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'''Brooklyn Football Club''' is a planned American professional [[Association football|soccer]] club based in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. First announced in 2023, the club will field a women's team in [[USL Super League]] in 2024 and a men's team in the [[USL League One]] beginning in 2025.
'''Brooklyn Football Club''' is a planned American professional [[Association football|soccer]] club based in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. First announced in 2023, the club will field a women's team in [[USL Super League]] in 2024, and a men's team in [[USL Championship]] beginning in 2025.


== History ==
== History ==
On June 8, 2023, the [[United Soccer League]] announced that North Sixth Group had been granted a [[USL League One]] expansion team in Brooklyn, to start play in the 2025 season.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1276007-brooklyn-n-y-awarded-usl-league-one-franchise |title=Brooklyn, N.Y. awarded USL League One franchise |accessdate=15 December 2023}}</ref><ref name="forbesProch">{{cite web |last1=Proch |first1=Daniele |title=Professional Soccer Is Coming To Brooklyn With Big Goals Ahead Of 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/danieleproch/2023/06/08/professional-soccer-is-coming-to-brooklyn-with-big-goals-ahead-of-2026-fifa-world-cup/?sh=10f95212fd7b |publisher=Forbes |access-date=15 December 2023 |date=8 June 2023}}</ref><ref name="forbesProch"/><ref name="2bridges"/>
On June 8, 2023, the [[United Soccer League]] announced that North Sixth Group had been granted a [[USL League One]] expansion team in Brooklyn, to start play in the 2025 season, with a women's and youth team to follow.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1276007-brooklyn-n-y-awarded-usl-league-one-franchise |title=Brooklyn, N.Y. awarded USL League One franchise |accessdate=December 15, 2023}}</ref><ref name="forbesProch">{{cite web |last1=Proch |first1=Daniele |title=Professional Soccer Is Coming To Brooklyn With Big Goals Ahead Of 2026 FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/danieleproch/2023/06/08/professional-soccer-is-coming-to-brooklyn-with-big-goals-ahead-of-2026-fifa-world-cup/?sh=10f95212fd7b |work=Forbes |access-date=December 15, 2023 |date=June 8, 2023}}</ref><ref name="2bridges"/>


North Sixth Group specializes in purchasing and developing lower-tier soccer clubs. In addition to Brooklyn FC, it owns sixth-tier Swiss club [[FC Locarno]], [[Serie D]] side [[ASD Campobasso 1919]], and a stake in [[Serie B]] club [[Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC|Ascoli Calcio]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=Jason |title=USL sets up shop in New York City, with Brooklyn Football Club set for 2025 debut |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/usl-sets-up-shop-in-new-york-city-with-brooklyn-football-club-set-for-2025-debut/ar-AA1jEJ3C |access-date=15 December 2023 |date=9 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Greenberg |first1=Doug |title=Investors Dive Into Soccer’s Lower Tiers, Eye Untapped Market Potential |url=https://frontofficesports.com/new-ownership-group-soccer-lowest-tiers-club-underdog/ |website=Front Office Sports |access-date=17 January 2024 |date=2 November 2023}}</ref> Among the minority owners in North Sixth Group are television personality [[Kelly Ripa]] and actor [[Mark Consuelos]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Speakman |first1=Kimberlee |title=Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Are Now Co-Owners of Italian Soccer Team Campobasso 1919 |url=https://people.com/sports/kelly-ripa-mark-consuelos-co-owners-italian-soccer-team/ |website=People Magazine |access-date=17 January 2024 |date=10 November 2022}}</ref>
North Sixth Group specializes in purchasing and developing lower-tier soccer clubs. In addition to Brooklyn FC, it owns sixth-tier Swiss club [[FC Locarno]], [[Serie D]] side [[ASD Campobasso 1919]], and a stake in [[Serie B]] club [[Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC|Ascoli Calcio]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=Jason |title=USL sets up shop in New York City, with Brooklyn Football Club set for 2025 debut |website=[[MSN]] |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/usl-sets-up-shop-in-new-york-city-with-brooklyn-football-club-set-for-2025-debut/ar-AA1jEJ3C |access-date=December 15, 2023 |date=November 9, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Greenberg |first1=Doug |title=Investors Dive Into Soccer's Lower Tiers, Eye Untapped Market Potential |url=https://frontofficesports.com/new-ownership-group-soccer-lowest-tiers-club-underdog/ |website=Front Office Sports |access-date=January 17, 2024 |date=November 2, 2023}}</ref> Among the minority owners in North Sixth Group are television personality [[Kelly Ripa]] and actor [[Mark Consuelos]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Speakman |first1=Kimberlee |title=Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Are Now Co-Owners of Italian Soccer Team Campobasso 1919 |url=https://people.com/sports/kelly-ripa-mark-consuelos-co-owners-italian-soccer-team/ |website=People Magazine |access-date=January 17, 2024 |date=November 10, 2022}}</ref>


