LIONSBRIDGE FC
Community-Driven Soccer Team & Affordable Family Entertainment on the Virginia Peninsula
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.
THE 2025 SCHEDULE IS HERE!
The three-time defending Chesapeake Division champions will play 11 home games, plus potential playoffs. The season kicks off on May 10 at Virginia Beach United. , with the home opener on May 14 against Grove United. Fans can enjoy three Bowditch Ford Fireworks Nights, including the traditional July 3 match against Annapolis Blues. A key road game at Annapolis' Navy-Marine Corps Stadium is set for June 7. The Coastal Virginia Cup showdown vs. VBU takes place on June 21.
Season tickets are on sale now.
Preseason buzz around Lionsbridge has never been higher, with 2025 season tickets and community interest already outpacing all previous seasons, each of which set new records at the time.
The three-time defending Chesapeake Division champions will play 11 home games, plus potential playoffs. The season kicks off on May 10 at Virginia Beach United. , with the home opener on May 14 against Grove United. Fans can enjoy three Bowditch Ford Fireworks Nights, including the traditional July 3 match against Annapolis Blues. A key road game at Annapolis' Navy-Marine Corps Stadium is set for June 7. The Coastal Virginia Cup showdown vs. VBU takes place on June 21.
Season tickets are on sale now.
Preseason buzz around Lionsbridge has never been higher, with 2025 season tickets and community interest already outpacing all previous seasons, each of which set new records at the time.
INTRODUCING THE "PENINSULA JERSEY"
When we play road games this summer, we're taking the Peninsula with us!
Unveiling our brand-new 2025 Road "Peninsula Jersey" – a tribute to the place we call home! This custom Errea jersey features an detailed outline of the Peninsula, the James and York Rivers, Coleman Bridge, JRB and HRBT, seamlessly blending hometown pride with high-performance style.
This is the exact same road jersey that will be worn by our players in the 2025 season, complete with official sponsor logos: Food Lion, Riverside Health, Chick-fil-A and the Peninsula Foodbank.
⚠️ Please Note: This jersey is not the same as a Season Ticket Jersey and does not provide game admission — but it's a great way to Rep The Bridge all over town, all year long!
📢 Sizing Note: These jerseys typically run at least one size small, so we strongly recommend ordering one size up for the best fit!
When we play road games this summer, we're taking the Peninsula with us!
Unveiling our brand-new 2025 Road "Peninsula Jersey" – a tribute to the place we call home! This custom Errea jersey features an detailed outline of the Peninsula, the James and York Rivers, Coleman Bridge, JRB and HRBT, seamlessly blending hometown pride with high-performance style.
This is the exact same road jersey that will be worn by our players in the 2025 season, complete with official sponsor logos: Food Lion, Riverside Health, Chick-fil-A and the Peninsula Foodbank.
⚠️ Please Note: This jersey is not the same as a Season Ticket Jersey and does not provide game admission — but it's a great way to Rep The Bridge all over town, all year long!
📢 Sizing Note: These jerseys typically run at least one size small, so we strongly recommend ordering one size up for the best fit!
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)
