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Lionsbridge Shuts Out Salem City 4-0, Books Spot in Conference Semifinals
🎥 Coaches Corner with Coach Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Gabi Rodriguez
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game:
(July 18, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC cruised to a 4-0 victory over Salem City FC on Friday night at TowneBank Stadium, securing a spot in the USL League Two Eastern Conference Semifinals despite a five-hour lightning delay that interrupted play in the first half.
Taig Healy opened the scoring in the 14th minute after a clever flick from Evan Howard, putting Lionsbridge ahead 1-0. Moments later, heavy rain and severe weather forced a suspension of play that lasted five hours before teams returned at 1:01am to finish the match.
When play resumed, Lionsbridge didn’t miss a beat. In the 35th minute, Howard assisted again—this time feeding Gabi Rodriguez, who slotted home the second goal. Rodriguez struck again in the 58th minute, heading in a back-post cross from Healy to make it 3-0.
Ten minutes later, Ricky Louis was fouled in the box, and Sam Hall calmly converted the penalty to cap the scoring at 4-0.
Lionsbridge outshot Salem City 12-8 and preserved the clean sheet to improve to 15-2-3 on the season.
With the win, Lionsbridge advances to host Northern Virginia FC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals on July 20 at 7 p.m. at TowneBank Stadium.
🎥 Coaches Corner with Coach Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Gabi Rodriguez
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game:
(July 18, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC cruised to a 4-0 victory over Salem City FC on Friday night at TowneBank Stadium, securing a spot in the USL League Two Eastern Conference Semifinals despite a five-hour lightning delay that interrupted play in the first half.
Taig Healy opened the scoring in the 14th minute after a clever flick from Evan Howard, putting Lionsbridge ahead 1-0. Moments later, heavy rain and severe weather forced a suspension of play that lasted five hours before teams returned at 1:01am to finish the match.
When play resumed, Lionsbridge didn’t miss a beat. In the 35th minute, Howard assisted again—this time feeding Gabi Rodriguez, who slotted home the second goal. Rodriguez struck again in the 58th minute, heading in a back-post cross from Healy to make it 3-0.
Ten minutes later, Ricky Louis was fouled in the box, and Sam Hall calmly converted the penalty to cap the scoring at 4-0.
Lionsbridge outshot Salem City 12-8 and preserved the clean sheet to improve to 15-2-3 on the season.
With the win, Lionsbridge advances to host Northern Virginia FC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals on July 20 at 7 p.m. at TowneBank Stadium.
LIONSBRIDGE ROLLS PAST CHARLOTTE 4-1; ADVANCES TO EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Christian Hatley
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Ricky Louis
(July 15, 2025) -- Ricky Louis scored his second hat trick of the week to lead Lionsbridge FC to a 4-1 victory over Charlotte Independence II on Tuesday night at TowneBank Stadium, advancing to the USL League Two Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Louis scored three goals in a 23-minute span during the second half, finding the net in the 56th, 59th and 79th minutes.
Damian Gallegos opened the scoring in the 15th minute when his shot from outside the 18-yard box deflected into the net following a Charlotte clearance. Charlotte Independence II equalized early in the second half through Emilo Cazares, who finished a pass from Noah Louzan after Lionsbridge turned the ball over in their own half.
Louis restored the lead by heading home Andrew Bennett's corner kick, then doubled the advantage three minutes later by tapping in a rebound after Taig Healy's free kick was saved off the post. Louis completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute with a curling shot into the far post after Sam Delgado flicked the ball over a Charlotte defender.
Lionsbridge (14-2-3) outshot Charlotte Independence II 22-7 and earned seven corner kicks to Charlotte's zero. The game was delayed 30 minutes due to lightning.
Louis scored a hat trick last Wednesday against Virginia Beach City.
Lionsbridge will host Salem City FC in the USL League Two Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Friday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. at TowneBank Stadium. It will be the third time in three seasons that the teams have meet in the playoffs in Newport News, with Lionsbridge winning both previous meetings.
🎥 Coaches Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Christian Hatley
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Ricky Louis
(July 15, 2025) -- Ricky Louis scored his second hat trick of the week to lead Lionsbridge FC to a 4-1 victory over Charlotte Independence II on Tuesday night at TowneBank Stadium, advancing to the USL League Two Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Louis scored three goals in a 23-minute span during the second half, finding the net in the 56th, 59th and 79th minutes.
