Dayton Dutch Lions Press Release -- www.dutchlionsfc.com
Friday, May 27, 2011
Dayton, Ohio - The Dayton Dutch Lions FC men’s team is set to enter its sixth consecutive home match on Saturday. The doubleheader against Charlotte at Miami Valley South Stadium will feature the Dutch Lions women’s W-League team at 5:30 p.m. and men’s USL PRO team at 8 p.m.
Coming off a tough 1-1 draw last Friday against L.A., the Dutch Lions are still looking to secure their first win of the USL PRO season. Substantial rainfall in the Miami Valley forced the Dutch Lions to relocate the matches from Fifth Third Field to Miami Valley South Stadium due to safety concerns. Both games will be broadcast live at www.USLlive.com.
The Lions secured their first point last Friday against Los Angeles, after Dutch Lions forward Kolby Lacrone equalized the match in the 60th minute. The Dutch Lions look to build on this momentum against Charlotte and understand it will be a tough game.
“In the training sessions I can see we have more confidence after last Friday. But we can’t underestimate anyone. I really would like to have three points and that will be the goal for Saturday,” Dutch Lions head coach Ivar van Dinteren said.
The Charlotte Eagles are looking to extend their winning streak and subdue the Dutch Lions from points at home. On Friday night, Diego Martin’s cross found Darren Toby in the 17th minute to open the scoring. Allan Sanchez doubled the lead from distance in the 67th minute, solidifying the victory for the Eagles.
The Dutch Lions women are looking to secure their second win of the W-League season in their home opener against the Charlotte Lady Eagles. Dayton, playing in it’s inaugural season in the W-League, will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Both teams are 1-1-0 and tied for second in the Atlantic Division.
Flying in are four special guests of the Dutch Lions. Partner club FC Twente President Joop Munsterman, Technical Director Cees Lok, United Soccer League Owner/President Alec Papadakis and former FC Twente player Blaise N’Kufo will be attending the matches. FC Twente won the KNVB Dutch Cup and finished second in the Eredivisie, losing 3-1 at Ajax Amsterdam in the final game of the season. The Dutch Lions are incredibly appreciative of the commitment and support from FC Twente and United Soccer Leagues and look forward to recognizing each individual Saturday night.