By Sean McCaffery, January 15, 2026
This is a reply I received in just 11 minutes from Brooklyn FC in light of their signing Peter Mangione, cousin to Luigi. I had until now NOT posted anything in regards to this as to not bring more attention to the socer players in their family. Their depth in the game has been documented elsewhere. Below plese find my email and thieir passing.
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Ryan Campbell;BKFC
Thanks for reaching out, Sean! We love your knowledge of Peter's family's history in the sport. We're going to pass on this opportunity.
Best,
Ryan
On Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 4:19 PM Sean McCaffery <seanmccaffery wrote:
Having just watched TMZ as I was tipped off they would do a segment on one of your recent signings, I thought to reach out. It was of course noted that Peter will play in the same borough as is his cousin detained. They further hinted at his being signed more so for his name, the sale of kits with the family name expected by them to sell well. I am well aware he is the 3rd generation in his family involved in soccer. His uncle playing under Pat McBride, as well as in the same league as my last team in 1986-'87, his father alike, a pro and a female in the family who played a high level in college. The grandfather was an owner in the original NASL with the Washington Diplomats. Another family member a politician in MD and the family being very successful in business there.
I would to get a reaction from the team of these things and it playing on a major network in NYC. I thank you in advance for your consideration on this msot timely matter.
Yours in Soccer,
Sean McCaffery
Soccer Long Island Magazine
North American Soccer Reporters
Society for American Soccer History
USSF Coaching Licsensee
Past USSF Referee
BS Athletic Administration St. John's Univ
I am in no way agreeing with what the show allueded to, they further stated that the USL is a feeder league to MLS. I did screen shot from the site of FCC the stats of the player, to our Facewbook Page, those points over so many minutes of play do not in my mind get you promoted from MLS Next to USL Championship. Further his uncle played against a pair of the past teams during my time with them.
That they did not coment yet replied fast is very interesting.
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