Damian Gallegos opened the scoring in the 15th minute when his shot from outside the 18-yard box deflected into the net following a Charlotte clearance. Charlotte Independence II equalized early in the second half through Emilo Cazares, who finished a pass from Noah Louzan after Lionsbridge turned the ball over in their own half.
Louis restored the lead by heading home Andrew Bennett's corner kick, then doubled the advantage three minutes later by tapping in a rebound after Taig Healy's free kick was saved off the post. Louis completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute with a curling shot into the far post after Sam Delgado flicked the ball over a Charlotte defender.
Lionsbridge (14-2-3) outshot Charlotte Independence II 22-7 and earned seven corner kicks to Charlotte's zero. The game was delayed 30 minutes due to lightning.
Louis scored a hat trick last Wednesday against Virginia Beach City.
Lionsbridge will host Salem City FC in the USL League Two Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Friday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. at TowneBank Stadium. It will be the third time in three seasons that the teams have meet in the playoffs in Newport News, with Lionsbridge winning both previous meetings.
Howard’s Hat Trick Leads Lionsbridge FC to 7-0 Rout, Clinches Playoff Berth
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Evan Howard
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Taig Healy
(July 12, 2025) — Evan Howard recorded his second hat trick of the season and Lionsbridge FC dominated from start to finish in a 7-0 victory over Patuxent FA on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, clinching a spot in the 2025 USL League Two playoffs.
Howard scored three times in just six minutes during the first half, finishing goals in the 34th, 35th, and 40th minutes. Christian Hatley opened the scoring early in the 2nd minute with a volley at the back post, and Taig Healy doubled the lead eight minutes later with a solo effort following a short corner.
Healy also notched two assists in the first half and was involved in four of the seven goals on the night. Sam Hall headed in a corner kick from Andrew Bennett in the 47th minute, and Isiah Chisolm capped the scoring in the 51st after a saved shot from Rick Louis fell into his path.
Lionsbridge (12-2-3 overall, 9-2-3 Chesapeake Division) outshot winless Patuxent FA (0-12-2) by a margin of 21-5 and earned seven corner kicks to Patuxent’s one.
With the win, Lionsbridge secures its place in the postseason and will host Charlotte Independence in the first round of the USL League Two playoffs on July 15 at TowneBank Stadium.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Evan Howard
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Taig Healy
(July 12, 2025) — Evan Howard recorded his second hat trick of the season and Lionsbridge FC dominated from start to finish in a 7-0 victory over Patuxent FA on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, clinching a spot in the 2025 USL League Two playoffs.
Howard scored three times in just six minutes during the first half, finishing goals in the 34th, 35th, and 40th minutes. Christian Hatley opened the scoring early in the 2nd minute with a volley at the back post, and Taig Healy doubled the lead eight minutes later with a solo effort following a short corner.
Healy also notched two assists in the first half and was involved in four of the seven goals on the night. Sam Hall headed in a corner kick from Andrew Bennett in the 47th minute, and Isiah Chisolm capped the scoring in the 51st after a saved shot from Rick Louis fell into his path.
Lionsbridge (12-2-3 overall, 9-2-3 Chesapeake Division) outshot winless Patuxent FA (0-12-2) by a margin of 21-5 and earned seven corner kicks to Patuxent’s one.
With the win, Lionsbridge secures its place in the postseason and will host Charlotte Independence in the first round of the USL League Two playoffs on July 15 at TowneBank Stadium.
LIONSBRIDGE CAPS FRIENDLY SLATE WITH 9-1 ROUT OF VIRGINIA BEACH CITY
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
(July 9, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC exploded for nine goals in its final friendly of the 2025 season, dismantling Virginia Beach City, 9-1, on Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium.
In the first-ever meeting between the two Hampton Roads sides, it was all Lionsbridge from the outset. Ricky Louis recorded a first-half hat trick — the fourth different Lionsbridge player to do so this season — as the hosts built a commanding 5-0 lead before the break and never looked back.