The club's name and logo were unveiled on November 9, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brooklyn Football Club reveals club identity ahead of 2025 kickoff |url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1290866 |website=uslleagueone.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=15 December 2023 |date=9 November 2023}}</ref>
[[United States men's national soccer team|USMNT]] International [[Timothy Weah]] joined the ownership group on May 28, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Timothy Weah joins Brooklyn Football Club as part of Ownership Group |url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1311110 |website=uslchampionship.com |access-date=May 28, 2024 |date=May 28, 2024}}</ref>

==Colors and badge==
The club's name and logo, designed by British-based designer Christopher Payne, were unveiled on November 9, 2023. The limestone color is a reference to the [[Brooklyn Bridge]] which is represented in the logo, and the brown color reflects the [[brownstone]] buildings seen across the borough.<ref name="identity">{{cite web |title=Brooklyn Football Club reveals club identity ahead of 2025 kickoff |url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1290866 |website=uslleagueone.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=December 15, 2023 |date=November 9, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Payne |first1=Christopher |title=Brooklyn Football Club |url=https://www.footballbranddesigner.com/case_study/brooklyn-football-club/ |website=footballbranddesigner.com |access-date=April 15, 2024}}</ref>

The badge and identity will be used by all Brooklyn FC teams.<ref name="shared">{{cite web |title=Brooklyn FC reveal "shared identity" for USL Super League brand |url=https://www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/04/12/brooklyn-fc-reveal-shared-identity-for-usl-super-league-brand/ |website=uslsuperleague.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=April 15, 2024 |date=April 12, 2024}}</ref> Kits will be made by [[Kappa (brand)|Kappa]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=_BrooklynFCw |number=1796205064161268111 |title=Real football heritage finds a new home in BK. We're proud to announce that Kappa will be the official technical sponsor of our men's, women's, and academy programs.}}</ref>


==Men's team==
==Men's team==
The men's team was announced to begin in the third division [[USL League One]] in 2025, with an option to move up to the second-division [[USL Championship]] by 2028, if certain benchmarks are met.<ref name="forbesProch"/><ref name="2bridges"/> On March 7, 2024 New York City-based soccer outlet ''Hudson River Blue'' reported that the team would, in a change of plans, begin directly in the USL Championship for the 2025 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leigh |first1=Andrew |title=Exclusive: Brooklyn Football Club will join USL Championship |url=https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/brooklyn-football-club-joining-usl-championship-in-2025/ |website=Hudson River Blue |access-date=7 March 2024 |date=7 March 2024}}</ref>
The men's team was announced to begin in the third division [[USL League One]] in 2025, with an option to move up to the second-division [[USL Championship]] by 2028, if certain benchmarks were met.<ref name="forbesProch"/><ref name="2bridges"/> On March 7, 2024, New York City-based soccer outlet ''Hudson River Blue'' reported that the team would, in a change of plans, begin directly in the USL Championship for the 2025 season,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Leigh |first1=Andrew |title=Exclusive: Brooklyn Football Club will join USL Championship |url=https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/brooklyn-football-club-joining-usl-championship-in-2025/ |website=Hudson River Blue |access-date=March 7, 2024 |date=March 7, 2024}}</ref> which was confirmed by USL a week later.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brooklyn FC Moves to USL Championship Ahead of Men's 2025 Inaugural Season |url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1303990 |website=[[USL Championship]] |access-date=March 14, 2024 |date=March 14, 2024}}</ref>


==Women's team==
==Women's team==
At its founding, the club also announced that it intended to field a women's team in the [[USL Super League]] in 2024.<ref name="forbesProch"/> The Super League is a Division One league, representing the top level of women's soccer in the United States.
At its founding, the club also announced that it intended to field a women's team in the [[USL Super League]].<ref name="forbesProch"/> The Super League is a Division One league, representing the top level of women's soccer in the United States, to begin play in August of 2024.


