Williamsburg International F.C. is an American amateur football club based in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 2011, the club's first and reserve teams play in the second division of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League, an elite amateur league, under the umbrella of the United States Adult Soccer Association.
Press
Beginning in Spring 2024, with a feature on Williamsburg International's season opener, the Game on Wheels sports blog, written by Tyrese Alleyne-Davis began a series of articles covering the club.
Williamsburg International FC Club President Charles von Rosenberg was interviewed by Game in Frame as part of the Spring preview series in January 2022.
Williamsburg International FC Club Manager Jason Roos was interviewed as part of a feature on the club by Protagonist Soccer in February 2021.
The club was mentioned in a September 2020 op-ed in The New York Times on keeping New York's rich amateur soccer legacy alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In September 2018, the club was one of six teams featured in Front Row Soccer's coverage of the annual Sal Rapaglia Cup. Williamsburg International earned their spot in the tournament, reserved for the champions of the Eastern New York State Soccer Association's competitions, by winning the 2018 Jack Flamhaft Cup.
In February 2017, Charles von Rosenberg, one of the club's founders, was interviewed by American Pyramid Blog as part of their ongoing feature highlighting soccer at the local level.
In 2016, Josh Roos, WIFC Communications and Marketing Officer, was interviewed as part of ThemeBoy's showcase to discuss his redesign of the club's website.
History
Early years (2010–2013)
Williamsburg International Football Club was founded in 2011 as "Doyle's Corner Football Club" in New York City. The club played in weeknight men's leagues in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn before joining the Cosmopolitan Soccer League in August 2013.
A frequent early gathering spot for post-match drinks was Astoria's Doyle's Corner Pub, influencing the early naming of the team and referenced to this day through the club's moniker "The Doylies". It was here where the team first learned of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League and began to dream of a full-fledged eleven-a-side club.
During this time the club earned its first trophy by winning the 2013 New York Men's Williamsburg Wednesday Fall Championship. The Doylies would go on to have continued success in weeknight leagues and small-sided tournaments, winning trophies in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Rise in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League (2013–2020)
Under the direction of the club's first head coach, Ben Reichner, the Doylies managed a successful inaugural campaign, including an undefeated spring half of the season.
Bennett Grubbs took the reins in the second season and began building a system and style that would grow into a championship formula. An underwhelming sophomore season, and an 8th-place finish, gave way to optimism as the club entered its third year bursting with talent and possibility.
Capping off a third season in which they lost but a single match, Williamsburg were triumphant in a 3–0 defeat over Metro 2 East Conference Champions Shamrock SC at Randall's Island on June 5, 2016, to win the 2015–16 CSL Metro 2 Division title. Goal scorers in the title match were Mark Gallagher (1) and Andreas Moudatsos (2).
Mark Gallagher took over coaching duties as the club moved up to the CSL's Metro 1 Division. A change in division and a change in coaching had little impact on the Doylie's fortunes as the team soared to a 13–2–3 finish, winning the division title by 4 points over NYFC Iliria. The Doylies clinched the title with an 8–1 romp over Deportivo Sociedade NY at Randall's Island on May 14, 2017, with goals from Mark Gallagher, John Kaddo (2), Nicolas Mikolenko (3), and Charles von Rosenberg (2).
Back-to-back titles earned promotion for Williamsburg to the CSL's second tier, where the club has made its home since 2017.
In 2024, Williamsburg International FC narrowly missed out on the Division 2 Cosmopolitan Soccer League playoffs, falling 0-3 in their final match of the season.
Post-COVID Growth (2020–Present)
In 2020, the entire New York Soccer community felt the impact of restrictions on social activities due to COVID-19, and Williamsburg International was no exception. Beginning in Spring 2021, teams began again playing competitive matches. Many clubs struggled to survive the impact of the pandemic.