The win moves Lionsbridge FC to 12-2-3 overall heading into Saturday’s regular-season finale at home against Patuxent FA at 7 p.m. Lionsbridge can clinch the USL League Two playoffs for fifth consecutive season with a win combined with a Virginia Beach loss at first-place Northern Virginia, which starts 30 minutes after the Lionsbridge-Patuxent game.
Wednesday’s friendly featured a host of debuts and milestones for the home side. Newport News native Ethan Chenoweth made his first career start in goal, while local products Treavan Haywood, Nathan Lee, and Christian Robertson all made their Lionsbridge debuts. Robertson capped the night with his first LBFC goal in the 80th minute, poking home a loose ball after a corner kick scramble.
Taig Healy opened the scoring in the 9th minute on his LBFC debut after joining the club this week from Seacoast United. Gabriel Rodriguez doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 15th minute after being fouled in the box.
Louis dazzled with goals in the 28th, 41st, and 45th minutes — the last of which came from the spot after he drew the penalty himself — to give the Bridge a 5-0 advantage at halftime.
In the second half, Lincoln Ulrich added a highlight-reel scissor kick goal in the 67th, and Isaiah Chisolm slotted home a 72nd-minute strike on an assist from Haywood. After Robertson’s tally, VB City broke the shutout in the 82nd minute with a goal from Jon LaFaurve, but Matheus Ulrich capped the scoring in the 90th with a curling free kick from just outside the box.
Lionsbridge FC returns to TowneBank Stadium on Saturday night with everything on the line. Kickoff against Patuxent FA is set for 7 p.m.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
(July 9, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC exploded for nine goals in its final friendly of the 2025 season, dismantling Virginia Beach City, 9-1, on Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium.
In the first-ever meeting between the two Hampton Roads sides, it was all Lionsbridge from the outset. Ricky Louis recorded a first-half hat trick — the fourth different Lionsbridge player to do so this season — as the hosts built a commanding 5-0 lead before the break and never looked back.
The win moves Lionsbridge FC to 12-2-3 overall heading into Saturday’s regular-season finale at home against Patuxent FA at 7 p.m. Lionsbridge can clinch the USL League Two playoffs for fifth consecutive season with a win combined with a Virginia Beach loss at first-place Northern Virginia, which starts 30 minutes after the Lionsbridge-Patuxent game.
Wednesday’s friendly featured a host of debuts and milestones for the home side. Newport News native Ethan Chenoweth made his first career start in goal, while local products Treavan Haywood, Nathan Lee, and Christian Robertson all made their Lionsbridge debuts. Robertson capped the night with his first LBFC goal in the 80th minute, poking home a loose ball after a corner kick scramble.
Taig Healy opened the scoring in the 9th minute on his LBFC debut after joining the club this week from Seacoast United. Gabriel Rodriguez doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 15th minute after being fouled in the box.
Louis dazzled with goals in the 28th, 41st, and 45th minutes — the last of which came from the spot after he drew the penalty himself — to give the Bridge a 5-0 advantage at halftime.
In the second half, Lincoln Ulrich added a highlight-reel scissor kick goal in the 67th, and Isaiah Chisolm slotted home a 72nd-minute strike on an assist from Haywood. After Robertson’s tally, VB City broke the shutout in the 82nd minute with a goal from Jon LaFaurve, but Matheus Ulrich capped the scoring in the 90th with a curling free kick from just outside the box.
Lionsbridge FC returns to TowneBank Stadium on Saturday night with everything on the line. Kickoff against Patuxent FA is set for 7 p.m.
LIONSBRIDGE FALLS IN 5-3 SECOND-HALF AVALANCHE AT NORTHERN VIRGINIA
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Mika Habel
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Evan Howard
(July 6, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC was cruising and 45 minutes away to a historic 5th consecutive USL League Two playoff berth on Sunday night, until a 3–0 halftime lead slipped away in stunning fashion.
Northern Virginia scored a flurry of four goals in 23 minutes to storm back and eventually take a 5–3 win at Segra Field in Leesburg in a pivotal USL League Two Chesapeake Division showdown with major playoff implications.
Lionsbridge's Evan Howard struck in the 2nd minute, Sam Hall converted a penalty in the 17th, and Ricky Louis added a goal just before halftime to put Lionsbridge in what seemed to be full command.