On February 9, 2024, the Super League confirmed Brooklyn FC's team would be one of its inaugural eight teams.<ref>{{cite web |title=USL Super League Receives Division One Sanctioning from U.S. Soccer and Confirms Field of Teams for Inaugural Season |url=https://www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/02/09/usl-super-league-receives-division-one-sanctioning-from-u-s-soccer-and-confirms-field-of-teams-for-inaugural-season/?ref=hudsonriverblue.com |website=uslsuperleague.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=4 March 2024 |date=9 February 2024}}</ref>
On February 9, 2024, the Super League confirmed Brooklyn FC's team would be one of its inaugural eight teams.<ref>{{cite web |title=USL Super League Receives Division One Sanctioning from U.S. Soccer and Confirms Field of Teams for Inaugural Season |url=https://www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/02/09/usl-super-league-receives-division-one-sanctioning-from-u-s-soccer-and-confirms-field-of-teams-for-inaugural-season/?ref=hudsonriverblue.com |website=uslsuperleague.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=March 4, 2024 |date=February 9, 2024}}</ref> The league released its season schedule on May 30, 2024, establishing the club's inaugural match will be on Saturday, August 31, a home game against [[Carolina Ascent FC]].<ref>{{cite web |title=USL Super League Unveils Fall Schedule of Inaugural Season and League Competition Structure |url=https://www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/05/30/usl-super-league-unveils-fall-schedule-of-inaugural-season-and-league-competition-structureusl-super-league/ |website=uslsuperleague.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=3 June 2024 |date=30 May 2024}}</ref>

Brooklyn FC announced on May 17, 2024 that they had signed the first-ever player in club history, [[Puerto Rico women's national football team|Puerto Rican national team]] goalkeeper [[Sydney Martinez]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Brooklyn Football Club Announces Sydney Martinez, Puerto Rican National Team Star Goalkeeper, as First to Sign with Club |url=https://www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/06/07/brooklyn-football-club-announces-sydney-martinez-puerto-rican-national-team-star-goalkeeper-as-first-to-sign-with-club/ |website=uslsuperleague.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=17 May 2024}}</ref>

===Roster===
''As of August 9, 2024*''
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{{football squad player|no=|nat=USA|pos=DF|name=[[Tori Hansen]]}}
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{{football squad player|no=|nat=USA|pos=MF|name=[[Allison Pantuso]]}}
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==Academy==
==Academy==
On December 7, 2023, Brooklyn FC announced that Two Bridges Football Club, a New York City-based youth soccer organization, would become the club's official youth academy and would start playing in the USL Academy League in 2024. [[Maximilian Mansfield]], the executive director of Two Bridges, was named President and CEO of Brooklyn FC.<ref name="2bridges">{{cite web |title=Maximilian Mansfield named Brooklyn FC President and CEO |url=https://www.usl-academy.com/news_article/show/1293588 |website=uslleagueone.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=29 December 2023 |date=7 December 2023}}</ref>
On December 7, 2023, Brooklyn FC announced that Two Bridges Football Club, a New York City-based youth soccer organization, would become the club's official youth academy and would start playing in the USL Academy League in 2024. [[Maximilian Mansfield]], the executive director of Two Bridges, was named President and CEO of Brooklyn FC.<ref name="2bridges">{{cite web |title=Maximilian Mansfield named Brooklyn FC President and CEO |url=https://www.usl-academy.com/news_article/show/1293588 |website=uslleagueone.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=December 29, 2023 |date=December 7, 2023}}</ref>