Under the leadership of Club Manager Jason Roos, Williamsburg International FC began a rapid period of growth in the post-COVID era. The club launched a third Men's team in Fall 2021, competing in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League Fourth Division. In Fall 2023, Williamsburg International FC launched a Women's Team competing in the New York Metropolitan Women's Soccer League B Division. In Fall 2025, Williamsburg International FC launched a second Women's Team in the New York Metropolitan Women's Soccer League. Now with two teams competing in the league, the teams were designated as "Green" and "White".
Club motto The club's official motto is "Maxime Parva Faciunt Differentiae" (The little things make all the difference).
The club's unofficial slogan is "Serious Fun".
Club and Team Management
Executive Committee Current members President - Jason Roos Manager, Men - Jason Roos Manager, Women - Malya Hirshkowitz Treasurer - Gerald van den Berg Director, Logistics - Alex Beiner Director, Communications & Marketing - Paulina Vairo Social Chair, Women - Mara Greene Social Chair, Men - David Rodriguez
Former members President (2019–2025) - Charles von Rosenberg President (2013–2019) - John Erganian Manager (2013–2016) - Benjamin Reichner Chief Brand Officer - Richard Butterworth
Current Team Management RoleMen 1Men 2Men 3Women 1 (Green)Women 2 (White)Head CoachNick HiltonGus EsgroDan TullyMalya HirshkowitzPaulina VairoCoachAustin FontAlex MierzejewskiBlaiberg ChicomaBrooke TuckerElizabeth JedrlinicCoachDavid RodriguezJames HartwellWill CrumKyra ConroyErin CullenCoachSimon EspinosaMike SpencerLeslie Brown
Yearly records
League championsEastern New York State Champions
Williamsburg International FC Men's I Season Head coach Division W D L Standing2025-26 Nick HiltonCSL Division 2 - - -Ongoing2024-25 Nick HiltonCSL Division 261912th 2023-24 Eduardo Garcia CSL Division 2 9 4 5 7th 2022-23 Eduardo Garcia CSL Division 2 5 3 8 6th 2021-22 John Kaddo CSL Division 2 5 4 11 8th 2020-21* John Kaddo CSL Division 2 4 0 6 7th 2019-20* John Kaddo CSL Division 2 3 1 6 11th 2018-19 Mark Gallagher CSL Division 2 7 4 5 5th 2017-18 Mark Gallagher CSL Division 2 8 3 5 4th 2016-17 Mark Gallagher CSL Division 3 13 2 3 1st 2015-16 Bennett Grubbs CSL Division 4 15 2 1 1st 2014-15 Bennett Grubbs CSL Division 4 6 2 8 8th 2013-14 Benjamin Reichner CSL Division 4 9 2 5 4th
2019-20 and 2020–21 seasons were shortened due to COVID-19.
Williamsburg International FC Women's I (Green) Season Head coach Division W D L Standing2025-26 Malya HirshkowitzNYMWSL B Division - - -Ongoing2024-25 Malya HirshkowitzNYMWSL B Division5253rd 2023-24 Malya Hirshkowitz NYMWSL B Division 6 4 4 4th
Williamsburg International FC Men's II Season Head coach Division W D L Standing2025-26 Augustus EsgroCSL Division 2 Reserve - - -Ongoing2024-25 Augustus EsgroCSL Division 2 Reserve6289th 2023-24 Augustus Esgro CSL Division 2 Reserve 7 3 8 10th 2022-23 Augustus Esgro CSL Division 2 Reserve 3 2 11 8th 2021-22 Augustus Esgro CSL Division 2 Reserve 6 3 11 8th 2020-21* Augustus Esgro CSL Division 2 Reserve 3 2 5 7th 2019-20* Augustus Esgro CSL Division 2 Reserve 7 1 2 3rd 2018-19 Augustus Esgro CSL Division 2 Reserve 10 3 3 3rd 2017-18 Christopher Jee CSL Division 2 Reserve 8 3 5 3rd 2016-17 Richard Butterworth CSL Metro 2 6 4 8 7th
2019-20 and 2020–21 seasons were shortened due to COVID-19.