Defensively, prior to Northern Virginia's second half goal outburst, Lionsbridge had not given up a goal in 371 minutes — spanning three straight clean sheets and the first two-thirds of Sunday’s match. But five unanswered goals from Northern Virginia (8-1-3) in rapid succession flipped both the match and the division standings.
The five goals Lionsbridge conceded were the most allowed to a division opponent since a 5-3 loss to Myrtle Beach in its 2018 inaugural season.
Despite the setback, Lionsbridge (8-2-3) can still clinch a playoff spot, but now must win Saturday's regular-season finale against Patuxent FA, who LBFC defeated earlier this year 8-1, while scoreboard-watching. Northern Virginia closes the season with home games Wednesday vs. Annapolis (7-4-0) and Saturday vs. Virginia Beach United (9-2-2), both still fighting for playoff spots of their own.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Mika Habel
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Evan Howard
(July 6, 2025) — Lionsbridge FC was cruising and 45 minutes away to a historic 5th consecutive USL League Two playoff berth on Sunday night, until a 3–0 halftime lead slipped away in stunning fashion.
Northern Virginia scored a flurry of four goals in 23 minutes to storm back and eventually take a 5–3 win at Segra Field in Leesburg in a pivotal USL League Two Chesapeake Division showdown with major playoff implications.
Lionsbridge's Evan Howard struck in the 2nd minute, Sam Hall converted a penalty in the 17th, and Ricky Louis added a goal just before halftime to put Lionsbridge in what seemed to be full command.
Defensively, prior to Northern Virginia's second half goal outburst, Lionsbridge had not given up a goal in 371 minutes — spanning three straight clean sheets and the first two-thirds of Sunday’s match. But five unanswered goals from Northern Virginia (8-1-3) in rapid succession flipped both the match and the division standings.
The five goals Lionsbridge conceded were the most allowed to a division opponent since a 5-3 loss to Myrtle Beach in its 2018 inaugural season.
Despite the setback, Lionsbridge (8-2-3) can still clinch a playoff spot, but now must win Saturday's regular-season finale against Patuxent FA, who LBFC defeated earlier this year 8-1, while scoreboard-watching. Northern Virginia closes the season with home games Wednesday vs. Annapolis (7-4-0) and Saturday vs. Virginia Beach United (9-2-2), both still fighting for playoff spots of their own.
LIONSBRIDGE EARNS THIRD STRAIGHT SHUTOUT IN 3-0 WIN OVER ANNAPOLIS
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Davide Materazzi
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Denis Krioutchenkov
(July 3, 2025) — Luc Achermann recorded a goal and an assist as Lionsbridge FC shut out the Annapolis Blues 3-0 on Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium, extending their unbeaten run and tightening their grip on second place in the Chesapeake Division.
Denis Krioutchenkov opened the scoring in the 21st minute after Achermann slipped a pass to the top of the box, where the striker calmly finished into the bottom corner. The lead doubled just after the hour mark when Ricky Louis was fouled in the box, setting up Sam Hall to convert from the penalty spot.
Annapolis nearly pulled one back in the 85th minute, but Mika Habel made a critical block on a goal-bound shot to preserve the clean sheet. In stoppage time, Achermann capped off the night by finishing a counterattack from outside the box in the 94th minute.
Lionsbridge (11-1-3 overall, 8-1-3 Chesapeake Division) have now kept three consecutive clean sheets and remain second in the division standings. Achermann has now tallied four goal contributions over his last two matches.
Annapolis (6-4-0 Chesapeake Division) stays in fourth place after the loss.
Lionsbridge travels to face third-place Northern Virginia FC on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Segra Field in a pivotal matchup in the playoff race. Their next home game is Wednesday, July 9, against Virginia Beach City FC.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Davide Materazzi
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Denis Krioutchenkov
(July 3, 2025) — Luc Achermann recorded a goal and an assist as Lionsbridge FC shut out the Annapolis Blues 3-0 on Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium, extending their unbeaten run and tightening their grip on second place in the Chesapeake Division.
