The FC Hudson United squad lined up in navy and gold on a stadium pitch

Est. 2025  ·  Manhattan, New York

New York's next great club.

A global talent propeller headquartered in the world's financial capital — on the road to USL league entry in 2028 and Major League Soccer by 2030.

FC Hudson United crest: a crowned lion inside a ring reading Faith, Grit, Glory

01 — The Club

Every great city has a club that carries its name to the world. FC Hudson United was founded in Manhattan to be that club for New York — a modern, global sports powerhouse built on faith, grit and the relentless pursuit of glory.

Prime New York positioning Elite international talent pipeline Digital-first media architecture

NYC Metro Reach

20.1M

People in the New York metropolitan market — our home.

Addressable Fans

8.3M

Football fans across the NYC tri-state area.

USL League Entry

2028

Professional debut, followed by MLS ambitions in 2030.

Post-Money Valuation

$133M

A rare early entry point into US soccer ownership.

02 — The Organization

A New York club with a global engine.

Headquartered in New York City, FC Hudson United operates as a global talent propeller — connecting elite athletes to the top competitive markets of South America, Europe and Asia.

  • North AmericaClub headquarters & core media
  • South America & EuropePlayer scouting & talent recruitment
  • AsiaTalent scouting & commercial partnerships
NEW YORK · HQ SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE ASIA
FC Hudson United players and staff on the pitch in New York City
On the pitch · New York City

03 — Market Opportunity

The surge of soccer in America is an unprecedented investment window.

$1B

US transfer records

In total transfer records — a talent economy now operating at global scale.

300%

Valuation growth

Across soccer franchises — one of the fastest-appreciating asset classes in US sport.

Macro tailwinds

2026FIFA World Cup

Capitalizing on the significant economic impact of the event — with the final staged in the New York / New Jersey region.

2028LA Olympics

Engagement and exposure through Olympic football in Los Angeles — the same year as our USL entry.

04 — Strategic Growth Timeline

Road to MLS.

A six-year roadmap from foundation in Manhattan to a Major League Soccer debut — and the championship pursuit beyond it.

2025

Complete

Club Foundation

FC Hudson United is established in Manhattan, with its crest, identity and leadership in place.

2026

Now

Youth Academy Launch

A structured youth pathway opens, feeding the first team with elite local and international talent.

2027

Next

Ambassador Partner Integration

A world-class founding partner and global ambassador joins the club to scale reach and credibility.

2028

Pro debut

USL Main League Entry

Official launch and entry into the new USL professional league division.

2029

Scale

Academy Ladder Completion

A full player ladder — from youth to professional — operating end to end.

2030

The goal

MLS Debut

Major League Soccer debut and the pursuit of championships for New York.

05 — Integrated Sporting Framework

Football, engineered.

Four connected units that find talent anywhere, develop it here and take it to the world's biggest stages.

01

First Team

An elite competitive squad built to win today and to showcase the talent we develop for tomorrow.

02

Development Academy

A structured youth pathway with a clear route from academy to first team — and from first team to the world.

03

Data Scouting Network

Talent identification across global markets, powered by data and a network spanning three continents.

04

High Performance Science

Modern analytics, sports science and athletic recovery that let every player perform at their ceiling.

FC Hudson United supporters in navy and gold celebrating in a stadium

06 — Audience Insights

Built for the new American fan.

18–34Core demographic
8.3MAddressable fans in the NYC tri-state
72%Mobile & social-first consumption
48%Multicultural fan base
The club's in-office podcast and content studio

07 — Global Media Hub

More than a channel. A media brand.

A dedicated in-office podcast and content studio for high-quality production and storytelling — amplified by a world-class equity ambassador and targeted engagement across the Americas, Asia and Africa.

Youth players and coaches from the FC Hudson United community program in New York

08 — Community Impact

A club for every New Yorker.

  • Youth development & education — scholarship programs
  • Social inclusion — empowering local immigrant communities
  • Accessible pathways — professional opportunities for underrepresented talent

09 — Executive Leadership

Led by people who know the game.

Seasoned operators with elite European football and international business experience.

Danilo Francisquini

Danilo Francisquini

Founder & CEO

FC Barcelona background · MBA in Global Sport Management.

Emilio Turon

Emilio Turon

Founder & CFO

Financial management and international compliance expert.

Luciano Ramos

Luciano Ramos

Executive, Brazil & LATAM

Business development and expansion across Latin America.

10 — Investor Relations

Own a piece of New York's crown.

A limited window for founding investors and strategic partners to build a new football institution in one of the world's most influential cities — from its foundation through the path toward MLS.

A diversified revenue model

Matchday OperationsTicketing, stadium catering and match-day hospitality.
Corporate SponsorshipsStadium naming rights, kit partners and official brand collaborations.
Media & Streaming RightsBroadcasting agreements for league and tournament matches.
Licensing & MerchandiseOfficial apparel, kits and licensed club products.
Player TransfersCapital gains from the development and sale of players.

Ownership

Founding Equity

Meaningful ownership from day one, with long-term upside as the club reaches its strategic milestones.

Leadership

Strategic Partnership

A formal seat in key sporting, commercial and strategic decisions — and a legacy in New York football.

Brand

Sponsorship

Align your brand with New York's newest club and its young, digital, multicultural audience.

Prime New York footprintThe financial and cultural hub of the world.
Optimal timingAhead of major international tournaments.
Executive leadershipElite European football experience.
Scalable architectureA framework designed for growth.
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New York skyline at night in navy and gold

The Crown
of New York.

Faith · Grit · Glory

11 — Get in touch

Let's build something historic.

Investors, partners, players and press — tell us who you are and our team will be in touch personally.

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