored four goals and tallied two assists during his LBFC career. Fitch is the 13th player in club history to move onto the professional ranks.
BENTLEY SIGNS PRO CONTRACT WITH NEARBY RICHMOND KICKERS IN USL LEAGUE ONE
After tearing up the USL League Two South Atlantic Division in 2021 season for Lionsbridge FC, Matt Bentley has signed a professional contract with nearby Richmond Kickers in USL League One.
Bentley scored nine goals and assisted on three more in 2021 for Lionsbridge. He is 12th player in club history to move into the professional ranks (More: In the Pros).
After tearing up the USL League Two South Atlantic Division in 2021 season for Lionsbridge FC, Matt Bentley has signed a professional contract with nearby Richmond Kickers in USL League One.
Bentley scored nine goals and assisted on three more in 2021 for Lionsbridge. He is 12th player in club history to move into the professional ranks (More: In the Pros).
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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)