The Academy started play in the semi-professional [[National Premier Soccer League]] (NPSL) in 2024 as '''Brooklyn FC II'''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brooklyn FC II |url=https://premier.upsl.com/teams/brooklyn-fc-ii-431110/ |website=upsl.com |publisher=National Premier Soccer League |access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref>

On June 12, 2024, the club announced that its U20 academy side would play an exhibition match against Ecuadorian [[Ecuadorian Serie A|Serie A]] club [[C.D. Cuenca]] on July 13th.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=_BrooklynFC |number=1801015186385461437|title=Mark you calendars: BKFC U20 is playing an exhibition match against Ecuadorian Serie A club C.D. Cuenca on July 13th, 6:00pm at Maimonides Park. Tickets pre-sale drops tomorrow at 10 AM EST. Fans can subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive access.}}</ref>


==Stadium==
==Stadium==
On January 19, 2024, it was reported that Brooklyn FC plan to play their matches at [[Maimonides Park]] in the [[Coney Island]] neighborhood of [[Brooklyn]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nalton |first=James |title=New York Pro Soccer Club Brooklyn FC To Play At Maimonides Park, Coney Island |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesnalton/2024/01/19/new-york-pro-soccer-club-brooklyn-fc-to-play-at-maimonides-park-coney-island/ |access-date=7 March 2024 |date=19 January 2024|website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> That was confirmed by the league on January 31, announcing that the team had signed a multi-year deal.<ref name="maimonides">{{cite web |title=Brooklyn FC to play at Maimonides Park in historic Coney Island |url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1298747 |website=uslleagueone.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=31 January 2024}}</ref>
On January 19, 2024, it was reported that Brooklyn FC plan to play their matches at [[Maimonides Park]] in the [[Coney Island]] neighborhood of [[Brooklyn]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nalton |first=James |title=New York Pro Soccer Club Brooklyn FC To Play At Maimonides Park, Coney Island |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesnalton/2024/01/19/new-york-pro-soccer-club-brooklyn-fc-to-play-at-maimonides-park-coney-island/ |access-date=March 7, 2024 |date=January 19, 2024|website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> That was confirmed by the league on January 31, announcing that the team had signed a multi-year deal.<ref name="maimonides">{{cite web |title=Brooklyn FC to play at Maimonides Park in historic Coney Island |url=https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1298747 |website=uslleagueone.com |publisher=United Soccer League |access-date=February 1, 2024 |date=January 31, 2024}}</ref>


Maimonides Park is a 7,000 seat stadium on the [[Riegelmann Boardwalk|Coney Island Boardwalk]]. It had briefly been the home of the [[Phoenix club (sports)|second]] [[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]] in 2017, prior to that club going on hiatus. Brooklyn FC intends to use a different field orientation than the Cosmos previously used, leaving the pitcher's mound intact and "maximiz(ing) a lot of the space around the field".<ref name="hrbci">{{cite web |last1=Leigh |first1=Andrew |title=Brooklyn Football Club to call Coney Island home |url=https://hudsonriverblue.com/brooklyn-football-club-to-play-at-coney-islands-maimonides-park-2025/ |website=Hudson River Blue |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=31 January 2024}}</ref>
Maimonides Park is a 7,000 seat stadium on the [[Riegelmann Boardwalk|Coney Island Boardwalk]]. It had briefly been the home of the [[Phoenix club (sports)|second]] [[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]] in 2017, prior to that club going on hiatus. Brooklyn FC intends to use a different field orientation than the Cosmos previously used, leaving the pitcher's mound intact and "maximiz(ing) a lot of the space around the field".<ref name="hrbci">{{cite web |last1=Leigh |first1=Andrew |title=Brooklyn Football Club to call Coney Island home |url=https://hudsonriverblue.com/brooklyn-football-club-to-play-at-coney-islands-maimonides-park-2025/ |website=Hudson River Blue |access-date=February 1, 2024 |date=January 31, 2024}}</ref>


