Beginning Fall 2009, GGFC joins the elite group of US youth clubs affiliated with Chelsea FC.

Chelsea Football Club announced a partnership with Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC) and its sister organization Gotham Girls FC. The clubs are among New York City’s leading youth soccer organizations and school programs. DUSC and Gotham Girls FC, both based in Downtown Manhattan, will now be known as DUSC Chelsea and Gotham Girls FC Chelsea. The clubs will host Chelsea tournaments, training sessions and a player and coach exchange program. 

DUSC Chelsea and Gotham Girls FC Chelsea will be further supported in their effort to provide inner city kids across Manhattan the opportunity to play competitive soccer regardless of ability to pay club membership costs. The programs currently have more than 1,500 players with kids ranging from 3 to 19 years old. 

DUSC Chelsea and Gotham Girls FC Chelsea President Bob Russo said: “Partnering with Chelsea Football Club is a major step for our programs. We’ll be able to work with their training staff and academy coaches which will take our clubs to an elite level not possible before. We pride ourselves on never turning down a player for monetary reasons and Chelsea‘s support will allow us to continue to fulfill that mission."

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