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Brooklyn FC building a legacy in the borough and Gainbridge Super League

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September 03, 2025

When Brooklyn FC stepped onto the pitch at Maimonides Park (formerly known as MCU Park and KeySpan Park) in Coney Island this past Saturday for their season opener against the reigning champion Tampa Bay Sun, the night meant more than just the start of a new campaign.

- By TYRESE ALLEYNE-DAVIS Special to the AmNews

Brooklyn FC building a legacy in the borough and Gainbridge Super League

It represented the continuation of something historic: Brooklyn's first professional women's soccer team writing its second chapter in the Gainbridge Super League.

The vision for Brooklyn FC has been shaped by Matt Rizzetta, founder and chairman of North Sixth Group, the club’s principal owner, who has made it clear from the start that the team’s mission extends beyond the field. Under his leadership, the club has embraced a dual purpose — building a competitive team on the pitch while also establishing a cultural and community footprint in Brooklyn.

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