The Pioneers dropped their home opener 2-0 to the Richmond Kickers before 1,847 fans at Lusitano Stadium. The same thing happened in their 3-1 season-opening loss at Harrisburg. http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2009/22401.html
Two home-towners return with this seasons squad. "Jay Willis and Mike Lima are Ludlow born-and-bred soccer players. " Jay Willis (left)
"Western Mass. Pioneers fall to Crystal Palace Baltimore 1-0" That's now 0-3 . Not a single point yet. Not the best of starts for the season.
pro team now joining the ASL: http://www.aslsoccer.us/league-news2/2014/7/14/western-mass-pioneers-professional-team-returns
http://www.wmpioneers.com/gomesheadcoach.html The Pioneers will be heading into its 18th season as participants in the United Soccer League (USL) with new head coach Dennis Gomes leading the way. Gomes has been an integral part of the soccer scene in Ludlow for many years and has contributed to the success of the Western Mass Pioneers, Western United Pioneers, and various Gremio Lusitano Club teams.