Club chairman Matt Rizzetta has indicated that the club has had preliminary conversations with city officials and private developers on a location for a permanent stadium, one of the required benchmarks before the club can move up to the second division.<ref name="hrbci"/><ref name="forbesProch"/>
Club chairman Matt Rizzetta has indicated that the club has had preliminary conversations with city officials and private developers on a location for a permanent stadium, which had been one of the required benchmarks before the club can move up to the second division.<ref name="hrbci"/><ref name="forbesProch"/>


== References ==
== References ==

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== External links ==
== External links ==

* {{official website|https://www.brooklynfootballclub.com/}}
* {{official website|https://www.brooklynfootballclub.com/}}


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Brooklyn FC
The letter B, stylized to resemble the arches of the Brooklyn Bridge
Full nameBrooklyn Football Club
Short nameBKFC
FoundedJune 8, 2023; 15 months ago (2023-06-08)
GroundMaimonides Park
Brooklyn, New York
Capacity7,000
Coordinates40°34′28″N 73°59′03″W / 40.57444°N 73.98417°W / 40.57444; -73.98417 (Maimonides Park)
OwnerNorth Sixth Group
ChairmanMatt Rizzetta
LeagueUSL Super League (women)
USL Championship (men)
WebsiteClub website

Brooklyn Football Club is a planned American professional soccer club based in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. First announced in 2023, the club will field a women's team in USL Super League in 2024, and a men's team in USL Championship beginning in 2025.

History

On June 8, 2023, the United Soccer League announced that North Sixth Group had been granted a USL League One expansion team in Brooklyn, to start play in the 2025 season, with a women's and youth team to follow.[1][2][3]

North Sixth Group specializes in purchasing and developing lower-tier soccer clubs. In addition to Brooklyn FC, it owns sixth-tier Swiss club FC Locarno, Serie D side ASD Campobasso 1919, and a stake in Serie B club Ascoli Calcio.[4][5] Among the minority owners in North Sixth Group are television personality Kelly Ripa and actor Mark Consuelos.[6]

USMNT International Timothy Weah joined the ownership group on May 28, 2024.[7]

Colors and badge

The club's name and logo, designed by British-based designer Christopher Payne, were unveiled on November 9, 2023. The limestone color is a reference to the Brooklyn Bridge which is represented in the logo, and the brown color reflects the brownstone buildings seen across the borough.[8][9]

The badge and identity will be used by all Brooklyn FC teams.[10] Kits will be made by Kappa.[11]

Men's team

The men's team was announced to begin in the third division USL League One in 2025, with an option to move up to the second-division USL Championship by 2028, if certain benchmarks were met.[2][3] On March 7, 2024, New York City-based soccer outlet Hudson River Blue reported that the team would, in a change of plans, begin directly in the USL Championship for the 2025 season,[12] which was confirmed by USL a week later.[13]

Women's team

At its founding, the club also announced that it intended to field a women's team in the USL Super League.[2] The Super League is a Division One league, representing the top level of women's soccer in the United States, to begin play in August of 2024.

On February 9, 2024, the Super League confirmed Brooklyn FC's team would be one of its inaugural eight teams.[14] The league released its season schedule on May 30, 2024, establishing the club's inaugural match will be on Saturday, August 31, a home game against Carolina Ascent FC.[15]

Brooklyn FC announced on May 17, 2024 that they had signed the first-ever player in club history, Puerto Rican national team goalkeeper Sydney Martinez.[16]

Roster

As of August 9, 2024* Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF United States USA Hope Breslin
— FW United States USA Isabel Cox
— MF United States USA Kess Elmore
— MF United States USA Jessica Garziano
— FW United States USA Mackenzie George
— DF United States USA Tori Hansen
— GK Puerto Rico PUR Sydney Martinez
— MF United States USA Allison Pantuso
— DF United States USA Sasha Pickard
— GK United States USA Neeku Purcell
No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF United States USA Samantha Rosette
— DF United States USA Nikia Smith
— DF United States USA Taylor Smith
— FW United States USA Dana Scheriff
— DF United States USA Leah Scarpelli

Academy

On December 7, 2023, Brooklyn FC announced that Two Bridges Football Club, a New York City-based youth soccer organization, would become the club's official youth academy and would start playing in the USL Academy League in 2024. Maximilian Mansfield, the executive director of Two Bridges, was named President and CEO of Brooklyn FC.[3]

