6/19/2010: Highlights- Dayton Dutch Lions vs. Cleveland Internationals

George Davis had the goal of the year so far to give the Dutch Lions a 2-2 tie on Thursday.

Highlights from Thursday's 2-2 against the Cleveland Internationals:

6/19/2010: Live Audio Webcast Link For Dutch Lions vs. Crew

The Dayton Dutch Lions will be facing off against the Columbus Crew in the Battle of Ohio, and you can listen to it on a live stream!

You can listen to the game at Teamline:

6/18/2010: In The Press- Dayton Dutch Lions vs. Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew have champion pedigree, Dayton Dutch Lions look to stake a similiar claim by the end of their inaugural season.

Interest Building For Dutch Lions-Columbus Crew Match

Co-owner Mike Mossel:
“The Crew have a lot of fans in Dayton, so it’s good for them and it’s good for us in terms of trying to get locals interested in soccer and the Dutch Lions,” DDL FC co-owner Mike Mossel said.

“Hopefully, we build this relationship for a long time.”

Crew's Technical Director Brian Bliss:
“It’s a working relationship with a club doing things a little differently,” said Bliss, suggesting there was a good exchange of information.

“The match is an opportunity to get our regular guys back in tune with the game after the World Cup break.”

Local Soccer Squad Eager To Slay The Crew

Sonny Silooy on the big game:
“We have nothing to lose,” DDL FC coach Sonny Silooy said of the upcoming exhibition match Saturday, June 19, with the Crew, who play three levels higher than the Lions. “The boys are excited, especially the younger ones. It will be a great test against such a quality side.”

Midfielder Andrew Giallombardo on the game:
“It’s a massive game,” said DDL midfielder Andrew Giallombardo. “It’s the Battle of Ohio. We want to have a good showing, and we want to put the Dayton Dutch Lions on the map.”

6/18/2010: Audio Webcast- Dutch Lions vs. Columbus Crew

The Dayton Dutch Lions F.C. and Columbus Crew game this Saturday will be audio webcasted on a live stream. So, if your a Dayton Dutch Lions fan that can't make the game, are an interested party from the Netherlands, or are a Columbus Crew fan that can't make the hour trip.. Check the Orange Legionnaire blog or http://www.dutchlionsfc.com/ for a live webcast from the game.

Go Lions!

6/17/2010: Dutch Lions Tie Cleveland 2-2

Despite having the boatload of the possession, the Dutch Lions allowed two soft counters on defensive relapses to allow the Internationals a share of the spoils.

The Dutch Lions went down early in the 6th minute, after nearly having the ball for the first five minutes of the game.

Around the 41st minute, an excellent run and cross by George Davis IV forced the Cleveland defender in an awkward defensive choice; The Cleveland defenseman made the wrong one and brought down Geert den Ouden who converted yet another penalty to make it 1-1.

Around the 70 minute, yet again the Internationals would work the counter to their advantage taking a surprise 2-1 lead.

The Dutch Lions looked on their way to a shock defeat. But, the Orange kept pressing until George Davis scored the goal of the season to put the Dutch Lions back on level terms at 2-2 in the 86th minute.

With belief behind their backs now the Dutch Lions would get a golden opportunity to strut away with all three points in stoppage time. As two minutes into stoppage time a perfect through ball had two recipents, Geert and George, but there was confusion on who wanted it. George took it and got a good shot off but it was stopped by a Cleveland defender.

The whistle blew soon after that, final score 2-2.

6/17/2010: Dutch Lions vs. Cleveland

6/17/2010: Highlights- Dutch Lions vs. Rochester Rhinos From U.S. Open Cup

Here are the highlights from the Dutch Lions 2-0 loss against the Rochester Rhinos in U.S. Open Cup action from Rochester, New York: