Cincinnati Dutch Lions

Full name Cincinnati Dutch Lions Football Club
Nickname(s) The Lions
Founded 2013 (2013)
Stadium Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
Owners Hans Philippo, Robert Rack, Mike Mossel
President Robert Rack
Head Coach Paul Nicholson
League USL League Two
2018 3rd, Great Lakes Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website Club website

The Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC are an American amateur soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 2013, the team plays in USL League Two, the fourth tier of the American soccer pyramid.

The club is 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.

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.[2]

The Cincinnati Dutch Lions were created and owned by Dutch Lions Capital Group BV, owners of the Dayton Dutch Lions USL Pro and W-League teams and the Houston Dutch Lions of the NPSL from 2014-2016.[3][4]

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 clubs 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.

Seasons

Season Division League Regular Season Playoffs Open Cup Head Coach
2014 4 USL PDL 2nd, South Atlantic Did not qualify Did not qualify Terry Nicholl
2015 4 USL PDL 2nd, South Atlantic Divisional Playoff Did not qualify Terry Nicholl
2016 4 USL PDL 7th, Great Lakes Did not qualify 1st Round Terry Nicholl
2017 4 USL PDL 4th, Great Lakes Did not qualify Did not qualify Sid van Druenen
2018 4 USL PDL 3rd, Great Lakes Did not qualify Did not qualify Paul Nicholson

Venue

Kit

Kit manufacturers

Shirt sponsors

  • 2014: N/A
  • 2015: Holland Roofing
  • 2016: Coca-Cola
  • 2017: Mercedez-Benz of Fort Mitchell
  • 2018: Mercedez-Benz of Fort Mitchell

Head coaches

Notable Former Players

2017 Roster

No. Position Player Nation
1 Goalkeeper Zeus de la Paz Netherlands
2 Defender Josh Grant USA
3 Defender Charlie Rolls England
4 Defender Keyarash Namjoupanah USA
5 Midfielder Patrick Nuss USA
6 Midfielder Arthur Rogers England
7 Winger Oliver Korngor Sierra Leone
8 Midfielder Daniel dos Santos Switzerland
9 Striker Kennedy Nwabia Nigeria
10 Midfielder Jesse Dingjan Netherlands
11 Midfielder Samuel DeRoy USA
12 Defender Haggi Amirally Rep. Congo
13 Striker Austin Smythe USA
15 Defender Bryce Wells USA
16 Forward Samson Sergi USA
17 Defender Matt Nance USA
18 Defender Nicolas Rodriguez USA
20 Defender Michael Millay USA
21 Midfielder Jeremy de Hoog Netherlands
22 Goalkeeper Matthew Kesler USA
23 Winger JJ Iroh USA
24 Winger Ryan Melink USA
25 Defender Jamie Leddy Australia
26 Midfielder Boris Rasevic Netherlands
27 Defender Cameron Taylor USA
28 Goalkeeper Clay Musgrave USA
30 Midfielder Patrick Guier Germany
31 Midfielder Christian Sosnowski Poland
32 Goalkeeper Keegan McLaughlin USA
33 Striker Kabba-Modou Cham Gambia
NA Striker Peguy Ngatcha (OL)[12] Cameroon

References

  1. ↑ "CDLFC extends ownership group". cdlfc.com. Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  2. ↑ "Ruud Gullit to visit Cincinnati And Dayton". 10Soccer.com. March 10, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC Joins PDL". United Soccer Leagues (USL). September 16, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Cincinnati Dutch Lions Joining USL PDL For 2014 Season". Soccer Scene USA. September 16, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  5. ↑ https://www.atlutd.com/post/2018/02/12/atlanta-united-2-signs-kevin-barajas-american-family-insurance-dream-tryout
  6. ↑ "Nijmeegse doelman De la Paz: "Oldham Athletic is prachtige kans"". Elfvoetbal.nl. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  7. ↑ "Stovall drafted by Seattle Sounders". cdlfc.com. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  8. ↑ http://www.rhinossoccer.com/news_article/show/766709?
  9. ↑ "2016 | Orange County Blues FC | uslsoccer.com". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  10. ↑ "2016 | Louisville City FC | uslsoccer.com". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  11. ↑ "Alejandro Garcia Joins Orlando City B - University of Cincinnati". University of Cincinnati. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  12. ↑ "Ngatcha On Loan at Harrisburg City Islanders" (PDF).
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