Denis Krioutchenkov opened the scoring in the 21st minute after Achermann slipped a pass to the top of the box, where the striker calmly finished into the bottom corner. The lead doubled just after the hour mark when Ricky Louis was fouled in the box, setting up Sam Hall to convert from the penalty spot.
Annapolis nearly pulled one back in the 85th minute, but Mika Habel made a critical block on a goal-bound shot to preserve the clean sheet. In stoppage time, Achermann capped off the night by finishing a counterattack from outside the box in the 94th minute.
Lionsbridge (11-1-3 overall, 8-1-3 Chesapeake Division) have now kept three consecutive clean sheets and remain second in the division standings. Achermann has now tallied four goal contributions over his last two matches.
Annapolis (6-4-0 Chesapeake Division) stays in fourth place after the loss.
Lionsbridge travels to face third-place Northern Virginia FC on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Segra Field in a pivotal matchup in the playoff race. Their next home game is Wednesday, July 9, against Virginia Beach City FC.
HOWARD SCORES TWICE AS LIONSBRIDGE ROUTS CHRISTOS FC 5-0
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Luc Achermann
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Evan Howard
(June 28, 2025) — Evan Howard scored twice and added an assist as Lionsbridge FC cruised to a 5-0 victory over Christos FC on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, strengthening their chances of a USL League Two playoff spot.
Lionsbridge delivered a dominant performance in front of their fans despite a 30-minute weather delay 10 minutes into the contest.
Christian Hatley opened the scoring in the 6th minute after a well-placed through ball from Luc Achermann, finishing neatly at the near post.
Following the delay, Lionsbridge quickly regained momentum. In the 19th minute, Achermann floated a cross to the back post that Howard headed in to make it 2-0. Howard then assisted Denis Krioutchenkov’s 39th-minute goal before tapping in his second of the night two minutes later off an unselfish pass from Krioutchenkov.
Constantinos Christou capped the scoring in the 85th minute, burying a rebound from a poor clearance by the Christos goalkeeper.
Goalkeeper Toby Mawer made a key early save on a Christos free kick to preserve the clean sheet.
The win improves Lionsbridge to 10-1-3 overall (7-1-3 Chesapeake Division) and sets up a critical matchup on July 3 against the Annapolis Blues in the race for two playoff spots.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Luc Achermann
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Evan Howard
(June 28, 2025) — Evan Howard scored twice and added an assist as Lionsbridge FC cruised to a 5-0 victory over Christos FC on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, strengthening their chances of a USL League Two playoff spot.
Lionsbridge delivered a dominant performance in front of their fans despite a 30-minute weather delay 10 minutes into the contest.
Christian Hatley opened the scoring in the 6th minute after a well-placed through ball from Luc Achermann, finishing neatly at the near post.
Following the delay, Lionsbridge quickly regained momentum. In the 19th minute, Achermann floated a cross to the back post that Howard headed in to make it 2-0. Howard then assisted Denis Krioutchenkov’s 39th-minute goal before tapping in his second of the night two minutes later off an unselfish pass from Krioutchenkov.
Constantinos Christou capped the scoring in the 85th minute, burying a rebound from a poor clearance by the Christos goalkeeper.
Goalkeeper Toby Mawer made a key early save on a Christos free kick to preserve the clean sheet.
The win improves Lionsbridge to 10-1-3 overall (7-1-3 Chesapeake Division) and sets up a critical matchup on July 3 against the Annapolis Blues in the race for two playoff spots.
LIONSBRIDGE OUTFOXES CHARLOTTESVILLE BLUES, 1-0
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Henry Hampshaw
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Denis Krioutchenkov
(June 25, 2025) — Denis Krioutchenkov broke a scoreless deadlock in the 82nd minute to lift Lionsbridge FC past the Charlottesville Blues 1-0 on the road Wednesday night in a tightly contested USL League Two matchup.
With the win, Lionsbridge (6-1-3, 21 points) pulled even with Northern Virginia in the Chesapeake Division standings, trailing division-leading Virginia Beach (8-1-2, 26 points) by five points.
After a 3-3 draw between the clubs just 11 days ago in Newport News, Wednesday’s rematch featured fewer scoring opportunities but no shortage of drama. Lionsbridge was held scoreless in the first half for only the third time in 13 games this season, and both goalkeepers made several key stops to keep the game level deep into the second half.
