As GCL kicks off the final week of team launches, the 2025 season just got even more electrifying as Valkenswaard United and St Tropez Pirates officially lock in their squads! These two teams are ready to take the show jumping world by storm so buckle up, because the race for GCL dominance is only getting started.
Valkenswaard United: Three new exciting signings
They are a GCL powerhouse - and Valkenswaard United know what it takes to win the championship. For 2025, they’ve shaken up their roster, introducing three new elite riders alongside their returning anchors. This refreshed dream team is built for precision, speed, and tactical brilliance, ensuring their place among the sport’s elite.
Lorenzo De Luca – The Italian maestro, makes the trade from Rome Gladiators to Valkenswaard United bringing experience and ice-cold composure under pressure.
Hans-Dieter Dreher – The German technician, a sharp strategist with a history of high-stakes performances, Dreher returns to GCL for 2025.
Marcus Ehning – The living legend who has been on Valkenswaard United since day one, Ehning is seen as the team anchor and back meaning business.
Ingrid Gjelsten – A young force on the rise, ready to prove her worth among the best, Ingrid made her debut on the GCL circuit for the Scandinavian Vikings and now makes the huge move to Valkenswaard United.
Oliver Lazarus – Back on the team for a third year running, the South African rider Lazarus adds an exciting energy to the mix.
Gilles Thomas – A rising Belgian powerhouse, Thomas has moved through the ranks on the GCL circuit. Originally Valkenswaard United’s U25 rider he is now a staple part of the renewed squad.
Is 2025 is the year for Valkenswaard United to push harder, ride smarter, and reclaim their place at the top of the Championship leaderboard?
St Tropez Pirates: The Masters of the High Seas Return
