Men's

Gabriel Alves Named to USL Cup Team of the Round; Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. Earns Bench Honors

April 28, 2026 by Zak Hawke

Brooklyn, N.Y., Apr. 28, 2026 – Brooklyn FC defender Gabriel Alves has been named to the Prinx Tires USL Cup Team of the Round Starting XI for Round 1, while forward Juan Carlos (JC) Obregón Jr. earned a place on the Team of the Round bench following standout performances in Brooklyn’s 3-0 win over the New York Cosmos.

Alves delivered a commanding all-around performance at the back, anchoring the defense while contributing in possession and on the scoresheet. The Brazilian completed 69 passes at a 92.8% success rate, including 85.2% accuracy in the attacking half, helping Brooklyn control the tempo throughout the match. He added a goal in the 39th minute, Brooklyn’s second of the night, finishing from close range to cap a dominant first-half showing. Defensively, Alves recorded three clearances and two interceptions while winning key duels to limit opportunities for the opposition.

Obregón Jr. made his impact felt in attack after opening the scoring in the 35th minute with a close-range header. The forward was a constant physical presence, winning ten duels and drawing five fouls to disrupt the Cosmos’ defensive shape. He registered two shots on target, created two chances, and maintained an active role in Brooklyn’s attacking build-up before exiting in the second half.

Brooklyn FC hits the road on Saturday, May 2, for a 7:00 pm ET fixture at Miami FC before returning home to take on Loudon United on Saturday, May 9, at 7:00 pm ET. Tickets are available on SeatGeek.

Brooklyn FC Takes New York Derby with 3–0 Prinx Tires USL Cup Win

April 25, 2026 by ading

Paterson, New Jersey, April 25, 2026 – Brooklyn FC men delivered a statement performance on the road in the Prinx Tires USL Cup opener, securing a commanding 3–0 victory over the New York Cosmos in a historic afternoon for the club.

The breakthrough came in the 35th minute through a well-worked attacking sequence. Defender Callum Frogson whipped a dangerous cross into the six-yard box, where Juan Carlos “JC” Obregón Jr. rose highest and headed the ball from point-blank range straight down the middle of the goal to give Brooklyn the lead, marking Frogson’s first assist for the club.

Brooklyn doubled their advantage in the 39th minute in emphatic fashion. Gabriel Alves picked up the ball outside the box and struck a powerful left-footed effort from distance, driving it centrally past the goalkeeper for his first goal for Brooklyn.

Just before halftime, Brooklyn struck again to put the match out of reach. In the 43rd minute, Abdoulaye Kanté received a pass from Peter Mangione outside the area, took his chance with confidence, and fired a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The goal marked Kanté’s first for the club, while Mangione recorded his first assist.

In goal, Lukas Burns impressed on his debut, making multiple saves, including key stops from close range and distance, to secure a clean sheet and anchor a strong defensive performance.

The game also carried historic significance beyond the scoreline. JC scored the first-ever Prinx Tires USL Cup goal in club history, in addition to the first-ever USL Championship goal in club history earlier this season.

A composed, clinical performance, and a landmark Prinx Tires USL Cup afternoon for Brooklyn FC.

SCORING SUMMARY

Brooklyn FC – Juan Obregón (35’), Gabriel Alves (39’), Abdoulaye Kanté (43’)
New York Cosmos – None

DISCIPLINE

Brooklyn FC
Yellow Cards – So Nishikawa (34’), Taimu Okiyoshi (89’)

New York Cosmos
Yellow Cards – Jordan Chavez (30’), Nick Mendonça (45’), Justin Milovanov (73’), Néstor Cabrera (80’), Sebastián Guenzatti (81’)
Red Cards – Néstor Cabrera (90+1’)

LINEUPS

Brooklyn FC – Lukas Burns; Callum Frogson (Vuk Latinovich 65’), Rocco Romeo, Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Taimu Okiyoshi; So Nishikawa (Jaden Servania 70’), Peter Mangione (Shaan Hundal 69’), Malik Pinto; Gabriel Alves, Juan Obregón (Tommy McNamara 84’), Abdoulaye Kanté (Markus Anderson 65’)
Unused Substitutes: Jackson Lee, Christopher Olney Jr.

New York Cosmos – Boris Del Valle; Justin Milovanov (Eligio Guarino 79’), Nick Mendonça (Néstor Cabrera 72’), Jordan Chavez (Davey Mason 72’), Massimo Morabito; Philip Spengler, Christian Koffi (Patrick Bohui 79’), Nick Zielonka (Julien Lacher 66’); Sebastián Guenzatti
Unused Substitutes: Davide Materazzi, Davide Galazzini, Braeden Backus, Tristan Stephani

UP NEXT FOR BROOKLYN FC MEN

Brooklyn FC returns to action on May 2 at 7:00 PM, traveling to face Miami FC in a USL Championship match.

Multiple home match ticketing options, including multi-game and single-game, are available. Tickets are available on SeatGeek.

Brooklyn FC Partners with David Protein to Fuel Men’s and Women’s Teams

April 22, 2026 by Zak Hawke

Brooklyn, N.Y., Apr. 22, 2026 – Brooklyn FC today announced a new partnership with David Protein that will support player nutrition and recovery across both the club’s men’s and women’s teams through July 2027.

