Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup
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 Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup Logo | |
| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Division |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Current champions | Lionsbridge FC |
| Most successful club(s) | Lionsbridge FC (6 titles) |
The Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup is an annual U.S. Amateur soccer cup competition between USL League Two (USL2) teams Lionsbridge FC and Virginia Beach United. Founded in 2019, the Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup is currently held by record 6 time winners Lionsbridge FC.[1]
History[edit]
The first Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup game was played on July 29th 2019 at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. The game ended 0-2 to Lionsbridge with goals from Thibaut Jacquel and Ivan Militar.[2]
The 2nd annual Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup game was played on July 31, 2020 at Bailey Field in Yorktown, Virginia with a 6-0 win for Lionsbridge FC.[3]
The 2021 Challenge Cup was played on June 19, 2021 at TowneBank Stadium and ended with a 2-0 victory for Lionsbridge FC.[4]
The 2022 Challenge Cup was played on July 3, 2022 at TowneBank Stadium and ended with a 2-1 victory for Lionsbridge FC thanks to goals from Charlie Elliot and Maxi Hopfer.[5]
The 2023 Challenge Cup was played on June 3, 2023 at TowneBank Stadium and ended up 3-0 to Lionsbridge FC.[6]
The 2024 Challenge Cup was played July 6, 2024 at TowneBank Stadium and, for the first time in the competition's history, ended with a 2-2 draw. Because of the 1-0 win by Lionsbridge earlier in the year, they were awarded the Challenge Cup for a 6th consecutive year.[7]
Matches[edit]
| July 29, 2019 | Virginia Beach United | 0 - 2 | Lionsbridge FC | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| 29' Thibaut Jacquel, 76' Ivan Militar | Stadium: Virginia Beach Sportsplex |
| July 31, 2020 | Lionsbridge FC | 6-0 | Virginia Beach United | Yorktown, Virginia |
| 29’ Simon Fitch, 37’ Griffin Garrard, 45’ Luke Staats, 69’ Charles Touche, 75’ Brennen Burton, 90’ Emeka Eneli | Stadium: Bailey Field |
| June 19, 2021 | Lionsbridge FC | 2-0 | Virginia Beach United | Newport News, Virginia |
| 50’ Charles Touche, 90’ Adam Davie | Stadium: TowneBank Stadium |
| July 3, 2022 | Lionsbridge FC | 2-1 | Virginia Beach United | Newport News, Virginia |
| 9' Charlie Elliott (LBFC), 14' D. Rosales (VBU), 45' Maxi Hopfer (LBFC) | Stadium: TowneBank Stadium |
| June 3, 2023 | Lionsbridge FC | 3-0 | Virginia Beach United | Newport News, Virginia |
| 16’ George Wyatt, 26’ Logan Finnegan, 84’ Celestin Blondel | Stadium: TowneBank Stadium |
| July 6, 2023 | Lionsbridge FC | 2-2 | Virginia Beach United | Newport News, Virginia |
| 9' Ethan Taylor (VBU), 20' Demitri Turner (LBFC), 49' Juan Valiente (VBU), 67' Isaiah Chisholm (LBFC) | Stadium: TowneBank Stadium |
Winners[edit]
- 2019: Lionsbridge FC
- 2020: Lionsbridge FC
- 2021: Lionsbridge FC
- 2022: Lionsbridge FC
- 2023: Lionsbridge FC
- 2024: Lionsbridge FC
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Reports, Staff. "Division co-leaders Lionsbridge FC, Virginia Beach United play to draw at packed stadium". pilotonline.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ↑ Press, Daily. "Lionsbridge FC blanks Virginia Beach United in first round of soccer rivalry". pilotonline.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ↑ Pilot, Virginian. "Pilots run winning strea to five with triump at Wilson". pilotonline.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ↑ Reports, Staff. "Lionsbridge FC beats VA Beach United, claims Coastal Virginia Challenge Cup". wtkr.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ↑ Pilot, Virginian. "Region/state roundup: 7 Cities Pro Am League opens with victories by Harvey Lindsay, Next Season, Rich Lyfe, Playmakers". pilotonline.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ↑ Reports, Staff. "Region/state roundup: Lionsbridge FC shuts out Virginia Beach United". pilotonline.com. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ↑ Reports, Staff. "Division co-leaders Lionsbridge FC, Virginia Beach United play to draw at packed stadium". pilotonline.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
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