Men's

BROOKLYN, N.Y. June 12, 2026 – Brooklyn FC Men today announced the club has signed goalkeeper Sebastian Montoulieu (22) to a 25-day contract, pending league and federation approval. The deal marks the first professional contract for the 6’2″ goalkeeper, who will be available for selection this Saturday when Brooklyn FC travels to face Louisville City FC.

“Sebastian has earned this opportunity, plain and simple,” said Brooklyn FC Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc. “When you look at his path, nothing was handed to him. He’s a kid who works relentlessly and competes for everything, and those are the qualities we talk about wanting in our environment. Depth at the goalkeeper position is critical for us through this stretch of the season, and we’re really pleased to welcome him to the group.”

Montoulieu arrives in Brooklyn off the back of a storybook rise through the college game. After four years with Northeastern University’s club soccer team, where he was named captain in 2023, he earned a spot on the Huskies’ varsity roster as a senior in 2024. He then closed out his collegiate career in style as a graduate student at Stevens Institute of Technology, earning All-MAC Freedom First Team honors while starting all 18 matches in 2025.

In his final season, Montoulieu posted a 1.00 goals-against average with a 72.7 save percentage and four shutouts. At one point, he went 397 minutes without conceding, a shutout streak that stretched across six matches from late October into mid-November. He saved his best for last, posting back-to-back clean sheets in the MAC Freedom semifinal and final, including a 1-0 shutout victory over Lebanon Valley in the championship that delivered the Ducks their fifth consecutive conference tournament title.

A native of Westport, Connecticut, Montoulieu came up through Beachside SC’s U19 MLS Next squad and was a three-year letterwinner at Staples High School before heading to Boston.

Brooklyn FC is back in action on the road this Saturday, June 13, against Louisville City FC. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET, and the match will stream live on ESPN+. 

Brooklyn, NY, June 10th, 2026 – Brooklyn FC Men head back on the road and will travel to Kentucky for a USL Championship match against Louisville City FC on June 13th at 8 PM EST, streaming live on ESPN+

Brooklyn FC’s last match was a 5-1 win against Portland Hearts of Pine in the Prinx Tires USL Cup and will be hoping their goalscoring form will continue on the road. Brooklyn FC will be beginning a difficult stretch in which they have three matches in seven days against three of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference. 

Louisville were previously in a poor run of form, winless in five USL Championship matches dating back to April 18, until they won 2-0 away at Phoenix Rising Wednesday night.

Louisville are one of the most offensive clubs in the league, as they have scored 20 goals, the second most in the USL Championship. Two players to look out for are forward  Jansen Wilson, their top scorer with four goals, and Taylor Davila, tied for the second most assists in the league with four. Louisville have also conceded 20 goals in their 12 matches, tied for the second most in the league with Brooklyn and El Paso, so a high-scoring affair is a possibility this weekend. 

For Brooklyn, forward Stefan Stojanovic will be a player to watch as he has scored three goals in his last two matches. Midfielder CJ Olney Jr. has also been in strong form with a goal or assist in the last three matches. Defender Vuk Latinovich leads the league in clearances with 77, and defender Thomas Vancaeyezeele recorded both a goal and an assist in the last match. 

After this match, Brooklyn will continue their road trip with a midweek match against Indy Eleven on June 17th at 7 PM ET. They will then return home for a match against Tampa Bay Rowdies on June 20th at 7 PM EST to celebrate Rep Your Country Night. Tickets are available on SeatGeek 

Brooklyn, N.Y., June 9, 2926 – Brooklyn FC forward Stefan Stojanovic and defender Thomas Vancaeyezeele have been named to the Prinx Tires USL Cup Team of the Round Starting XI for Round 3, while forward Markus Anderson earned a place on the Team of the Round bench, following Brooklyn’s 5-1 rout of Portland Hearts of Pine.

Stojanovic led the way up front with a two-goal night. He restored Brooklyn’s lead in the 36th minute with a left-footed finish from the centre of the box, then doubled his tally in first-half stoppage time, sending Brooklyn into the break up 3-1 with a right-footed strike from outside the box into the bottom-left corner. Both of his shots on target found the net, and he created three chances for teammates. That second goal also earned Stojanovic a Prinx Tires USL Cup Goal of the Round nomination, with fan voting open until midnight ET on Wednesday. Vote Now.

Vancaeyezeele was influential at both ends. The defender set up Brooklyn’s opener in the 8th minute, assisting Anderson’s header, then got on the scoresheet himself in the 55th minute, heading home from the centre of the box following a corner to make it 4-1. He paired that attacking output with a steady defensive shift, completing 41 passes, including six long balls, while adding three tackles and an interception.