Momentum began shifting in the final 15 minutes, and Lionsbridge appeared to take the lead in the 80th minute before a foul nullified the goal. Just two minutes later, Harri Lovett’s long throw sparked the breakthrough. Constantinos Christou flicked a header into the box, where a Charlottesville defender attempted to clear—but instead directed the ball to Krioutchenkov, who headed home his eighth goal of the season and seventh in league play, tied for fourth in USL League Two.
Lionsbridge goalkeeper Henry Hampshaw earned Riverside Man of the Match honors after making four saves to secure the team's fifth clean sheet this season.
Lionsbridge returns home for its next two matches, hosting Christos FC on Saturday and Annapolis Blues on July 3 at TowneBank Stadium.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Henry Hampshaw
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Denis Krioutchenkov
(June 25, 2025) — Denis Krioutchenkov broke a scoreless deadlock in the 82nd minute to lift Lionsbridge FC past the Charlottesville Blues 1-0 on the road Wednesday night in a tightly contested USL League Two matchup.
With the win, Lionsbridge (6-1-3, 21 points) pulled even with Northern Virginia in the Chesapeake Division standings, trailing division-leading Virginia Beach (8-1-2, 26 points) by five points.
After a 3-3 draw between the clubs just 11 days ago in Newport News, Wednesday’s rematch featured fewer scoring opportunities but no shortage of drama. Lionsbridge was held scoreless in the first half for only the third time in 13 games this season, and both goalkeepers made several key stops to keep the game level deep into the second half.
Momentum began shifting in the final 15 minutes, and Lionsbridge appeared to take the lead in the 80th minute before a foul nullified the goal. Just two minutes later, Harri Lovett’s long throw sparked the breakthrough. Constantinos Christou flicked a header into the box, where a Charlottesville defender attempted to clear—but instead directed the ball to Krioutchenkov, who headed home his eighth goal of the season and seventh in league play, tied for fourth in USL League Two.
Lionsbridge goalkeeper Henry Hampshaw earned Riverside Man of the Match honors after making four saves to secure the team's fifth clean sheet this season.
Lionsbridge returns home for its next two matches, hosting Christos FC on Saturday and Annapolis Blues on July 3 at TowneBank Stadium.
VBU STUNS LIONSBRIDGE LATE, HANDS HOSTS FIRST LOSS OF THE SEASON, 2-1
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Mika Habel
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Mika Habel
(June 21, 2025) — A first-half red card to Evan Howard proved to be the turning point as Lionsbridge FC fell 2-1 to Virginia Beach United on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, suffering their first loss of the 2025 USL League Two season.
Lionsbridge dominated the opening 45 minutes and took an early lead in the 7th minute when Mike Habel headed in a back-post delivery from Constantinos Christou — his first goal for the club. The 'Bridge outshot VBU 14-1 in the first half, but didn't put the game out of reach. And moments before halftime, the momentum shifted sharply once Howard was sent off for a second yellow card, reducing the hosts to 10 men.
Virginia Beach took advantage in the second half. Thomas Campbell equalized in the 58th minute with a strike from outside the box, and Samuel Murphy delivered the winner in the 89th, his shot deflecting past goalkeeper Henry Hampshaw.
Despite outshooting the visitors 19-12 and controlling the first half, Lionsbridge couldn’t recover from the man disadvantage. A non-call in the 54th minute, when Ricky Louis was fouled in the box and did not recieve a penalty kick, added to a frustrating second half for the home side.
With the result, Lionsbridge drops to 8-1-3 overall and 5-1-3 in Chesapeake Division play, slipping to third place. First-place Virginia Beach improves to 7-1-2. Lionsbridge returns to action June 25 at Charlottesville Blues before hosting Christos FC on June 28.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Mika Habel
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Mika Habel
(June 21, 2025) — A first-half red card to Evan Howard proved to be the turning point as Lionsbridge FC fell 2-1 to Virginia Beach United on Saturday night at TowneBank Stadium, suffering their first loss of the 2025 USL League Two season.
