Washington Dutch Lions FC
EIN: # for-profit LLC · Tax status: tax status not yet verified
Overview
Founded in February 2021 as the tenth club in the Dutch Lions Capital Group network. Based in the Washington, DC metro area (Northern Virginia / Fairfax County region). Operates a women’s semi-professional team.
Won the 2021 WPSL Conference Championship in their inaugural season with a 6-1-1 record.
Teams & Players
- Women’s Team: WPSL (2nd tier women’s). Conference champions in 2021.
- Camps, clinics, and skill training offered during the season with coaching staff and guest coaches from Europe.
- Looking to build partnerships with local youth soccer clubs.
League Affiliations
- WPSL (women’s)
No ECNL, MLS NEXT, or Girls Academy affiliation.
Leadership
- Martin de Groot — CEO. Originally from the Netherlands, 20+ years in the US.
Competitive Position
The DC/Northern Virginia market is one of the most competitive youth soccer markets in the country, home to major clubs with ECNL, MLS NEXT, and GA affiliations. Dutch Lions is a very minor player.
Investment Thesis
Minimal standalone relevance. The DC metro market is already extensively covered by elite pathway clubs. The women’s semi-pro team model is not aligned with SYNRGY’s youth platform strategy.
Open Questions
- Specific facility/training location?
- Any youth academy plans beyond camps/clinics?
- Partnership status with local youth clubs?