Long Island will soon have its own pro soccer team — The Island F.C. — joining MLS Next Pro, the development league of Major League Soccer. A $25 million, privately funded, 2,500-seat stadium will be built at the Mitchel Athletic Complex, with room to expand to 5,000 fans. The team that is set to debut in March 2027.
Professional Soccer Coming to Long Island
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