"I really view the launch of this team and the building of the stadium as an additional piece of improving the quality of life for all Long Islanders,"
"The demographics here on Long Island for soccer are incredible."
"Creating a clear development pipeline is exciting,"
"We're building something that feels authentic to Long Island - an enclosed, fan-conducive stadium that delivers a real soccer experience."
Island F.C. will compete in MLS Next Pro and plans to begin play in March 2027. The ownership group, led by principal owner Mitchell Rechler and team president Peter Zaratin, announced a privately funded $25 million project for a 2,500-seat stadium and training facility at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, expandable to 5,000 seats, with groundbreaking expected next spring. The club unveiled blue-and-white colors and the motto "All for The Island." The organization intends to create a local development pipeline from youth to college to the professional ranks and aims to introduce a women's professional team in the future.
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