Dayton Dutch Lions FC News Release -- www.dutchlionsfc.com
Thursday, May 15, 2014
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Dutch Lions FC today announced that it is set to host the club's Major League Soccer affiliate, the Columbus Crew, in an exhibition at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 20 at DOC Stadium in West Carrollton, Ohio. The match is set to be live-streamed on Dayton’s YouTube channel, with a link available on TheCrew.com on the day of the match.
Tickets are now on sale by visiting www.daytondutchlionsfc.com. Adult tickets are $15 with youth tickets priced at just $8. Parking is only $2. Group rates are also available with discounts increasing per each addition of 10 people to the group.
“Playing the Columbus Crew at our new facility is a great opportunity to bring the highest level of soccer to the Dayton community,” said Dayton Dutch Lions Head Coach Sid van Druenen. “The Crew has been very solid this season in MLS, playing a very attractive and offensive style of soccer. This match is a great event for the local fans, our club and our partnership with the Crew. We hope to see a big crowd at the DOC Stadium on May 20.”
“We’re excited for the opportunity for the two clubs to face each other in a friendly,” said Crew Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “We’ve been pleased with the way our players have developed while with Dayton and this match is another unified step in our partnership that gives players from both sides beneficial match experience.”