Author: Vincent de Weger

Cape Coral, November 11th 2016 – The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions would like to introduce you to the academy staff for the 2016-2017 season. The staff is composed of 4 Dutch coaches/program assistants and 3 American coaches, including a goalkeeper coach. Davy Hendriks – U10B, U11B and U13B Davy Hendriks is 29 years old and is Read More

Cape Coral, Florida, October 24th 2016 – Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC is very pleased to announce that the club will join the Super Y League of United Soccer leagues (USL) in 2017. FGCDL FC will play in the U10 Boys, U11 Boys, U12 Boys, U13 Boys and U14 Boys competition against other clubs in Read More

Cape Coral, October 20 2016 – The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC will organize 3 Family events the next two weekends.  Saturday October 22nd we will visit our partner Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium . We will be there with our U8-U9-U11G-U13G and U13B teams at 9.45pm.  If the children wear their game or practice jersey they Read More

Cape Coral, October 7 2016 – The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC is very happy to announce that  our merchandise for season 2016/2017 is in. Want to show that you’re a proud Dutch Lion? We have new merchandise to help you with that. Buy or pre-order your clothes through email to info@fgcdlfc.com or Tuesday at Read More

Cape Coral, October 6 2016 – The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC is very pleased to announce that Davy Hendriks has joined the FGCDL FC Youth Academy Program. Davy is from the Netherlands and has his UEFA C and B license. FGCDL FC interviewed Davy today about who he is. FCGCDL FC: Who is Davy Hendriks? My name is Read More

Cape Coral, September 29, 2016 – Our season is now running for 6 weeks and we already did a lot of fun stuff. But what is more fun then playing a kids vs parents game? It’s happening during our Openingsday. Our 3rd Orange Family Event will start October 8th at 4pm. The next 4 hours we have Read More

Cape Coral, September 8, 2016 – The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC is very pleased to announce that Jeremy Sheppard has joined the FGCDL FC Youth Academy staff. FGCDL FC spoke with Jeremy about joining the club. FGCDL FC: Who are you, where are you from and what is your soccer background? Jeremy: I am Jeremy Sheppard Read More

Cape Coral, September 1st, 2016 –  Dribbling, passing and scoring are important components in our Youth Academy. During the trainingschool every player gets extra attention to develop these skills.  Trainingschool Our trainingschool is every Friday at Jim Jeffers Park. This an opportunity for everyone to get an extra practice. During the trainingschool we work on dribbling, passing and Read More

Cape Coral, August 21, 2016 – On August 20 the first Orange Family Event of the 2016-2017 season was organized by FGCDL FC for the parents and players of the Youth Academy. The parents and players gathered around noon at Jim Jeffers Park for departure. Upon arrival they could purchase the new Orange Family t-shirt to make sure Read More

Cape Coral August 14th- The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC is very pleased to announce that John Teeter has joined the FGCDL FC Youth Academy staff. FGCDLFC spoke with John about going the club. FGCDL FC: Who are you, where are you from and what is your soccer background? John: My name is John Read More

Cape Coral, August 12 2016 – The season is about to start! Therefore FGCDL FC held team meetings this week with all 12 FGCDL FC Youth Academy teams to introduce the coaches, players and give every parent and player information about the upcoming season. Daan Uithof started all the meetings with an opening speech about the new Read More

Cape Coral, July 27- Less then two weeks before the season starts! To start the season as a Dutch Lion the FGCDLFC organize a Orange Family Day on August 20th. The Tampa B Rowdies soccer club invited us to watch their league game on August 20th against FC Edmonton. Watching the game is part of the Orange Family Day. Read More