Lionsbridge FC

Background

The original founders include Mike Vest, Kevin Joyce, and Dan Chenoweth, all of whom are Virginia Peninsula residents. Lionsbridge FC announced its launch on June 9, 2017 via a social media release. At the time of the team's announcement, the club invited fans to help determine its crest via a fan vote on social media. More than 600 people voted  and the team unveiled the winning design in July 2017. The crest integrates four identifying features of the Virginia Peninsula - the Lions Bridge, the team's location and launch year, the James and York Rivers, and the region's importance as a hub of the United States military.
Lionsbridge FC announced its league affiliation (Premier Development League) and POMOCO Stadium agreement (with Christopher Newport University) during a press conference on November 14, 2017.
The team named Chris Whalley as its first head coach on February 14, 2018.

Notable former players

Tom Devitt (2018) signed with Gateshead FC on August 1, 2018.
Josh Spencer (2018) signed with Hinckley A.F.C. in England on August 2, 2018.
Joe Rice (2018) signed with Richmond Kickers of USL League One on March 20, 2019.