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DIRECTORS

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BRANDO BABINI​

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BIO

Our Creator, Director, and Founder, Brando, is a football fanatic. Brando has progressed through the levels of New York City soccer, playing for DUSC, NAFC, Two Bridges, Met Oval, and Manhattan SC. He now attends Brown University. 

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CURRENT CLUB

Manhattan Soccer Club Freedom (ECNL)

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POSITION

Center Midfield

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jackson ten oever​

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BIO

Our Head Coach and Assistant Director, Jackson, is a seasoned footballer. He played for New York Red Bulls and captained Met Oval to success. Jackson is now playing Division I at Columbia University, starting at center-back. 

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CURRENT CLUB

Columbia University Men's Soccer (DI)​

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POSITION

Right Back, Center Back

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Head COaches

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Cyrus klinenberg

Princeton University (DI)

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Ezra widman

Syracuse University (DI)

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Lukas LUCKY Vien

Wash U

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Edison tackaberry

McGill University (CUS)

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Julian beban

Holy Cross (DI)

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FrankIE Perera

Bard College (DIII)

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jasim wildman

Skidmore College (DIII)

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Mo keussom

Williams College (DIII)

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CARMINE FALCO

Columbia University (D1)

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Cyrus klinenberg​

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BIO

Cyrus Klinenberg plays for Met Oval and attends the Fieldston School.  He is a four-star recruit and is committed to Princeton University. After his domestic success as an All-American, Cyrus took his game abroad, trialing at pro clubs including Aberdeen F.C.

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CURRENT CLUB

Met Oval Academy (MLS NEXT)​

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POSITION

Midfield, Winger

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Jasim wildman​

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BIO

One of our co-founders and CMO, Jasim has been playing the beautiful game since the age of 4. Jasim has extensive experience playing soccer with younger kids and has played for DUSC and Two Bridges. He now plays for Skidmore College. 

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CURRENT CLUB

Skidmore College Men's Soccer (DIII)

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POSITION

Right Back, Center Back

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julian​

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BIO

Julian Beban has been a part of the club for nearly two years. He is a starter for Holy Cross, where intends to pursue a degree in mathematics. Before college, he played for BW Gotschee and attended Brooklyn Tech.  Julian has also trialed with pro clubs in Germany. 

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CURRENT CLUB

Holy Cross Men's Soccer (DI)

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POSITION

Center Back

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Edison​

Tackaberry

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BIO

Assistant coach Eddie Tackaberry has pursued soccer abroad, receiving a contract offer from German club TSG Sprockhövel. He made his professional debut in 2020 for New Amsterdam FC and has experience at all levels of the game. Eddie now plays for McGill University

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CURRENT CLUB

McGill University Mens Soccer (CUS)​

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POSITION

Center-Back

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Ezra Widman​

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BIO

Assistant coach Ezra Widman plays for National Champions Syracuse University. Having played for NE Revolution, NYCFC, and Red Bulls, Ezra has top-level footballing experience. After years of hard work, Ezra made his professional debut for Red Bulls USL at just 17. 

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CURRENT CLUB

Syracuse Mens Soccer (D1)​

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POSITION

Center Midfield

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LUKAS VIEn

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BIO

Coach, Co-Creator, and Director of International Dev. Lukas, has played for the likes of DUSC, Two Bridges, and now WashU's Club Team. Lukas captained his high school varsity team to back-to-back playoff championships. 

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CURRENT CLUB

Two Bridges​

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POSITION

Right Back

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Mohamed keussom​

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BIO

Assistant coach Mohamed (Momo') is a recent addition to the coaching staff and has proved himself invaluable. Momo knows the ins and out of New York City soccer, having played for Dusc, Met Oval, and Two Bridges Football Club. Momo is now playing Division III soccer with Williams College.

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CURRENT CLUB

Williams Men's Soccer (DIII)​

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POSITION

Right Back

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Sophia Kyritsis​

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BIO

After playing for all-boys teams throughout her youth, Sophia is now playing for one of the best ECNL teams in the nation, World Class FC. Sophia loves working with younger kids, and in her free time you can find her babysitting or tutoring younger ones. Sophia is now playing at the University of Richmond (DI).

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CURRENT CLUB

University of Richmond (DI)​

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POSITION

Wide Midfielder

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Frank perera-modica

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BIO

Frank Perera-Modica is an absolute baller for Bard. By fall, he's one of the Liberty League's top-scorers. By summer, he is one of the top coaches in the city. Frank has an immaculate understanding of attacking football.

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CURRENT CLUB

Bard (DIII)

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POSITION

Striker

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Carmine falco

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BIO

Carmine Falco is our second coach out of Columbia University. He has played for Met Oval, Cosmos, NYCFC, and other top clubs in the NYC area, bringing a variety of top-level experiences and wisdom. 

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CURRENT CLUB

Columbia University (DI)

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POSITION

Right Back

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