Brooklyn Italians
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- USA NPSL 24 USA US Open Cup 3
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Results
| USA NPSL | 07/10 23:30 | 1 |
[1] New York Cosmos B
v
Brooklyn Italians [2] 
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L | 1-0 | |
| USA NPSL | 07/06 23:00 | 1 |
[2] Brooklyn Italians v
GL Rough Diamonds
[6] 
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W | PPT. | |
| USA NPSL | 07/04 00:00 | 1 |
[1] New York Cosmos B
v
Brooklyn Italians [2]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/29 23:00 | 1 |
[2] Brooklyn Italians v
Hartford City FC
[4] 
|
W | 2-0 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/26 23:00 | 1 |
[3] Kingston Stockade FC
v
Brooklyn Italians [2]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/23 22:00 | 1 |
[3] Brooklyn Italians v
Rhode Island Reds
[5] 
|
W | 5-0 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/20 00:00 | 1 |
[3] Brooklyn Italians v
New York Athletic Club
[8] 
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W | 4-1 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/16 20:00 | 1 |
[8] New York Athletic Club
v
Brooklyn Italians [3]
|
W | 1-3 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/08 23:00 | 1 |
[3] Brooklyn Italians v
New York Cosmos B
[1]
|
L | 1-4 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/02 20:00 | 1 |
[5] GL Rough Diamonds
v
Brooklyn Italians [2]
|
W | 1-3 | |
| USA NPSL | 06/01 23:00 | 1 |
[6] Boston City FC
v
Brooklyn Italians [3]
|
W | 1-7 | |
| USA NPSL | 05/30 00:00 | 1 |
[3] Brooklyn Italians v
Kingston Stockade FC
[2]
|
D | 1-1 |
Wikipedia - Brooklyn Italians
Brooklyn Italians SC is an American soccer team based in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1949, the team has won two Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1979, 1991), making it the last team from New York to have won the tournament. It last played professionally in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Atlantic Division during its 2019 season. The club is currently an academy affiliate of the New York Red Bulls and competes at the semi-professional level in the United Soccer League Academy.
History
The Brooklyn Italians are generally regarded as one of the most successful semi-pro teams in the United States, with a linear history that now stretches back over 60 years. Founded in 1949 by John DeVivo, an Italian immigrant to the New York area, the team was originally part of the Metropolitan Soccer League in the early 1950s, before joining the American Soccer League prior to the 1956–57 season. The Italians finished seventh in their first season in the ASL behind champions New York Hakoah.
The Italians changed their name to the Inter-Brooklyn Italians when they merged with a local rival club in 1961, became Inter SC in 1962, and before the 1963 season the team changed its name again and became Boca Juniors, named after the famous club in Argentina, but played just one season with this name before resigning from the ASL in 1964.
For the next 20 years or so the team continued to play in amateur leagues under various names – at one time or another were they known as Palermo Football Club and the Brooklyn Dodgers (after the former Brooklyn baseball team) – before reverting to their original name in 1991. They were also regular participants in the National Challenge Cup, winning the title twice during the pre-MLS all-amateur era, in 1979 (when they were still called the Dodgers) and 1991, and reaching the final in 1981 and 1990.
As a result of their success in the 1990 tournament, the Italians played in the qualifying rounds of the 1991 CONCACAF Champions' Cup. In April 1991, they beat Bermudian side Dandy Town Hornets 4–3 on aggregate; they withdrew before the second round of the tournament. In November 1991 they lost 6–1 on aggregate to Club Universidad de Guadalajara in the first round of the 1991 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup.
The Italians joined the National Premier Soccer League in 2010, with head coach Joe Barone calling it "a new adventure".
In addition to the new NPSL side, the Italians continue to field a number of teams in the New York-based Cosmopolitan Soccer League. The Italians also regularly compete in various amateur tournaments world-wide, including the Memorial Claudio Sassi in Italy, the Dallas Cup, the President's Day Tournament in Phoenix, and college showcases across the country. International travel is encouraged, and teams have trained with many of the elite teams from Italy.
In 2020, the team was not listed among the clubs taking part in the 2020 NPSL season.
On May 5, 2021, the New York Red Bulls announced the Italians as an official Academy Affiliate.
The team's colors, traditionally red, white, and green, reflect their Italian heritage, and their emblem features iconic symbols that pay homage to their roots. The Brooklyn Italians are known for their passionate fan base, who create an electric atmosphere at home games, fostering a sense of unity and pride among supporters.
On the field, the Brooklyn Italians emphasize a blend of skillful play and tactical discipline, often showcasing a mix of local talent and experienced players. The club is dedicated to developing young athletes through its youth academy, ensuring a continuous pipeline of talent that contributes to the growth of soccer in the community.
Beyond the pitch, the Brooklyn Italians are actively involved in community outreach, promoting soccer as a means of bringing people together and celebrating diversity. With a commitment to excellence and a deep connection to their heritage, the Brooklyn Italians continue to be a beloved institution in the landscape of American soccer.