Youth Academy Spring try-out

Youth Academy Spring try-out
Cape Coral, December 15th- Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC announces Spring Season try-out on January 18th at Jim Jeffers Park. The FGCDL FC Youth Academy had a successful fall season with further growth in the Youth Academy. The Academy grew to more than 130 kids. This means that there are now 3 U8 teams, Read More

FGCDL FC adds Chris Vianest to coaching staff

FGCDL FC adds Chris Vianest to coaching staff
Cape Coral, January 11th 2017- We, as Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC, are proud to announce that Chris Vianest will join our coaching staff. Chris will coach together with Coach Davy the U10B/U11B and U13B. FGCDL FC had an interview with Chris about his past and his future with us. FGCDL FC: Who is Chris Vianest? Read More

FGCDL FC did community work during the Christmas break

FGCDL FC did community work during the Christmas break
Cape Coral, January 6, 2017 – The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC coaches truly showed the Christmas spirit over the winter break. The coaches went to Vietnam and Brazil to do community work. Coach Vincent went to Vietnam during the Christmas break. During his trip in Vietnam he went to the Tan Tiem Hamlet School. Read More

3v3 tournament to end Fall Season 2016

3v3 tournament to end Fall Season 2016
Cape Coral, December 18th – Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions had their last event of the 2016 season. The season ended with a 3v3 tournament for all age groups. In the early morning the first teams came to Ida Baker Highschool to play their 3v3 tournament, after that the other teams came all divided in Read More

Great improvement by all teams last Saturday

Great improvement by all teams last Saturday
Cape Coral, December 12, 2016 – Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC had a full schedule at Jim Jeffers Park this weekend with games vs Cape Coral FC and All Stars Academy. The U8E and the U8PD (Pre-Development) kicked off the weekend with their games. For the U8PD it was their first game ever. A Read More

FGCDL FC Super Y try-outs dates

FGCDL FC Super Y try-outs dates
Cape Coral, Florida, December 6 2016- Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC is pleased to announce 3 try-out dates for the USL Super Y League that runs from May to mid-August and finals in December 2017. The try-outs will be held January 27, February 24 and March 3 2017 from 6-9pm at North Fort Myers Community Read More

Great weekend at the Gulf Coast Cup

Great weekend at the Gulf Coast Cup
Cape Coral, December 5, 2016 – The Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC teams U9E, U11B and U13B participated in the Gulf Coast Cup at Gateway this weekend. The U9E played with U9 Development Matthew D’Aquino and  U8 players Marley Gutierrez and Derik Painter in the team. They played three really good games with a Read More

Player-parent-coach meetings, improvement outside the field

Player-parent-coach meetings, improvement outside the field
Cape Coral, December 2, 2016 – In the last few weeks the FGCDL FC Coaches and Program Assistants held the player-parent-coach meetings with every player. All the Coaches and Program Assistants talked with the players and parents about the progress in their development. Both what they do well and points they have to work on. Read More

Phenomenal weekend for FGCDL FC Youth Academy

Phenomenal weekend for FGCDL FC Youth Academy
Cape Coral, November 21, 2016 – Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC had a busy weekend with games for all teams (vs Elite, Ida Baker High School and Cape Coral FC), and a fundraiser in partnership with Fathoms Bar and Restaurant. The U8 started on Saturday with a 3v3 tournament. Every team represented a country and Read More

FGCDL FC 2nd fundraising event with snow and a dunk tank

FGCDL FC 2nd fundraising event with snow and a dunk tank
Cape Coral, November 17, 2016 – On November 19, FGCDL FC and Fathoms Restaurant & Bar are organizing the 2nd fundraising event of the year. It promises to be very special with snow, a dunk tank and several other activities! Never change a winning team! That’s why we partner again with Fathoms Restaurant & Bar Read More

A diverse, but good weekend for FGCDL FC Youth Academy

A diverse, but good weekend for FGCDL FC Youth Academy
Cape Coral, November 14th- The FGCDL FC had various activities and games this weekend. During the week, the had player-parent-coach meetings in which players were individually evaluated and had conversations about their development. The main points that were mentioned in each player’s evaluation will be worked on during practice in the upcoming weeks. On Saturday, Read More

Coaches and Program Assistants 2016/2017 season

Coaches and Program Assistants 2016/2017 season
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

Great Academy 3v3 tournament

Great Academy 3v3 tournament
Cape Coral, Saturday November 5 – This weekend FGCDL FC organized a 3v3 tournament for the whole Youth Academy. The U11G/U13G played a game against Elite. In the early morning, the U8 and U9 teams entered Jim Jeffers Park to play their 3v3 tournament while Brandon Johnson, Chris Vianest, Sawyer Johnston, Sergio Zarate, Zack Decorte, Read More

FGCDL FC 3v3 Tournament November 5th

FGCDL FC 3v3 Tournament November 5th
Cape Coral, October 28th- Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC will organize a 3v3 tournament for their Youth Academy Players on November 5th at Jim Jeffers Park. This 3v3 tournament is set up for player development and to have fun together.  For this tournament, we made 3 brackets: U8-U9, U10-U13, and U15-U17. Girls and boys will Read More

Great weekend for the Orange Family

Great weekend for the Orange Family
Cape Coral, Florida, October 24, 2016 – Florida Gulf Coast Dutch Lions FC had an exciting weekend with several activities. On Friday FGCDL FC went to Pelican Elementary School to give a soccer clinic, on Saturday and Sunday the FGCDL FC U10B and U11B teams played in the South Florida Classic and on Sunday there was also Read More

Orange Family Events October 22nd, 23rd and 30th

Orange Family Events October 22nd, 23rd and 30th
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

Merchandise season 2016/2017

Merchandise season 2016/2017
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

FGCDL FC adds Davy Hendriks to staff

FGCDL FC adds Davy Hendriks to staff
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

FGCDLFC performs well at Elite Cup

FGCDLFC performs well at Elite Cup
Cape Coral, October 2 — The U8E, U9E, U10B, U13B and the U17B played their games at the Elite Cup. The U17G played against Fort Myers Beach. The U8E was the youngest team in the tournament. Because of that they had to join the U9 bracket. They gave everything and had a lot of fun. Read More