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Carlo Acquista, a former New York Red Bulls scout and former head coach at Adelphi University and St. Francis College, was named the fifth head coach of the Fordham men’s soccer program on January 30, 2019 by Fordham director of athletics Dave Roach.

In addition to his college coaching, Acquista is co-founder of Royal Sporting Group, serving as the organization’s Chief Soccer Officer. He has been a U.S. Soccer Coaching Education instructor, a Region I ODP coach and player evaluator, and holds a USSF “A” Coaching License.

A graduate of St. John’s University in 2000, Acquista was a four-year member of the Red Storm men’s soccer team, which reached the NCAA tournament in each of his four seasons. He helped St. John’s capture an NCAA Division I national title in 1996 and also had a hand in two Big East Championship teams. He has a degree in sports management from St. John’s and later graduated from Adelphi University with a master’s degree in sports management.

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cacquista@royalsportinggroup.com

Co-founder of Royal Sporting Group, Gabe Ramos serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all aspects of soccer and day-to-day operations of the organization. This includes management of trainers, camps, clinics, club partnerships and new sporting initiatives. Gabe is a former educator at Chaminade High School. During his 13 year tenure, he helped guide the Chaminade Soccer program to championship success on the Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels.

Gabe currently serves as the Head Coach of Manhasset Varsity Boys Soccer. Previously, as Head Varsity Soccer Coach at Sacred Heart Academy, he led the Lady Spartans to a CHSAA League title and the 2023 New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Class AA Soccer Championship in his first year, and was named the 2023 CHSAA Coach of the Year. Gabe holds a USSF “B” Coaching License and is a U.S. Soccer Coach Educator (CE Grassroots and CE D).

Ramos played NCAA Division I soccer at Iona College, as well as NCAA Division II at Molloy University. As a youth player, Gabe played for Albertson Red Storm Clash. He helped his team earn 5 ENY State Cup Championships from 2001-2005, the Region 1 Championship in 2003 and 2004, and led them to be National Finalists in 2003 and 2004. He graduated from Molloy University with a Masters in Education, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Management, and a Minor in Spanish Language & Literature. Click here to connect.

gramos@royalsportinggroup.com