As part of the agreement, David Protein bars will be provided in both teams’ dressing rooms and at training to support player nutrition and recovery throughout the season.

“Proper fueling is a key part of how our players prepare and perform,” said Jamie Terrell, Director of Partnerships at Brooklyn FC. “David Protein shares our focus on high-quality performance nutrition, and we’re excited to introduce their products into our environment while building a partnership that also reaches our supporters.”

David Protein branding will appear across several Brooklyn FC matchday and digital assets, including pitchside signage at Maimonides Park, logo placement on the stadium videoboard, a broadcast clock wrap during match coverage, and serving as the presenting partner of Brooklyn FC’s Midweek Training content series across the club’s social channels.

“We’re excited to support Brooklyn FC’s men’s and women’s teams this season and to be their protein of choice for training and competition,” said Jonah Gershon, Events Manager, David Protein. “Their values of performance, discipline, and excellence align exactly with what we were founded on.”

Brooklyn FC Men hit the road for a short trip to Hinchcliff Stadium on Saturday, April 25, at 2:00 p.m. ET. They will take on The New York Cosmos in the club’s first-ever USL Prinx Tires Cup group stage match, streaming live on ESPN+. Brooklyn FC Women come fresh off a bye week for a home contest against Dallas Trinity FC, also on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tickets are available on SeatGeek.

Marlon LeBlanc: “We’ve got to lift each other and come together”

April 22, 2026 by ading

Following Brooklyn FC men’s 1-1 draw with Sacramento Republic FC, head coach Marlon LeBlanc, striiker Markus Anderson, and defender Vuk Latinovich spoke to the media.

Marlon LeBlanc, Head Coach

How do you evaluate the result, especially considering how the match ended late?

“That’s one of the top teams in the league. Under most circumstances, we’d probably be really pleased with a 1–1 result. But the way it ended in the last second of the game, seeing them steal a point when you felt like you had all three, leaves a bit of a disappointing taste.”

What was your message to the team after the match, and what do you want to see from the group moving forward?

“We told the guys we have to pick our teammate up. We made an error, but we have another game on the weekend, so we’ve got to lift each other and come together. These are the moments where real teams show what they’re made of.”

Markus Anderson, forward, #35

Walk us through your goal from outside the box, what did you see in that moment and how did it feel to deliver such an important contribution?

“I felt good. We started by building out from the back. It came from all of us pushing forward in a pressing moment, and I was in the right place at the right time. I slid it into the bottom corner. It felt good, helped my confidence a little, helped the team. It felt good.”

You’ve stepped into a major role this season as one of the younger players, what has helped you perform so consistently and lead the team in goals and assists?

“I would say what helps me the most is having good teammates around me. Everyone has great quality and pushes each other in training. I also have my old coach here with me, who always pushes me, tells me what I should be doing, and helps me day in and day out. Overall, this team gives me the confidence I need to keep performing.”

Vuk Latinovich, center back

How would you assess the defensive performance as a unit?

“We could be pretty satisfied that we kept one of the best teams in the league at zero goals up until the 95th minute. I think overall we held our own. Over the last two to three games, we’ve shown as a unit that we can go up against anyone and really compete against any offense. As a team, we’ve defended collectively really well the past couple of games.”

As a center back, you’re not only defending but also helping initiate attacks, how do you approach balancing those responsibilities within the team’s system?

“We’ve been set up to play in a way that satisfies the players we have. All the guys in the backline are capable of playing long balls and playing in between lines, and the way the team is set up allows us to do that. At times, we have to be a little more direct, and other times we can play more, it all depends on the opponent and how they’re set up. I think we did a bit of both today and created problems in both ways.”

Late Penalty denies Brooklyn FC men victory in 1-1 draw with Sacramento Republic

April 21, 2026 by ading

Brooklyn, New York, April 21, 2026 – Brooklyn FC delivered a strong performance at home but were ultimately held to a 1-1 draw against Sacramento Republic FC after a dramatic late equalizer.

Brooklyn took the lead in the 27th minute through Markus Anderson, who fired a powerful shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner to put the hosts in front. The goal capped off a confident first-half display, with Brooklyn controlling much of the tempo and heading into the break with a 1-0 advantage.

LeBlanc: We’ve got to lift our teammates up

In the second half, Brooklyn remained organized and resilient defensively, limiting Sacramento’s chances while continuing to look dangerous on the counterattack.

Goalkeeper Jackson Lee came up with key saves, and the back line held firm through sustained pressure, including a moment where Sacramento struck the crossbar.

As the match entered its final moments, Brooklyn appeared set to secure the win and extend their strong run at home. However, deep into stoppage time, Sacramento was awarded a penalty following a foul in the box. Full back Michelle Benítez converted from the spot in the 96th minute, sending the ball into the bottom left corner to level the match.

The late goal forced Brooklyn to settle for a point in a match where they had led for the majority of the game. Despite the disappointment, the performance showed continued progress, with another disciplined defensive effort and positive attacking moments as the team builds momentum.