LUSITANO STADIUM
About Us
Lusitano Stadium is what makes Ludlow Massachusetts the Soccer Capital of New England. Modeled after European stadiums, the only soccer specific stadium in New England is located in the heart of Ludlow, providing the casual fan as well as the soccer aficionado the ultimate in soccer viewing as spectators feel they are part of the action. Tasty foods such as our famous ‘bifana’ (Portuguese pork sandwich) and other refreshments are available at the stadium pavilion during most soccer games.
History
Connecticut Soccer League
Gremio Lusitano has played in the CSL various times in the past. They were 2013/14 Connecticut Soccer League Playoff Champions, beating Glastonbury Celtic 2-1.
US Open Cup
1985 US Open Cup team Ludlow Lusitano
Oct 7 1984, defeated Bridgeport Italians (CT) 2-1 (Round 1)
Lost second round 3-2 (? Maybe in PKs) at NJ against German American Kickers
Standing (L-R): Jose Goncalves, John Dias, Dave Lima, Chris Kolodziey, Mike Sweeney, Matt Addington, Jay Dumphy, Kieran Coffey, Martin Hayes, Fred Pio (coach)
Kneeling (L-R): Greg Kolodziey, Fred Pereira, Jack Martins, Nielson, Hector Gomes, ???, Miguel Goncalves, Celso Correia.
Picture taken in Bridgeport, either after first round game or earlier in the year. Email info@wmpioneers.northernlogicshosting.com if you know of any details about this game!
Western Mass Pro Soccer
Western Mass Pro Soccer played in the inaugural year (2014-2015) of the American Soccer League (ASL). They finished as Northeast Division Champions, and Regular Season Points Champions with a 10-1-7 (37 pts) record. They lost to Icon FC in the Championship Game (0-0, 6-5 PKS). Chris Roswess and Pat Boucher made the All-Star team.
Lusitano Stadium
Contact Us
Western Mass Pioneers
P. O. Box 457
Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056
T. 413-583-4814
E. info@wmpioneers.com