BW Gottschee

Overview

Founded 1951 by Austrian immigrants in Ridgewood/Glendale, Queens. One of the most historic youth soccer clubs in the United States. 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 11-6074351). Founding member of NY Red Bulls Academy Affiliate Program.

League Affiliations

• NY Red Bulls founding affiliate
• MLS NEXT pathway (via academy)
• EDP

Leadership

• Paul McGlynn (Director of Coaching)
• Ben Boehm (legendary former DOC, moved to Gottschee 1967)

Facilities

Metropolitan Oval — historic facility built 1925, resurfaced 2024 with Tencate Pivot Noninfill turf and GeoSport lighting retrofit. Shared with Met Oval academy program.

Notable Alumni

• Timothy Weah (USMNT / Olympique de Marseille)
• Jack McGlynn (USMNT / Houston Dynamo)
• Omir Fernandez (Portland Timbers)
• Dylan Nealis (NY Red Bulls)

SYNRGY Relevance

Historic brand equity and USMNT alumni. However, deeply community-rooted nonprofit — unlikely acquisition target. More valuable as reference point for understanding NYC soccer culture.