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Brooklyn FC Women’s assistant coach Errol McFarlane will direct the team for its Oct. 2 match against Fort Lauderdale United, while head coach Alex Smith is overseas completing his Pro Coaching License Course, it was announced on Wednesday.
Errol McFarlone will take over the Brooklyn FC Women’s coaching reins for the Oct. 2 home game against Fort Lauderdale United. (Photo courtesy of Brooklyn FC Women)
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Brooklyn FC Women’s assistant coach Errol McFarlane will direct the team for its Oct. 2 match against Fort Lauderdale United, while head coach Alex Smith is overseas completing his Pro Coaching License Course, it was announced on Wednesday.
A native of Port of Spain, Trinidad, McFarlane joined the Brooklyn FC Women’s staff prior to the 2026 Gainbridge Super League fall season.
He arrived in Brooklyn after a lengthy professional playing career, making 38 appearances for the Trinidad & Tobago men’s national team. He played his club football in several countries, including in Iceland, China, and the United States.
McFarlane began his coaching career after his retirement. He has experience as an MLS NEXT director. He has spent much time coaching youth football, specifically building up the Super Soccer Stars development program
Brooklyn FC Women have three consecutive home matches in facing Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. ET. The team will then host Dallas Trinity on Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. ET and the Tampa Bay Sun on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. ET.