Edgewater Castle 0 - 5 Chicago Dutch Lions – June 28, 2026 | USL League Two

Chicago Dutch Lions produced a dominant display on Sunday night, thrashing Edgewater Castle 5‑0 away in USL League Two action. The comprehensive victory keeps Chicago Dutch Lions in the hunt for the division title, while Edgewater Castle will need to regroup quickly after a heavy defeat.

First‑Half Onslaught

It took the visitors just 12 minutes to open the scoring. A fast break down the left wing ended with a low cross that was turned in at the far post. From that moment, the Chicago Dutch Lions never looked back. By the 25th minute, they had doubled their lead through a powerful strike from the edge of the box.

Edgewater Castle tried to respond but struggled to create clear chances. The Dutch Lions added a third before half‑time, this time from a set‑piece, leaving the home side with a mountain to climb.

Second‑Half Control

Chicago continued to dictate the tempo after the restart. They added a fourth goal in the 58th minute, capitalising on a defensive error, and a fifth followed ten minutes later from a well‑executed counter‑attack. With the game already decided, both teams eased off, but the damage was done.

Edgewater Castle rarely threatened the Chicago goal, managing just one shot on target for the entire match. The visitors’ defensive organisation and ruthless finishing were the difference.

Player of the Match

The Chicago Dutch Lions’ attacking midfielder was instrumental, scoring one goal and assisting two others. His movement and passing constantly troubled the Edgewater defence.

Impact on the Standings

• Chicago Dutch Lions – Move to second place in the Central Conference, level on points with the leaders but with a game in hand.
• Edgewater Castle – Slip to ninth, now three points adrift of the playoff places.

For the Dutch Lions, this result sends a strong message to their rivals. Edgewater Castle, meanwhile, will need to sharpen their defensive organisation ahead of their next fixture.