FirstPoint USA, the world’s leading college sport recruitment agency, is excited to launch a new strategic partnership with Brooklyn Italians, to support the club’s pathway for young players to pursue athletic and academic success at the country’s leading universities.
This collaboration will see FirstPoint USA provide college recruitment and placement services to Brooklyn Italians players and families for those looking to develop their careers at collegiate soccer programs.
Established in 1949, Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club not for profit entity set up to educate, inspire and promote the development of talented soccer players in the Brooklyn community. Their mission has been to foster a soccer community that reflects the diversity of Brooklyn New York providing children of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop their passion for the beautiful game and realize their full potential as both players and young adults in NYC’s most populous borough.
Marinda Gilbert, Club Director, welcomed the announcement:
"The Brooklyn Italians are thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with FirstPoint USA,
a globally respected leader in student-athlete placement. This collaboration creates a
pathway for our players to pursue both academic and athletic success at top universities
around the world."
“Our Board remains committed to offering equitable access to a full range of soccer opportunities, regardless of financial circumstances, by providing the necessary resources and fostering a community where players can thrive and reach their full potential. We remain steadfast on raising our children and young adults to be great players and, more importantly, outstanding people and future leaders in the Brooklyn community,” added Peter Ciaccia President of the Board Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club.
Stuart McCaffrey, Director of Sport, reflected FirstPoint USA’s enthusiasm for the partnership:
“We are excited to be given the opportunity of working with such a prestigious club who have a proven track record of developing talented young players from the Brooklyn community.
Together, we aim to empower more young athletes with the tools, guidance, and exposure needed to pursue their academic and athletic dreams. This partnership will provide Brooklyn Italians players with direct access to FirstPoint’s comprehensive support services, including recruitment strategy, eligibility guidance, and personal mentorship.
Our network of college coaches will be equally excited to see a new pipeline of players coming through and we’re excited to guide their journeys to some fantastic destinations.”
The Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club are two-time past champions of the U.S. Open Cup Championship and boast a long-standing tradition of producing top-tier collegiate and professional players and coaches. The club is also part of the New York Red Bulls Academy Affiliate Program and has recently joined both the USL Academy and USL Youth with multiple teams, supporting elite player development and talent identification initiatives.
The collaboration adds to FirstPoint’s growing portfolio club partnerships, including the likes of Arsenal, Philadelphia Union, Nashville SC and Fulham, reinforcing our position as the leading global agency for student-athlete placement into colleges.
To find out more visit the Brooklyn Italians website.
