Dayton, April 10, 2019
Dayton Dutch Lions FC is excited to welcome the return of University of Dayton’s goalkeeper Federico Barrios Rubio to the 2019 Men’s team. Rubio appeared in 18 games for the Flyers this season. He had 7 shutouts and recorded 57 saves while allowing 15 goals, totaling a .792 save percentage.Dayton Dutch Lions FC interviewed him:
DDL FC: Where are you originally from?
FBR: I am originally from Cali, Colombia.
DDL FC: What colleges/clubs have you played for?
FBR: I currently play for the University of Dayton (sophomore) and in 2018 I also played for Dayton Dutch Lions FC.
DDL FC: What position(s) do you (prefer) to play?
FBR: Goalkeeper.
DDL FC: What have been the highlights of your soccer career?
FBR: Being namedto the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team as well as winning three national championships for my academy team in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
DDL FC: Why did you choose to play for DDL FC the upcoming season?
FBR: I chose to play again for Dayton Dutch Lions FC because it’s an incredible club and has an amazing fan base. I also appreciate coach Griest for giving the opportunity to play again for the club. I feel that I have something to prove given the fact that my last season got cut short due to injury.
DDL FC: What are your expectations for the 2019 season?
FBR: My expectations for the 2019 season is to repeat the Conference Championship and make a deep run into the final four of USL League Two
Head Coach Dan Griest commented on Federico Barrios Rubio signing:
“We are extremely happy to get Federico back in the net for us as we look to repeat as Great Lakes Division Conference Champions this summer. Federico has played for me the last two summers and I am really excited to get to work with him again. He was a bit unfortunate to take a season ending injury with us after playing the first 5-6 matches last summer, so I know he is chomping at the bit to be able to contribute more this summer. Federico has a wealth of ability, both with his feet playing out of the back as well as in commanding his box in the air, and I look forward to seeing his leadership pay big dividends for us in the upcoming summer”.
Come see Federico Barrios Rubio 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. The game is the official National Armed Forces Day, with several fun events and activities.