Anderson made the bench after a brace and a physical, all-action display. He headed Brooklyn in front inside eight minutes, set up by Vancaeyezeele, and capped the scoring in the 70th minute with a left-footed finish from close range following a fast break. He was a constant handful, winning seven duels on the night, four of them in the air.

Brooklyn FC Men close out the Prinx Tires USL Cup group stage on the road at Rhode Island FC on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 PM ET, with a place in the knockout stage on the line. Brooklyn will next take the pitch away at Louisville City FC for a league contest on Saturday, June 13, at 8:00 p.m. ET, streaming live on ESPN+. 

Brooklyn FC Men’s forward Stefan Stojanovic has been nominated for the Prinx Tires USL Cup Goal of the Round following his strike in Sunday’s 5-1 rout of Portland Hearts of Pine, with fan voting now open to crown the winner. Voting closes at midnight ET on Wednesday, with the winner announced at 4:00 PM ET on Thursday.

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Stojanovic earned the nod with a right-footed rocket from outside the box into the bottom-left corner during first-half stoppage time to put Brooklyn up 3-1. Midfielder Malik Pinto supplied the assist, finding the forward on the edge of the area before Stojanovic did the rest. It was one of two goals on the day for him, a clinical display in which both of his shots on target found the net, and he created three chances for teammates.

It is the second goal honor nomination of the year for the in-form forward, who earned a USL Championship Goal of the Week nod earlier in the season for a composed finish away at Miami FC. 

The brace helped Brooklyn keep pace at the top of Group 5. The Men sit second on six points, just a single point behind leaders Hartford Athletic, with one group match to play. Only the seven group winners and one wild-card team advance to the single-elimination knockout stage. Brooklyn’s final group match is away at Rhode Island FC on Saturday, July 11 (7:30 PM ET).

The Goal of the Round winner is decided entirely by fan vote, so every click counts. Vote Now for Stef before voting closes at midnight ET on Wednesday.

Brooklyn FC Men next take the pitch away at Louisville City FC for a league contest on Saturday, June 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET, streaming live on ESPN+. 

LEBLANC’S THOUGHTS ON BROOKLYN FC’S WIN OVER PORTLAND HEARTS OF PINE

Can you speak to a little bit about your players and their personal development through the course of the season? You’ve only played a few games in this very long season, but the confidence seems to be there and the belief in their own abilities coming together as a team. Can you just speak to the individual effort that adds to the collective ideology of the team?

“Yeah, I think that is the idea, right, in a nutshell, that the collective is always going to be stronger than any one individual. So, look, I think confidence is a good word, but resilience is probably a better word. These guys were not operating fully yet as an organization, as a club. It’s gonna take us some time to get there. So, I think, they’re growing, they’re learning, they’re getting better. The results aren’t always there. Today they were. But the commitment has always been there, and the resilience has always been there.”

How has it been from a coaching standpoint? Just building brick by brick, what the Brooklyn men’s soccer team identity is, and how fortunate and proud are you coaching this group of talented players?

“Yeah, look, it’s hard. I won’t lie. It’s very, very hard. It’s a process and it’s one that I sometimes have to remind myself that you can’t have it all right from the get go. Yes, but the guys, if I were to take in, and tell you all the stuff, the guys have gone through and all they pushed around in order to be where they are right now, you’d probably be very, very surprised. All that said, I’m proud of them more for, forget the result, the result aside. I’m proud of the performance. I’m proud of the way that we play, that we stuck to what our identity’s supposed to be. And I think by the end of the year, you’ll see a picture of a team that is not only reflective of who we want to be, but what this city wants for their football team as well.”

MATCH REACTIONS

Markus Anderson, #35, Forward

Can you speak to the mindset that that you had going into this game and just how how did your body feel? And what was your mindset in finding your space and making the most of your chances?

“Today, my mentality was, I knew that today we had to win, without a doubt. Going in, especially in every game, I feel like you gotta have fun and enjoy it and play as a team. At the end of the day, you’re not gonna win solo. You gotta win as a team. Our team played great today. Mentally, overall, was amazing. Everyone fought, everyone defended, everyone attacked, and that’s what’s being asked for every time.”

What is it like to put on the Brooklyn jersey and play in front of this community and get big wins like this for the fans?

