Tomás Tengarrinha
Head Coach
Tengarrinha leads all aspects of the women’s team, including training sessions, tactical planning, match preparation, and in-game management, while overseeing player development, squad evaluation, and the club’s competitive identity.
A UEFA A-licensed coach from Lisbon, Portugal, Tengarrinha brings top-flight European experience. He most recently led SF Damaiense and previously guided the club to promotion to Portugal’s top division following an undefeated campaign. He also led SC Braga to a top-three finish in the 2023–24 Liga BPI season and has held senior roles with Torreense and Amora FC.
Known for building competitive, attack-minded teams, Tengarrinha has a strong track record in player development across professional and academy environments.
Francisca (Chica) Silva Almoster Moura Ferreira
First Assistant Coach & Head of Performance
Ferreira serves as First Assistant Coach and Head of Performance, overseeing the team’s physical performance strategy while supporting training sessions and the club’s distinct game model.
She brings experience across Portugal’s top division, having held dual roles in coaching and performance with SF Damaiense and SC Braga. At Damaiense, she was part of a staff that won the second division title and secured promotion, later competing in Liga BPI.
Ferreira holds a UEFA B License and is known for integrating performance, tactical execution, and player development within elite training environments.
Dennis Mejia
Goalkeeper Coach
Mejia leads goalkeeper training and development, designing position-specific sessions and match preparation while supporting overall defensive organization.
He also contributes to opponent analysis, focusing on attacking phases and set pieces to inform goalkeeper preparation and team strategy.
Mejia brings experience across academy, collegiate, and club environments, including roles with Hofstra University, the Long Island Goalkeeper Academy, and FC Barcelona Academy Pro NY.
Jenna DeAngelis
Strength & Conditioning Coach
DeAngelis is responsible for creating performance programs that enhance speed, strength, power, agility, and endurance. Her main focus is aligning physical preparation with the demands of the game.
She brings a background in high-performance training and athlete development, including experience as a Tier X Coach at Equinox and work with Gotham Girls FC. A certified strength and conditioning specialist and Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coach, she focuses on integrating training, recovery, and nutrition to support long-term performance.
Alexa Bruni
Head of Player Operations & Team Administration
Bruni oversees all team operations and administrative functions for the women’s team, ensuring seamless coordination across travel, scheduling, compliance, and day-to-day logistics.
She brings more than six years of experience supporting collegiate and professional athletic programs, with a background in team operations, event management, and player engagement. Bruni serves as a central liaison between players, coaches, league officials, and external partners, ensuring all operational details are executed to a high professional standard.
Artie Verdi
Equipment Manager
Verdi oversees all equipment operations for the women’s team, ensuring players and coaches are fully supported for training sessions and matches.
He manages daily gear preparation, laundry, and equipment setup, while coordinating logistics for both home and away matches to support consistent day-to-day operations.