Lionsbridge dominated the opening 45 minutes and took an early lead in the 7th minute when Mike Habel headed in a back-post delivery from Constantinos Christou — his first goal for the club. The 'Bridge outshot VBU 14-1 in the first half, but didn't put the game out of reach. And moments before halftime, the momentum shifted sharply once Howard was sent off for a second yellow card, reducing the hosts to 10 men.
Virginia Beach took advantage in the second half. Thomas Campbell equalized in the 58th minute with a strike from outside the box, and Samuel Murphy delivered the winner in the 89th, his shot deflecting past goalkeeper Henry Hampshaw.
Despite outshooting the visitors 19-12 and controlling the first half, Lionsbridge couldn’t recover from the man disadvantage. A non-call in the 54th minute, when Ricky Louis was fouled in the box and did not recieve a penalty kick, added to a frustrating second half for the home side.
With the result, Lionsbridge drops to 8-1-3 overall and 5-1-3 in Chesapeake Division play, slipping to third place. First-place Virginia Beach improves to 7-1-2. Lionsbridge returns to action June 25 at Charlottesville Blues before hosting Christos FC on June 28.
HATLEY SCORES FOUR AS LIONSBRIDGE ROUTS ASHLAND TOWN, 11-0, TO REMAIN UNBEATEN
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Christain Hatley
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Isaiah Chisolm
(June 18, 2025) — Christian Hatley scored a club-record four goals as Lionsbridge FC tied a team record for most goals in a match with an 11-0 thrashing of Ashland Town FC on Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium.
Hatley’s scoring barrage began in the 62nd minute and included goals in the 65th, 87th, and 90th minutes, capping a dominant second half. Lionsbridge outshot the visitors 29-0 and controlled every phase of the game, earning six corners to Ashland Town’s one.
Evan Howard opened the scoring in the 5th minute by plucking the ball off the Ashland goalkeeper's feet and popping it until an open net.. Sam Hall added a penalty kick in the 12th after Ricky Louis was fouled in the box, and by the 39th minute, Lionsbridge led 4-0 following goals from Gabi Rodriguez and Isaiah Chisolm.
Lionsbridge extended their lead in the second half with goals from Mathues Ulrich (55’, 78’), Hatley, and Dennis Krioutchenkov. The 11-0 result matches the club’s all-time best for goals scored in a game, set earlier this year at Virginia Marauders.
Lionsbridge remains undefeated at 8-0-3 overall and 5-0-3 in Chesapeake Division play. They host Virginia Beach United on June 21 at TowneBank Stadium in the Coastal Virginia Cup with massive implications for the Chesapeake Division title race.
Saturday's game will also be the team's annual Kick Out Hunger Night in partnership with Food Lion Feeds to benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.
🎥 Coach's Corner with Chris Whalley
🎥 Riverside Man of the Match: Christain Hatley
🎥 Bowditch Ford Drive of the Game: Isaiah Chisolm
(June 18, 2025) — Christian Hatley scored a club-record four goals as Lionsbridge FC tied a team record for most goals in a match with an 11-0 thrashing of Ashland Town FC on Wednesday night at TowneBank Stadium.
Hatley’s scoring barrage began in the 62nd minute and included goals in the 65th, 87th, and 90th minutes, capping a dominant second half. Lionsbridge outshot the visitors 29-0 and controlled every phase of the game, earning six corners to Ashland Town’s one.
Evan Howard opened the scoring in the 5th minute by plucking the ball off the Ashland goalkeeper's feet and popping it until an open net.. Sam Hall added a penalty kick in the 12th after Ricky Louis was fouled in the box, and by the 39th minute, Lionsbridge led 4-0 following goals from Gabi Rodriguez and Isaiah Chisolm.
Lionsbridge extended their lead in the second half with goals from Mathues Ulrich (55’, 78’), Hatley, and Dennis Krioutchenkov. The 11-0 result matches the club’s all-time best for goals scored in a game, set earlier this year at Virginia Marauders.
Lionsbridge remains undefeated at 8-0-3 overall and 5-0-3 in Chesapeake Division play. They host Virginia Beach United on June 21 at TowneBank Stadium in the Coastal Virginia Cup with massive implications for the Chesapeake Division title race.
Saturday's game will also be the team's annual Kick Out Hunger Night in partnership with Food Lion Feeds to benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.
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)
