DAYTON, OH — Both the President (Joop Munsterman), the Technical Director (Cees Lok) and former top striker and Swiss National player Blaise N'Kufo of FC Twente and Alec Papadakis, the Owner/CEO of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) were in Dayton this weekend to visit the DDL FC organization.
Besides watching the double header against the Charlotte Eagles they had an informal meeting Sunday morning to get to know each other better and exchange ideas and knowledge. Rob Daamen, owner of DDL FC's jersey sponsor ScoutForAll, was also present.
After the meeting the group (besides Alec Papadakis) also visited the Warrior Classic Tournament in Dayton, one of the biggest tournaments in the area.
Standing from left to right: Alec Papadakis, Cor van Hoeven and Cees Lok Sitting from left to right: Rob Daamen, Blaise N'Kufo, Joop Munsterman and Mike Mossel.
They also visited DDL FC's partner Columbus Crew, where they met with President Mark McCullers, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Chris Previte and Technical Director Brian Bliss to exchange ideas, knowledge and discuss opportunities. Cor van Hoeven and Mike Mossel from the Dutch Lions FC joined the conversations, after which they were given a tour through the stadium.
From left to right: Cees Lok (FC Twente), Brian Bliss (Crew), Cor van Hoeven (Dutch Lions FC) and Joop Munsterman (FC Twente).