LIONSBRIDGE FC
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Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. ET
Lionsbridge FC at Cleveland SC
North Olmsted, Ohio
Lionsbridge FC at Cleveland SC
North Olmsted, Ohio
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HISTORY MADE! U.S. OPEN CUP, HERE WE COME!
Lionsbridge FC accepted an invitation from the U.S. Soccer Federation to compete in the 108th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, America's oldest and most prestigious soccer tournament!
The tournament features every professional team in America (Major League Soccer, USL Championship, USL League One and NISA) as automatic qualifiers, but only 28 amateur teams are invited. This year, Lionsbridge FC is on the list.
Head coach Chris Whalley will lead Lionsbridge FC on the road in the first round against Cleveland SC at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 in North Olmstead, Ohio. The winner will most likely face a professional team in the second round.
Because of David vs. Goliath matchups and the "Cupsets" each year, the U.S. Open Cup is often described as the March Madness of American soccer.
Lionsbridge FC accepted an invitation from the U.S. Soccer Federation to compete in the 108th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, America's oldest and most prestigious soccer tournament!
The tournament features every professional team in America (Major League Soccer, USL Championship, USL League One and NISA) as automatic qualifiers, but only 28 amateur teams are invited. This year, Lionsbridge FC is on the list.
Head coach Chris Whalley will lead Lionsbridge FC on the road in the first round against Cleveland SC at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 in North Olmstead, Ohio. The winner will most likely face a professional team in the second round.
Because of David vs. Goliath matchups and the "Cupsets" each year, the U.S. Open Cup is often described as the March Madness of American soccer.
"This is a fantastic opportunity for the club and for players to showcase their talent on a national stage," Whalley said. "We're looking forward to getting our group together and taking our shot against the big boys."
108th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - First Round
The U.S. Soccer press release and complete schedule of first round matchups can be found at USSoccer.com.
108th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - First Round
- LIONSBRIDGE FC at Cleveland FC (NPSL)
- Thursday, March 23, 7pm
- North Olmstead, Ohio
- Live Stream: LINK
The U.S. Soccer press release and complete schedule of first round matchups can be found at USSoccer.com.
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 tickets are on sale now. Single game tickets will go on sale April 10. 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 tickets are on sale now. Single game tickets will go on sale April 10. The full schedule can be found HERE.
PETER DEARLE SIGNS PRO CONTRACT IN ENGLAND
2021 captain Peter Dearle becomes the 19th Lionsbridge alumni to sign a professional contract, joining Alfreton Town in England's National League North.
The center back and native of Nottingham, England was the captain of LBFC's 2021 team. He appeared in 15 matches. The club won nine of those matches with two draws on the way to its first ever USL League Two playoff berth and a Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup.
2021 captain Peter Dearle becomes the 19th Lionsbridge alumni to sign a professional contract, joining Alfreton Town in England's National League North.
The center back and native of Nottingham, England was the captain of LBFC's 2021 team. He appeared in 15 matches. The club won nine of those matches with two draws on the way to its first ever USL League Two playoff berth and a Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP POSITIONS AVAILBLE!
Lionsbridge FC is accepting applications for the 2023 summer internship program! If you know anyone who dreams of a career in sports... this is the place to get started. 10 of our former interns have gone on to work in professional sports! Apply: LionsbridgeFC.com/internships
Lionsbridge FC is accepting applications for the 2023 summer internship program! If you know anyone who dreams of a career in sports... this is the place to get started. 10 of our former interns have gone on to work in professional sports! Apply: LionsbridgeFC.com/internships
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.
SPRING 2023 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Back by popular demand... it's back for Spring 2023! Lionsbridge Soccer School is a fun place for players to learn and develop. Your child will learn from our accomplished coaches and players. Every session is led by LBFC personnel who have competed at the college, pro or international level. Lionsbridge Soccer School supplements your child's soccer development with age-appropriate drills and fun games to accelerate individual skill, teamwork and love for soccer.
Lionsbridge Soccer School is centrally located on the Peninsula at Hampton Roads Academy (739 Academy Lane) at the intersection of I-64 and Oyster Point/Victory Blvd.
Back by popular demand... it's back for Spring 2023! Lionsbridge Soccer School is a fun place for players to learn and develop. Your child will learn from our accomplished coaches and players. Every session is led by LBFC personnel who have competed at the college, pro or international level. Lionsbridge Soccer School supplements your child's soccer development with age-appropriate drills and fun games to accelerate individual skill, teamwork and love for soccer.
Lionsbridge Soccer School is centrally located on the Peninsula at Hampton Roads Academy (739 Academy Lane) at the intersection of I-64 and Oyster Point/Victory Blvd.
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:
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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)
