The Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC is an American amateur soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and playing home games in the suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky. Founded in 2013, the team played in USL League Two. The club went into hiatus during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
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| Full name | Cincinnati Dutch Lions Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Lions | ||
| Founded | 2013 | ||
| Stadium | Northern Kentucky University (NKU) | ||
| Owners | Mike Mossel | ||
| President | None | ||
| Head Coach | None | ||
| League | USL League Two | ||
| 2019 | 3rd, Great Lakes Division Playoffs: DNQ | ||
| Website | http://cdlfc.com/ | ||
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The club was last owned by majority stakeholder Hans Philippo, who purchased the club alongside Club President Robert Rack in January 2017.[1] This new ownership group includes Dr. Suresh Gupta and Mike Mossel, in representation of the Dutch Lions Capital Group, who remain minority owners in the club. Brandon Ponchak was the club's general manager after being hired in March 2017.[2]
Their inaugural match at the Xavier University Soccer Complex on May 9, 2014 featured an appearance by soccer legend Ruud Gullit as he participated in a "Kick the Crossbar" contest and a pre-game ceremony.[3]
The Cincinnati Dutch Lions were created and owned by Dutch Lions Capital Group BV, owners of the New York City Dutch Lions, Dayton Dutch Lions, Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions, and the Houston Dutch Lions.[4][5]
CDLFC has found success in their short time including an appearance in the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The ownership group of Philippo and Rack have made several changes for the club's 2017 season including purchasing a charter bus for the team, moving to the NKU Soccer Stadium as their home field and the creation of a new bar in support of the club.[6]
In November 2019, CDLFC became the first club to join the brand new Ohio Valley Premier League which began play in 2020. Later in 2020 the CDLFC returned to the USL League Two.
Seasons
edit| Season | Record (W-L-D) | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6-4-4 | USL PDL | 2nd, South Atlantic | did not qualify | did not qualify | Terry Nicholl |
| 2015 | 8-5-1 | USL PDL | 2nd, South Atlantic | Divisional Playoff | did not qualify | Terry Nicholl |
| 2016 | 1-10-3 | USL PDL | 7th, Great Lakes | did not qualify | 1st Round | Terry Nicholl |
| 2017 | 5-6-3 | USL PDL | 4th, Great Lakes | did not qualify | did not qualify | Sid van Druenen |
| 2018 | 6-4-4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Great Lakes | did not qualify | did not qualify | Paul Nicholson |
| 2019 | 6-3-5 | USL League Two | 3rd, Great Lakes | did not qualify | did not qualify | Paul Nicholson |
| 2020 | DNP^ | USL League Two | N/A, Great Lakes | N/A | N/A | Paul Nicholson |
The Premier Development League (USL PDL) rebranded to USL League Two (USL2) after the 2018 season.
^The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Venue
edit- 2014: Xavier University
- 2015: Xavier University
- 2016: William Mason High School
- 2017: Northern Kentucky University
- 2018: Northern Kentucky University
- 2019: Northern Kentucky University
- 2020: Northern Kentucky University
Kit
editKit manufacturers
edit- 2014: Nike
- 2015: Nike
- 2016: Patrick
- 2017: Under Armour
- 2018: Under Armour
- 2019: Under Armour
- 2020: Under Armour
Shirt sponsors
edit- 2014: N/A
- 2015: Holland Roofing
- 2016: Coca-Cola
- 2017: Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell
- 2018: Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell
- 2019: Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell
- 2020: Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell
Head coaches
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Terry Nicholl (2014–2016)
Sid van Druenen (2017)- Paul Nicholson (2018–2020)
Notable former players
edit- Yesin van der Pluijm signed in 2021 by Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC;[7]
Aimé Mabika 2021 MLS SuperDraft pick, 26th pick by Inter Miami CF[8]
Noah Lawrence 2021 MLS SuperDraft pick, 55th pick by Austin FC[8]- Brandon Clegg signed in 2020 by Detroit City FC[9]
- Jimmy Filerman signed in 2020 by Detroit City FC;[10] signed in 2021 by FC Tucson[11]
- Connor Rutz signed in 2020 by Detroit City FC[12]
- Azaad Liadi signed in 2020 by FC Tucson;[13] signed in 2021 by South Georgia Tormenta FC[14]
Tendai Jirira signed in 2020 by Detroit City FC[15]- Wesley Storm signed in 2020 by ADO Den Haag[16]