“I grew up in Brooklyn, Fort Greene. Just putting on this jersey just means everything to me. Number 35, the same number I had before, just playing for the club is something I can’t really explain in words. It’s a feeling I’ve had since I was a kid, and putting on the jersey just makes me feel happy.”

Brooklyn, New York, June 7, 2026 –  Brooklyn FC returned home to Maimonides Park for a Prinx Tires USL Cup match against Portland Hearts of Pine, where they won 5-1.The match was delayed 30 minutes due to lightning in the area, but the weather remained beautiful through the afternoon. Brooklyn played a lower-division team, Portland, who compete in USL League One. They showed off their attacking strength as the effort moved them into second place in Group 5, just one point behind Hartford Athletic with 1 game left in the Group Stage.

Brooklyn found its opener in just the 8th minute through forward Markus Anderson, who marked his return to the starting lineup with a goal. Defender Thomas Vancaeyezeele chipped a ball over the top, which found the head of Anderson. 

The pressure continued as Anderson had another shot just two minutes later that went over the crossbar. Another two minutes later saw a long shot from midfielder Peter Mangione go inches past the far post.

Portland answered back in the 19th minute through forward Aboubacar Camara who took advantage of a long ball from the back and raced towards the Brooklyn goal, slotting past the goalkeeper.

Brooklyn was not deterred by the equalizer and continued with its attacking intent. Midfielder CJ Olney Jr hit a shot from outside of the box that scraped the outside of the post and went wide. 

Brooklyn found its go-ahead goal in the 36th minute as forward Stefan Stojanovic scored for the second match in a row. Defender Gabriel Alves made a forward run before cutting the ball back to Stojanovic, who was able to calmly score from around the penalty spot. 

Stojanovic then found his second goal in stoppage time of the first half. He received the ball in midfield and unleashed a screamer from outside of the box, and Brooklyn went into halftime leading 3-1.  

Vancaeyezeele, who already had an assist in the match, got in on the scoring action in the 55th minute. A corner from Olney found the head of Vancaeyezeele, who towered over the Portland defenders.

Just two minutes later, Portland substitute JayTee Kamara got a red card after he stuck a leg out and took down Alves.  

The team took advantage of the space and scored a counter-attack in the 70th minute. Midfielder Abdoulaye Kante broke free down the right wing before playing a low cross across the six-yard box, which found Anderson at the back post, who slotted into an empty net for his second of the day.

SCORING SUMMARY

Brooklyn FC: Markus Anderson 8’, 70’, Stefan Stojanovic 36’, 45+2’, Thomas Vancaeyezeele 55’, 
Portland: Aboubacar Camara 19’

DISCPLINE

Brooklyn FC: Vuk Latinovich 75’ (Yellow)
Portland: JayTee Kamara 57’ (Red), Kemali Green 60’ (Yellow)

LINEUPS

Brooklyn FC – Lukas Burns; Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Gabriel Alves, Callum Frogson, Vuk Latinovich, Tommy McNamara (C) (John Klein 69’), Stefan Stojanovic (Abdoulaye Kanté 61’), Malik Pinto, Peter Mangione (Jaden Servania 69’), CJ Olney Jr. (Shaan Hundal 69’), Markus Anderson (Pierre Da Silva 76’)

Unused Substitutes: Jackson Lee, JC Obregon

Portland – Kash Oladapo; Mo Mohamed, Joshua Drack (Esteban Espinosa 65’), Kemali Green, Brecc Evans (Sergine Faye 73’), Mateo Kidd, Lagos Kunga (JayTee Kamara 45’), Diogo Barbosa (Khalid Hersi 73’), Walter Varela, Ollie Wright (C), Aboubacar Camara (Zion Scarlett 65’)

Unused Substitutes: Hunter Morse, Tyler Huck

UP NEXT FOR BROOKLYN FC MEN

Brooklyn FC Men heads back on the road, and their next match is on June 13th, 2026 at 8 PM ET against Louisville City FC. They will then travel to take on Indy Eleven on June 17th before returning home. 

Brooklyn FC’s next home match will be on June 20th at 7 PM ET, taking on the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Multiple home match ticketing options, including multi-game and single-game, are available. Tickets are available on SeatGeek.

Brooklyn, NY, June 4th, 2026 – Brooklyn FC Men return home to Maimonides Park for a Prinx Tires USL Cup Match against Portland Hearts of Pine on June 7th at 3 PM EST.

Last weekend, Brooklyn drew 2-2 with fellow expansion side Sporting JAX in a match that ended early due to rain and lightning in the area. Brooklyn’s last USL Cup match on May 16th was a 2-0 loss to Hartford Athletic. Brooklyn FC currently sits in third place in their cup group, just one point behind leaders Portland and Hartford. 

