THANK YOU!
Dear Lionsbridge FC sponsors and partners,
As our 2026 season comes to a close, we want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make it another memorable and impactful summer.
Lionsbridge has grown into much more than a soccer team. It is a summer tradition for thousands of families, a platform for players and young professionals to advance their careers, and a vehicle through which our partners make a meaningful difference across the Virginia Peninsula.
As a token of our appreciation, we would be delighted to send you a 2026 Chesapeake Division Champions shirt. If you would like one, please scroll down and click the blue ORDER button, then enter your shirt size and shipping information by Monday, August 3. We will ship the shirt directly to you as our gift.
As our 2026 season comes to a close, we want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make it another memorable and impactful summer.
Lionsbridge has grown into much more than a soccer team. It is a summer tradition for thousands of families, a platform for players and young professionals to advance their careers, and a vehicle through which our partners make a meaningful difference across the Virginia Peninsula.
As a token of our appreciation, we would be delighted to send you a 2026 Chesapeake Division Champions shirt. If you would like one, please scroll down and click the blue ORDER button, then enter your shirt size and shipping information by Monday, August 3. We will ship the shirt directly to you as our gift.
With your support, Lionsbridge FC made an impact on the field, in the stands and throughout our community in 2026.
On the Field:
• Won the Chesapeake Division championship for the fourth time
• Advanced to the USL League Two playoffs for the sixth time
• Hosted postseason soccer at TowneBank Stadium welcoming three opposing clubs from North Carolina from July 16-20.
In the Stands:
• Welcomed a season-high crowd of 2,875 supporters to TowneBank Stadium on July 3
• Surpassed 143,000 fans in Lionsbridge’s all-time attendance, putting the club on course to welcome its 150,000th fan during the 2027 season
• Continued providing one of the most distinctive and well-supported match-night environments in USL League Two
In the Community:
• Provided 45,000 meals for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank in partnership with Food Lion through Kick Out Hunger Night and our season-long Kicks for a Cause campaign
• Collaborated with the City of Newport News and VetTix to provide complimentary tickets and food-and-beverage vouchers to active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families throughout the season
• Created memorable experiences for local children through free youth clinics, Lionsbridge Soccer School, summer camps, anthem walkouts and ball-kid opportunities
• Connected Lionsbridge representatives with schools, youth soccer organizations, nonprofit organizations and community events across the region
Developing the Next Generation:
• Saw Rai Pinto sign his first professional contract in Australia during the season
• Increased the number of former Lionsbridge players who have signed professional contracts to 33
• Provided 11 college students and young professionals with hands-on experience through the Lionsbridge internship program, helping prepare the next generation of leaders in sports, media and business
For Our Partners:
• Promoted our sponsors throughout the season through match-night activations, community programs, live broadcasts, email marketing and branded digital content
• Created opportunities for our partners to engage directly with thousands of supporters at TowneBank Stadium and throughout the community
• Helped sponsors reward employees, entertain clients, support local families and connect their brands with one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions
None of this happens without the organizations and people who believe in Lionsbridge FC. Your partnership allows us to compete at a high level, create unforgettable summer experiences, serve our community and open doors for players and young professionals.
Thank you for being an important part of Lionsbridge FC’s ninth season. We are proud of what we accomplished together in 2026, and we look forward to building on that momentum with you in 2027.
Sincerely,
Mike Vest, co-founder
Kevin Joyce, co-founder
Tammy Stauffer, director of operations
On the Field:
• Won the Chesapeake Division championship for the fourth time
• Advanced to the USL League Two playoffs for the sixth time
• Hosted postseason soccer at TowneBank Stadium welcoming three opposing clubs from North Carolina from July 16-20.
In the Stands:
• Welcomed a season-high crowd of 2,875 supporters to TowneBank Stadium on July 3
• Surpassed 143,000 fans in Lionsbridge’s all-time attendance, putting the club on course to welcome its 150,000th fan during the 2027 season
• Continued providing one of the most distinctive and well-supported match-night environments in USL League Two
In the Community:
• Provided 45,000 meals for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank in partnership with Food Lion through Kick Out Hunger Night and our season-long Kicks for a Cause campaign
• Collaborated with the City of Newport News and VetTix to provide complimentary tickets and food-and-beverage vouchers to active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families throughout the season
• Created memorable experiences for local children through free youth clinics, Lionsbridge Soccer School, summer camps, anthem walkouts and ball-kid opportunities
• Connected Lionsbridge representatives with schools, youth soccer organizations, nonprofit organizations and community events across the region
Developing the Next Generation:
• Saw Rai Pinto sign his first professional contract in Australia during the season
• Increased the number of former Lionsbridge players who have signed professional contracts to 33
• Provided 11 college students and young professionals with hands-on experience through the Lionsbridge internship program, helping prepare the next generation of leaders in sports, media and business
For Our Partners:
• Promoted our sponsors throughout the season through match-night activations, community programs, live broadcasts, email marketing and branded digital content
• Created opportunities for our partners to engage directly with thousands of supporters at TowneBank Stadium and throughout the community
• Helped sponsors reward employees, entertain clients, support local families and connect their brands with one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions
None of this happens without the organizations and people who believe in Lionsbridge FC. Your partnership allows us to compete at a high level, create unforgettable summer experiences, serve our community and open doors for players and young professionals.
Thank you for being an important part of Lionsbridge FC’s ninth season. We are proud of what we accomplished together in 2026, and we look forward to building on that momentum with you in 2027.
Sincerely,
Mike Vest, co-founder
Kevin Joyce, co-founder
Tammy Stauffer, director of operations
