Mangano Brings Professional Soccer Game To Mitchel Athletic Complex

F.C. New York v. New York Red Bulls – June 30th at 7:00 p.m.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that Nassau County will host a National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) game between F.C. New York and the New York Red Bulls at Mitchel Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m.

Spectators will be provided the opportunity to watch a mix of veteran talent and young athletes display their athleticism, ability, and aptitude to compete at the highest level. The event will include numerous pre-game activities including a meet and greet with players beginning at 4:30 p.m., free clinics and giveaways. Tickets will be $5 each and can be picked up at any active Nassau County Park location. For more information concerning the game, call (516) 341-8713 or email: joekaram@optonline.net

About The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)

The NPSL is the successor to the Men’s Premier Soccer League (MPSL), which was formed in 2002. By 2005 it became necessary for the league to expand to a national formatin order to accommodate teams from the Midwest region. The NPSL expanded further in 2007 by adding aNortheastern region. In 2011, with the addition of a Southeastern region, the National Premier Soccer League has truly become a nationwide league.

The NPSL is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), thegoverning bodyof soccer in the United States. The NPSL operates and is managed as a team-run league. The structure of the league allows each team to have one vote on the executive committee. Each team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining league minimum standards. The three tenets of the NPSL are Integrity, Success and Longevity.

About F.C. New York

Discovering, Developing & Displaying the best soccer players around New York; we have successfully sent our players to college and sent players into the professional ranks of MLS, NASL and leagues outside of the United States. This year the club’s is “bringing the game to your neighborhood” and will play its home league matches at different venues in different areas in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. F.C. New York’s goal is to work closely with local school and club teams, and local government, including any ethnic organizations that share our passion for the beautiful game.

About Mitchel Athletic Complex

Mitchel Athletic Complex, a 49-acre complex centrally located in the “Hub” area just west of Nassau Coliseum and opposite the Long Island Children's and Aviation museums, hosts a variety of local high school and collegiate athletic events, as well as local sports leagues. The facility includes a track and field stadium (nine lanes) with an oval containing a new synthetic field suitable for football, soccer and lacrosse. Additionally there are four fields available for softball and two for baseball. These fields can also be used for soccer, football or lacrosse. The public may use the track during times when no events are scheduled.

For additional information concerning Mitchel Athletic Complex including availability, please call (516) 572-0400 or visit the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.