Dutch Lions FC NPSL Announced as Expansion Team
The NPSL is committed to the grow of soccer in the USA and Joe Barone, Chairman of the national league which operates in the 4th Division of the U.S. Soccer pyramid works tirelessly to further the success of the sport.
The 2016 NPSL expansion plan is the most aggressive in memory and the league has wisely chosen to grow strategically by strengthening their existing conferences and expanding the national footprint of the NPSL into many areas of the country that do not currently have high level soccer — and enhance competition in areas where teams exist. The 2016 NPSL season looks to be the most exciting on record – great for soccer fans and great for the sport we all love.
Soccer News from the NPSL: The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Dutch Lions FC NPSL (Conroe, TX) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will compete in the South Region’s South Central Conference.
The Dutch Lions use the tag line, “GATEWAY TO PROFESSIONAL SOCCER” and their website says, “Dutch Lions FC wants to be a leading institute in the USA for developing professional soccer players. It brings an attractive, dominating style of professional soccer – based on the Dutch philosophy – to the community.”
“We are very excited to add Dutch Lions FC to the NPSL family,” NPSL Chairman Joe Barone remarked. “They have a great brand, a world-class facility, and an exciting style of play. This is a great day for our fans and supporters in the region.”
Dutch Lions FC is led by CEO and Business Director Dennis Kroeze, CFO and Vice President Robbert Kroeze, and Head Coach and Technical Director Marco Pruis.
Home matches will be played at the Houston Dutch Lions FC Soccer Facility in Conroe, TX. The facility features a clubhouse and fields with state-of-the-art artificial playing surfaces.
“We expect a highly competitive league with many teams from Texas playing in this conference,” Pruis added. “We are a new addition to the NPSL and hope to adapt to the high standards the other organizations within the league offer.”
Dutch Lions FC is run under the European professional model, open to all players looking to improve their skills and cultivate a love for the game of soccer. Their goal is to develop young players by utilizing only top-quality professionally licensed coaches and the highly successful Dutch soccer philosophy.
“Supported by a youth academy, we look to bring next level soccer to the Conroe/The Woodlands area,” Pruis added. “We are looking forward to give local talent a chance to showcase their skills to our fans.”
Dutch Lions FC is widely regarded as a gateway to professional soccer thanks to professional training programs and the high rate of player success.
Source: National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)