In their previous USL Cup match, Portland upset Championship side Rhode Island FC at their home stadium in Maine. Back in USL League One, Portland is 9th place in the table after a 3-2 away loss to Corpus Christi FC on Wednesday, where they conceded twice in stoppage time at the end of the game.

A player to keep an eye on for Portland is Ollie Wright, their top scorer in League One with 4 goals, he also leads the team with 5 assists. 

In the draw with Sporting JAX, Stefan Stojanovic scored his third goal of the USL Championship season and will be hoping to continue his good form. JC Obregon was also a big part of the attack last week, and although he was not on the scoresheet, he had four shots on target and forced saves from the Jacksonville keeper. 

After this match, Brooklyn will head back on the road for two more USL Championship matches at Louisville City on June 13th and Indy Eleven on June 17th. Brooklyn will be celebrating Pride Night this Sunday. Tickets are available on SeatGeek.  

From watch parties and community events to a special “Rep Your Country” matchday, Brooklyn FC will tap into the international fever in the borough

This summer, the world’s game takes center stage in Brooklyn.

As the biggest international soccer tournament on the planet arrives in North America, Brooklyn FC is turning the borough into a home for supporters all summer long with watch parties, community events, special matchday experiences, and collaborations across Brooklyn.

From Coney Island to Downtown Brooklyn, featuring some of the borough’s favorite soccer gathering spots, the Brooklyn FC Men’s 2026 season will be woven into a summer-long celebration of the global game and the cultures that make soccer special.

The Brooklyn Soccer Bar at Threes Brewing

Throughout the summer, Brooklyn FC and Threes Brewing will transform one of Brooklyn’s favorite soccer destinations into The Brooklyn Soccer Bar at Threes Brewing,  a club-branded takeover featuring watch parties, supporter events, special guests, exclusive merchandise, and themed programming around the summer’s biggest international matches.

Fans can expect:

• Watch parties throughout June and July
• “Futbol Fridays” elevated BKFC experiences for fans
• A live Q&A appearance with U.S. soccer legend and Brooklyn FC Sporting Director Brian McBride on June 12
• Brooklyn FC pop-up retail experiences
• Limited-edition BKFC-branded “Golden Goal” beer on tap and for purchase
• Flags, posters, banners, and club-themed décor throughout the venue

Select featured watch dates include:

• June 11 – 3 p.m. Mexico vs. South Africa
• June 12 – 9 p.m. USA vs. Paraguay 
• June 19 – 3 p.m. USA vs. Australia
• June 26 – 3 p.m. Norway vs. France
• July 3 – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Round of 32
• July 10 – 3 p.m. Quarterfinals 
• July 19 – 3 p.m. Final

Bringing Soccer Into the Community

Brooklyn FC will also show up across the borough with community-first events designed to bring fans closer to the club and to each other.

• Downtown Brooklyn Soccer Village – June 17: Brooklyn FC will join the Downtown Brooklyn Soccer Village at Brooklyn Commons Park with supporter activations, soccer activities, club giveaways, and appearances from the Brooklyn FC street team.
• 1v1 Tournament at New Balance SoHo Pop-Up – July 12 at 2:00 pm ET: Brooklyn FC will partner with New Balance and in collaboration with NYC Footy, for a one-day pop-up experience in SoHo featuring:
  • An exciting 1v1 tournament featuring some of the best 1v1 players in the city
  • Brooklyn FC jerseys for participants
  • Limited edition giveaways

More details on future events will be announced later this summer.

Rep Your Country Night, presented by Electrolit

Brooklyn FC’s celebration of the global game comes to Maimonides Park on Saturday, June 20, for Rep Your Country Night, presented by Electrolit. The squad takes on the Tampa Bay Rowdies at 7:00 PM ET, following the iconic Mermaid Parade earlier in the day.

Fans are encouraged to wear their nation’s colors and celebrate the international spirit of soccer during one of the marquee summer matchdays in Coney Island.

The evening will feature:

• Special USMNT-themed giveaway
• BKFC x US Soccer co-branded “Club & Country” scarf
• Matchday activations tied to soccer cultures from around the world

A Summer Built for Brooklyn

From packed watch parties to community events to matchdays under the lights in Coney Island, Brooklyn FC’s Summer of Soccer is designed to celebrate the energy, diversity, and passion that make Brooklyn one of the great soccer communities in the world.

Additional summer programming and event details will continue to be announced throughout the season.