Dayton Dutch Lions News Release -- www.dutchlionsfc.com
Thursday, May 19, 2011
DAYTON, Ohio -- The Dayton Dutch Lions FC kick off their fifth straight home game on Friday at 7.30 p.m. at Miami Valley South Stadium as they face off against USL PRO National Division leader the Los Angeles Blues, who entering the match with a record of 4-2-1. The Dutch Lions have teamed up with Evenflo and Dayton Children’s for the first annual DVD, book and game drive for the Children at Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. The match will be broadcast live at USLlive.com. 
“If we can continue the level we showed against Orlando City I will be sure we will have a good result,” said Head Coach Ivar van Dinteren. “We must be concentrated the whole game so we won't make stupid mistakes. We have lots of confidence after our two friendlies.”
The Lions are back this Friday after a week away from USL PRO action. The Dutch took two victories in friendly matches this past week against the USL Premier Development League's Cincinnati Kings and Wright State University and are feeling confident heading into the match. Sitting at the bottom of the National Division, the Dutch Lions fell narrowly at home 1-0 against Orlando City in their last USL PRO match. Unable to find the net for an equalizer and going down a man in the second half, the Dutch have been consistently coming up just short. The Lions will continue to search for an offensive stride and a win at home.
After dropping a 2-1 result against Charlotte at home last Saturday, Los Angeles is coming off a heartbreaking defeat. Standout midfielder Walter Gaitan scored for the Blues in the 75th minute against Charlotte, only for a late goal by the Eagles' Jorge Herrera to give his side the three points. Gaitan will be a player for the Dutch Lions to keep an eye on, posting impressive results thus far and leading the team in points with four goals this season.
For more information visit the Dutch Lions official website at www.dutchlionsfc.com. Support Dayton Children’s miracle fund by making a donation, join the Dutch Lions and lead sponsor for the match Evenflo as we highlight four of Dayton Children’s amazing ambassadors. The Miracle Fund helps kids like Casey Mowen, ambassador for the night, who had a baseball-size tumor removed from his brain. Thanks to the best pediatric health care available in the Miami Valley, Casey has recovered from Stage IV brain cancer and is in remission. All toys, DVDs, games, and movies collected for the first annual event will be donated to Dayton Children’s and taken to the medical center by the Dutch Lion players.
Follow this Friday’s match live at USLlive.com or on Twitter @Daytondutchlion. Tickets for the match are available at www.dutchlionsfc.com.