Chicago Dutch Lions FC kicks off summer 2023 season, spotlights local semi-pro talent
Semi-professional soccer team Chicago Dutch Lions FC has announced its 2023 summer season, providing the western suburbs with high-level soccer that features top talent from local communities.
With a men's and women's team that boasts players from esteemed clubs from secondary school and undergraduate-level teams around the country, including 48 players from the western suburbs, Chicago Dutch Lions FC aims to provide a sense of community for players and fans alike.
Founded in 2020, Chicago Dutch Lions FC is the seventh out of 10 clubs in the national Dutch Lions FC organization and has already made waves in the semi-professional soccer community.
This summer, Chicago Dutch Lions FC is continuing its legacy at Aurora University's Spartan Stadium, playing a total of 12 home games throughout the summer.
The first men's game of the season against Springfield ASC was an away game on Tuesday, May 23.
Following the opening game, the men's team played a home game at Aurora University on May 26 against the Des Moines Menace.
The full summer 2023 schedule is below:
• May 23: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at Springfield ASC
• May 26: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Des Moines Menace at Aurora University
• May 31: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at St. Charles FC
• June 4: Chicago Dutch Lions at FC Wichita
• June 10: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Peoria City at Aurora University
• June 14: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Chicago City Soccer Club at Aurora University
• June 17: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at Des Moines Menace
• June 28: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at Peoria City
• July 1: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Springfield ASC at Aurora University
• July 8: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. FC Wichita at Aurora University
• July 12: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at Chicago City Soccer Club
• July 15: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. St. Charles FC at Aurora University
The Chicago Dutch Lions FC men's team is led by head coach Enzo Fuschino and assistant coach Dimitri Tsoukalas. "This summer we're expecting some amazing games from our roster of players. We're playing some great teams which should be great competition for Chicago Dutch Lions," says Coach Enzo. The team will feature players from nearby neighborhoods, including Aurora, Naperville, Bartett, Aurora, Geneva, South Elgin, Arlington Heights, Wheaton and more. For the full roster of players for the Chicago Dutch Lions Men's Team 2023 season, visit chicagodlfc.com/teams/mens-team-usl-2-2023/.
Santiago Buccolini- Argentina
Preston Huitron- Aurora, IL
Adolfo Diaz- Arlington Heights, IL
Krystian Kresso- Bartlett, IL
Luke Bianco- Batavia, IL
Angel Barriga- Bensenville, IL
Christian Marquez- Berwyn, IL
Oscar Blazer- Chicago, IL
Ryan Grady- Deerfield, IL
Danny Salazar- East Chicago, IL
Luke Van Leer- Evanston, IL
Sebastian Leon- Evanston, IL
Cory Pitlik- Frankfort, IL
Kyle Bebej- Joliet, IL
Eliam Mier- Lindenhurst, IL
Will Maurice- Manooka, IL
Nana Nnuro-Frimpong- Munster, IN
Alex Barger- Naperville, IL
Tyson Mensah- Naperville, IL
Cameron Radeke- Naperville, IL
Noah Glorioso- Naperville, IL
Darien Martin- Palatine, IL
Aleksander Pituch- Palos Heights, IL
Kajus Kontautas- Park Ridge, IL
Tasker Wheeler- San Antonio, TX
Roland Dearborn- Sleepy Hollow, IL
Nicolas Lopez-Mayordomo- Spain
Alex Kinateder- Spain
Jarred Sinnaeve- St. Charles, IL
Valdemar Nambo- Vernon Hills, IL
Colin Alba- Waukesha, WI
The first women's game of the season against RKC Soccer club will take place at Aurora University on Sunday, May 21. Following the opening game on May 21, the women's team also has a game on May 24 against the Chicago City Soccer Club and May 27, against Minnesota Aurora FC. The full summer 2023 schedule is below:
• May 21: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. RKC Soccer club at Aurora University
• May 24: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Chicago City Soccer club at Aurora University
• May 27: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Minnesota Aurora FC at Aurora University
• May 31: Chicago City Soccer Club vs. Chicago Dutch Lions FC
• June 7: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at Minnesota Aurora FC
• June 10: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at RKC Soccer Club
• June 13: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at Bavarian United SC
• June 18: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at Green Bay Glory vs.
• June 21: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Rochester FC
• June 24: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Green Bay Glory
• June 28: Chicago Dutch Lions FC vs. Bavarian United SC
• July 2: Chicago Dutch Lions FC at Rochester FC
This year, the Chicago Dutch Lions women's team will be led by Coach Dan Cross and assistant coach Carson Davenport. Prior to joining the Chicago Dutch Lions, Cross served as a soccer coach at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. "I'm very excited about this season for the Chicago Dutch Lions. We have some incredible players on our roster this year and hope to provide a sense of community for the soccer players of the Illinois suburbs" The full roster of players for the Chicago Dutch Lions Women's Team 2023 season is as follows:
Lindsay Sands- Amherst, OH
Meghan Mrowicki- Arlington Heights, IL
Savannah Larsen- Arlington Heights, IL
Edith Delgado- Aurora, IL
Erika Smiley- Aurora, IL
Audrey Stephens- Aurora, IL
Katherine Stephens- Aurora, IL
Brooke Brown- Barrington, IL
Katrina Barthelt- Bartlett, IL
Adriana Berruti- Berwyn, IL
Emily Fox- Deerfield, IL
Katie Morgan- Deerfield, IL
Alexa Joshi- Des Plaines, IL
Grace Rappel- Downers Grove
Caitlin Richards- Elmhurst, IL
Cate Downs- Geneva, IL
Delaney Engel- Glen Elyn, IL
Payton Nolan- Liberytville
Christine Erdman- Mokena, IL
Hannah Mekky- Mount Prospect, IL
Victoria Adams- Naperville, IL
Piper Bizorek- Naperville, IL
Emma Guthrie- Naperville, IL
Emma Irle- Naperville, IL
Katelyn Nardulli- Naperville, IL
Maya Lambert- Northbrook, IL
Anna Stiffler- O'Fallon, MO
Molly Fischer- Orland Park, IL
Taylor Green- Plainfield, IL
Sophie Kirsten- South Elgin, IL
Kayla Shebar- Wheaton, IL
Madison Mariani- Wheaton, IL
Zoe Paxton- Zion, IL
About Chicago Dutch Lions FC
Chicago Dutch Lions FC brings high-level gateway to pro soccer to the west suburbs of Chicago, recruiting top talent from secondary school and undergraduate-level club teams for regional competition. Founded in December 2020, the club boasts a men's team in USL League Two (4th division) and a women's team in the USL W League (2nd division). The 2023 season will be led by the men's team head coach Enzo Fuschino, women's team head coach Dan Cross, men's team assistant coach Dimitri Tsoukalas and women's team assistant coach Carson Davenport. For each team's complete season schedule, and to get tickets, visit chicagodlfc.com.