Dayton Dutch Lions FC Women's team opens 2014 season against Carolina Elite Cobras

Published on May 16, 2014 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Dayton Dutch Lions News Release


Dayton - The Dayton Dutch Lions FC Women's team is opening the 2014 season on Sunday May 18 at 1.00pm against the Carolina Elite Cobras at DOC Stadium in West Carrollton.

In 2013 the Dayton Dutch Lions FC clinched the regular season championship, but lost in the playoffs for the National Championship in Florida against the Carolina Elite Cobras. Since the 2013 season, the Dutch Lions FC team has undergone several changes including the loss of forward Emilee Fillion who signed a professional contract with Dutch Premier League Club FC Twente and a major change in the coaching staff as the successful coaching duo of Sid van Druenen and Catherine Gordon transitioned to the Men's professional team.

New Head Coach Gavin McLeod has signed some talented players, including 2013 W-league MVP/Top-goal scorer Shan Jones and U.S. U20 WNT star Rose Lavelle (when she returns from the U20 World Cup preparation camp on May 19th). Coach McLeod commented on the upcoming game: "We are excited to get our 2014 W-League campaign started against the Carolina Elite Cobras. Assistant Coach Ian Richardson and myself have worked hard on trying to assemble a squad to continue the success of last season's Lady Lions and we are very happy with the group that we have brought in. The opening game of the season is hard for every team in the league because you are bringing together players from different countries, colleges and styles of play, so there is always a period of adjustment. It will be imperative that we come together as soon as possible and play as a team and not as 11 individuals, but I have been encouraged by what I have seen in training. With the talent we have at our disposal I am very optimistic about what we might be able to achieve this season".

Order your tickets now for this great event on www.ddlfc.com.

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