Williamsburg International FC Women's II (White) SeasonHead coachDivisionW D L Standing2025-26 Paulina VairoNYMWSL B Division - - -Ongoing
Williamsburg International FC Men's III Season Head coach Division W D L Standing2025-26 Dan TullyCSL Division 4 - - -Ongoing2024-25 Dan TullyCSL Division 411375th 2023-24 Joseph Cascio CSL Division 4 8 1 9 9th 2022-23 Adolfo Rodriguez CSL Division 4 8 1 9 6th 2021-22 Charles von Rosenberg CSL Division 4 4 2 12 9th
Honors
Eastern New York State Soccer Association 2017-2018 Division 1 Jack Flamhaft Cup Winners
Cosmopolitan Soccer League 2016-2017 Metro 1 Division Champions 2016-2017 Metro 1 Fair Play Award 2015-2016 Metro 2 Division Champions 2015-2016 Metro 2 Western Conference Champions 2014-2015 Metro 2 Fair Play Award 2013-2014 Metro 2 Fair Play Award
New York Mens Williamsburg Wednesday League Source:
2013 Fall Division 2 Champions 2015 Fall Division 2 Champions 2015 Fall Division 1 Champions 2016 Fall Division 2 Champions 2016 Fall Division 1 Champions 2017 Summer Division 2 Champions 2017 Fall Division 2 Champions 2018 Spring Division 1 Champions 2022 Winter Division 2 Champions 2023 Summer Division 3 Champions
New York Soccer Summer Classic Source: 2016 Champions 2017 Champions
New York Soccer Winter Classic 2016 Champions
Club records
Men's Records
+Most appearances#PlayerNat.Apps1Gerald van den Berg1552Gaurav Hingorani1223Jason Roos1164Augustus Esgro1105John Kaddo102
+Top scorers#PlayerNat.Goals1Mark Gallagher952John Kaddo863Andreas Moudatsos764Daniel Rivas324Nicolas Mikolenko32
+Goals Against Average#PlayerNat.GAA1Steve Flinchbaugh2.192John Erganian2.203Johnny Shaw2.38
Women's Records
+Most appearances#PlayerNat.Apps1Nya Rafali172Malya Hirshkowitz163Paulina Vairo153Brooke Tucker155 Erin Cullen135 Katya Urbano135 Madi Chassin13
+Top scorers#PlayerNat.Goals1Malya Hirshkowitz72Nya Rafali62Paulina Vairo64Mara Greene45Pauline Claramunt4
+Goals Against Average#PlayerNat.GAA1Annie Virnig1.002Mae Easterbrook2.003Michaela Hecht2.53
Hall of Fame During Williamsburg International's 10th Anniversary Celebration, the club elected five members as part of an inaugural Hall of Fame cohort. In order to be considered for the Hall of Fame, players must no longer be active players. Hall of Fame nominees are voted on by current and former Williamsburg International players.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. +HOF ClassPlayerPos.Nation2022Richard ClementsMF WAL2022John ErganianGK USA2022Sergio GarciaMF COL2022Nicholas MikolenkoMF USA2022Andreas MoudatsosST GRE
Lifetime Achievement Award Upon his retirement from club operations in 2025, Charles von Rosenberg was awarded the first ever, WIFC Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his immeasureable contributions on and off the field.
Non-profit In 2017, Williamsburg International FC was incorporated in New York State as a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the purpose of promoting the enjoyment of association football, to promote the enhancement of the football skills and sense of community of all its members through the arrangement of training, matches, and social activities.
Berk scholarship Named in honor of Anna Berk, the wife of club founder Benjamin Reichner, the WIFC Berk Scholarship annually recognized a young soccer player who embodied the values and spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and outstanding character. Williamsburg International partnered with local youth club F.C. Select to support young players in the Williamsburg community.
Rivalries Williamsburg International has enjoyed many rivalries over the years. The most consistent of these rivalries has been with New York Ukrainians, who share the Doylies home field at McCarren Park. The teams met frequently in the Eastern New York State Cup, with New York Ukrainians claiming early victories. In 2018, the Doylies beat the Ukrainians 2–1 in the semi-final match on their way to a trophy.