April 30, 2020
To our fans and supporters,
We are sending our best wishes to you and your families and hope everyone is safe and healthy.
We wanted to share an update about our season. First, Lionsbridge FC still plans to play in 2020 with a modified schedule as soon as it is deemed safe for everyone involved. We are fortunate to have the full support of our league (USL) and stadium partners (CNU).
However, earlier today, USL League Two announced it will not have a formal 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How will that work for us? Our new timetable is to play games in July, August and into the fall against available USL League Two, NPSL, UPSL and NCAA universities in our region. We already have tentative agreements to play Virginia Beach United, Virginia Beach City, Chowan University, Christopher Newport University and will seek additional games once restrictions are lifted. We also still plan to hold our summer camps in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, and Gloucester.
As everyone knows, these are uncertain times. We appreciate your patience as we construct a new calendar.
While we absolutely hate to contemplate a scenario without a 2020 season, we do recognize that is possible. That would have an extremely painful effect on our small club. If we are unable to play in 2020, please be aware that season ticket holders will able to use their 2020 season ticket jerseys and wristbands for the 2021 season.
This is a tough time financially for our community and many of you. Lionsbridge FC is in the same boat. We are fully dependent on ticket sales, sponsorship and camps in order to make this club go. Without it, Lionsbridge FC could not exist. So on behalf of the players, staff and founders of the club, thank you for sticking with us through thick and thin.
We cannot wait to get back onto the field to represent you and this community – stronger than ever!
Until then, stay home, stay safe, be kind to each other and if you get the chance… please be sure to thank all of our essential workers who are keeping us safe.
This Is Our Bridge!
Kevin Joyce and Mike Vest
Co-Founders, Lionsbridge FC
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