Mark Lindstrӧm signed in 2020 by Pittsburgh Riverhounds[17]- Sammy Sergi signed in 2020 by New Mexico United[18]
- Arthur Rogers signed in 2019 by Hartford Athletic[19]
Dani Fischer signed in 2019 by Saint Louis FC[20]- Geoffrey Dee signed in 2019 by Louisville City FC[21]
- Adam Wilson 2019 MLS SuperDraft pick, 39th pick by Toronto FC[22]
- Kevin Barajas signed in 2018 by Atlanta United 2[23]
Zeus de la Paz signed in 2018 by Oldham Athletic AFC[24]- Jake Stovall 2017 MLS SuperDraft pick, 66th pick by Seattle Sounders FC. Played with Puerto Rico FC in 2017[25]
- Garrett Halfhill signed in 2017 by FC Cincinnati
- Jalen Brown 2017 MLS SuperDraft pick, 38th pick by New York City FC. Played with Rochester Rhinos in 2017[26]
Oriol Cortes signed in 2016 by Orange County SC[27]- Kyle Smith signed in 2016 by Louisville City FC;[28] signed in 2018 by Orlando City SC[29]
- Alejandro Garcia signed in 2016 by Orlando City SC[30]
- Eric Osswald signed in 2015 by Real Monarchs SLC
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "CDLFC extends ownership group". cdlfc.com. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "Brandon Ponchak new Director of Operations". cdlfc.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2018.
- ^ "Ruud Gullit to visit Cincinnati And Dayton". 10Soccer.com. 10 March 2014. Archived from the original on 11 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC Joins PDL". United Soccer Leagues (USL). 16 September 2013. Archived from the original on 23 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ^ "Cincinnati Dutch Lions Joining USL PDL For 2014 Season". Soccer Scene USA. 16 September 2013. Archived from the original on 24 October 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ^ Grill, House of Orange Sports Bar and. ""Our House is Your House!!!"". House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill.
- ^ "Colorado Springs Switchbacks Sign NCAA CoSIDA All American Player Yesin van der Pluijm".
- ^ a b "2021 Superdraft | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on 8 January 2021.
- ^ @DetroitCityFC (21 September 2020). "Le Rouge has added defender Brandon Clegg out of @JMUMSoccer to the roster heading into the #NISAFCT20. Welcome to…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (16 February 2021). "Jimmy Filerman Joins FC Tucson". USL League One.
- ^ @DetroitCityFC (28 February 2020). "Welcome to City, @ConnorRutz and Austin Rogers! ⚜️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (12 February 2020). "FC Tucson Signs Azaad Liadi". USL League One.
- ^ USLLeagueOne com Staff (17 December 2020). "Tormenta FC Signs Forward Azaad Liadi". USL League One.
- ^ @DetroitCityFC (13 February 2020). "Welcome back, @10ndaii and @Evans0808! The defensive duo will return for the 2020 season. #DCTID" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Sparks, Ryan (30 January 2020). "Storm leaving Dutch Lions for ADO Den Haag".
- ^ Krysinsky, John (16 January 2020). "Hounds sign two more rookies: defender Mark Lindstrom and goalkeeper Anthony Mwembia". Pittsburgh Soccer Now.
- ^ Campbell, Jessica (16 January 2020). "THE 2020 NEW MEXICO UNITED ROSTER CONTINUES GROWING AHEAD OF TEAM'S SECOND SEASON". New Mexico United. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ Athletic, Hartford (23 December 2019). "Midfielder Arthur Rogers Signs for 2020 Season". Hartford Athletic | Connecticut's Professional Soccer Team. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ "STLFC Signs Richard Bryan & Daniel Fischer for 2020". Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ "Luisville City FC". Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Adam Wilson | MLSsoccer.com". mlssoccer.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 signs Kevin Barajas from American Family Insurance Dream Tryout | Atlanta United FC". atlutd.
- ^ "Nijmeegse doelman De la Paz: "Oldham Athletic is prachtige kans"". Elfvoetbal.nl. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Stovall drafted by Seattle Sounders". cdlfc.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ http://www.rhinossoccer.com/news_article/show/766709? Archived 2018-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "2016 | Orange County Blues FC | uslsoccer.com". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "2016 | Louisville City FC | uslsoccer.com". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ "Orlando City SC Signs 2018 USL Champions Greg Ranjitsingh and Kyle Smith | Orlando City". orlandocitysc.
- ^ "Alejandro Garcia Joins Orlando City B - University of Cincinnati". University of Cincinnati. Retrieved 4 June 2018.