The Academy started play in the semi-professional National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) in 2024 as Brooklyn FC II.[17]

On June 12, 2024, the club announced that its U20 academy side would play an exhibition match against Ecuadorian Serie A club C.D. Cuenca on July 13th.[18]

Stadium

On January 19, 2024, it was reported that Brooklyn FC plan to play their matches at Maimonides Park in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn.[19] That was confirmed by the league on January 31, announcing that the team had signed a multi-year deal.[20]

Maimonides Park is a 7,000 seat stadium on the Coney Island Boardwalk. It had briefly been the home of the second New York Cosmos in 2017, prior to that club going on hiatus. Brooklyn FC intends to use a different field orientation than the Cosmos previously used, leaving the pitcher's mound intact and "maximiz(ing) a lot of the space around the field".[21]

Club chairman Matt Rizzetta has indicated that the club has had preliminary conversations with city officials and private developers on a location for a permanent stadium, which had been one of the required benchmarks before the club can move up to the second division.[21][2]

References

  1. ^ "Brooklyn, N.Y. awarded USL League One franchise". Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Proch, Daniele (June 8, 2023). "Professional Soccer Is Coming To Brooklyn With Big Goals Ahead Of 2026 FIFA World Cup". Forbes. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Maximilian Mansfield named Brooklyn FC President and CEO". uslleagueone.com. United Soccer League. December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  4. ^ Anderson, Jason (November 9, 2023). "USL sets up shop in New York City, with Brooklyn Football Club set for 2025 debut". MSN. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Greenberg, Doug (November 2, 2023). "Investors Dive Into Soccer's Lower Tiers, Eye Untapped Market Potential". Front Office Sports. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Speakman, Kimberlee (November 10, 2022). "Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Are Now Co-Owners of Italian Soccer Team Campobasso 1919". People Magazine. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "Timothy Weah joins Brooklyn Football Club as part of Ownership Group". uslchampionship.com. May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Brooklyn Football Club reveals club identity ahead of 2025 kickoff". uslleagueone.com. United Soccer League. November 9, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Payne, Christopher. "Brooklyn Football Club". footballbranddesigner.com. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "Brooklyn FC reveal "shared identity" for USL Super League brand". uslsuperleague.com. United Soccer League. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  11. ^ @_BrooklynFCw (May 30, 2024). "Real football heritage finds a new home in BK. We're proud to announce that Kappa will be the official technical sponsor of our men's, women's, and academy programs" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Leigh, Andrew (March 7, 2024). "Exclusive: Brooklyn Football Club will join USL Championship". Hudson River Blue. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  13. ^ "Brooklyn FC Moves to USL Championship Ahead of Men's 2025 Inaugural Season". USL Championship. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "USL Super League Receives Division One Sanctioning from U.S. Soccer and Confirms Field of Teams for Inaugural Season". uslsuperleague.com. United Soccer League. February 9, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  15. ^ "USL Super League Unveils Fall Schedule of Inaugural Season and League Competition Structure". uslsuperleague.com. United Soccer League. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Brooklyn Football Club Announces Sydney Martinez, Puerto Rican National Team Star Goalkeeper, as First to Sign with Club". uslsuperleague.com. United Soccer League. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Brooklyn FC II". upsl.com. National Premier Soccer League. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  18. ^ @_BrooklynFC (June 12, 2024). "Mark you calendars: BKFC U20 is playing an exhibition match against Ecuadorian Serie A club C.D. Cuenca on July 13th, 6:00pm at Maimonides Park. Tickets pre-sale drops tomorrow at 10 AM EST. Fans can subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive access" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. ^ Nalton, James (January 19, 2024). "New York Pro Soccer Club Brooklyn FC To Play At Maimonides Park, Coney Island". Forbes. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  20. ^ "Brooklyn FC to play at Maimonides Park in historic Coney Island". uslleagueone.com. United Soccer League. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  21. ^ a b Leigh, Andrew (January 31, 2024). "Brooklyn Football Club to call Coney Island home". Hudson River Blue. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
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