A cousin of the man accused of killing a healthcare executive signed a deal with the professional soccer team Brooklyn FC.
Peter Mangione, 24, whose cousin Luigi Mangione is awaiting trial for the Dec. 4, 2024, murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, inked a deal with the United Soccer League squad that will begin its first year in the league in March. The deal is pending league and federation approval, the team announced.
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Mangione played collegiately at Penn State, was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2021 and 2023, and finished his career with 32 goals.
Mangione suited up for FC Cincinnati 2 in 2025, making 26 starts and scoring two goals with 5 assists.
Brooklyn FC starts its 2026 campaign at home in the USL Championship on March 8 against Indy Eleven.
Luigi Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, has been at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and faces a second-degree murder charge and multiple counts of illegal weapons possession.
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A New York State court officer stands near a person in a costume holding a banner outside Manhattan Criminal Court, ahead of the appearance of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, Dec. 1, 2025.
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See Luigi Mangione at NYC court in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
A New York State court officer stands near a person in a costume holding a banner outside Manhattan Criminal Court, ahead of the appearance of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, Dec. 1, 2025.
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See Luigi Mangione at NYC court in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
A banner displays a picture of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, outside Manhattan Criminal Court, ahead of his appearance for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, Dec. 1, 2025.
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See Luigi Mangione at NYC court in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
A supporter of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, holds a sign outside Manhattan Criminal Court, ahead of his appearance for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, Dec. 1, 2025.
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See Luigi Mangione at NYC court in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
Supporters of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, hold placards outside Manhattan Criminal Court, ahead of his appearance for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, Dec. 1, 2025.
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See Luigi Mangione at NYC court in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
A person, wearing a costume depicting the character Bowser stands outside Manhattan Criminal Court, ahead of the appearance of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, Dec. 1, 2025.
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See Luigi Mangione at NYC court in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
A screen displays a picture of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, ahead of his appearance for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, New York, U.S., December 1, 2025.
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See Luigi Mangione at NYC court in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
Supporters of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, gather outside Manhattan Criminal Court, ahead of his appearance for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, Dec. 1, 2025.
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See Luigi Mangione at NYC court in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case
A screen displays a picture of Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, outside Manhattan Criminal Court, ahead of his appearance for a pre-trial hearing on murder charges, in New York City, Dec. 1, 2025.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Luigi Mangione’s cousin Peter signs with pro soccer team Brooklyn FC