Dayton, April 2, 2019
Dayton Dutch Lions FC has added Gabriel Pewu from Cleveland State University to the 2019 Men’s team. In the 2018 season he played 15 games for the Vikings, starting 13 and scoring 6 goals. Dayton Dutch Lions FC interviewed Pewu.
DDLFC: Where are you originally from?
GP: I am originally from Cleveland Heights in Ohio
DDLFC: What colleges/clubs have you played for?
GP: I currently play for Cleveland State University. In high school I played for Ambassadors FC.
DDLFC: What position(s) do you (prefer) to play?
GP: I prefer to play as the number nine (striker) and secondly as a 7 or 11 as winger.
DDLFC: What have been the highlights of your soccer career?
GP: Some highlights of my soccer career are having a team high in goals this past year for CSU and being in the top 10 in goals in our conference.
DDLFC: Why did you choose to play for DDL FC the upcoming season?
GP: I chose to play for the Dayton Dutch Lions FC this season because I believe in Coach Dan Griest’s style of play and the organization itself to win another Conference Championship. I want to be a part of a winning organization and I believe that I can help accomplish that goal with the team.
DDLFC: What are your expectations for the 2019 season?
GP: My expectations for the team are to do extremely well in the U.S. Open Cup and to win another Conference Championship!
Head Coach Dan Griest commented on Pewu’s signing: “I am really excited to add Gabriel to the squad for the 2019 Summer. He is a forward with tremendous size and pace with a tremendous ability to hold up balls in the final third and combine to create chances. He also possesses the ability to play numerous roles, which should prove tremendously useful as we push to repeat as champions. I think his work ethic and commitment will lead to very big things this summer and I look forward to working with him."
Come see Gabriel Pewu in action this season at DOC Stadium in West Carrollton. The opening game is May 18 with a double header with the Women’s team, when the Men play Cincinnati Dutch Lions FC in their first of four derby’s in 2019. The game starts at 7pm while the Women kick off at 4pm.