FC Naples is proud to announce the signing of two young, promising academy players: Roscoe Rubinstein and Thomas Bowe. As the club continues to build its foundation on player development, Head Coach Matt ‘Gaffa’ Poland emphasized the importance of this milestone, saying, “We are excited to announce our first academy players. Our club philosophy is development, and that is our goal with our academy players.” Both Rubinstein and Bowe represent the club’s vision for nurturing talent and investing in the future of the game.
International Academy: Roscoe Rubinstein
Roscoe Rubinstein, a rising talent from Sarasota, Florida, was born in 2004 and is making early strides in his professional soccer career at just 20 years old. A product of the renowned Schalke 04 academy in Germany, Rubinstein developed his game in a competitive European environment before making his professional debut in 2024 with Athlone Town in Ireland. During his time with the club, he appeared in six matches in the League of Ireland First Division.
Head Coach Matt ‘Gaffa’ Poland commented, “Roscoe is a young player coming back to the States after playing abroad. He brings a high level of work rate and is able to play in many different positions for us.”
Player Details:
- Name: Roscoe Rubinstein
- Pronunciation: ROSS-koh ROO-bin-styne
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 5’10
- Date of Birth: October 8, 2004 (age 20)
- Hometown: Weston, Florida
- Nationality: USA
- Previous Experience: Athlone Town, Schalke 04 Youth Academy.
Transaction: FC Naples signs Roscoe Rubinstein for the 2025 season.
Naples Born and Raised: Thomas Bowe
Thomas Bowe, a promising young player from Naples, Florida, was born in 2006 and has already begun making his mark on the professional stage at just 19 years old. A graduate of the Azzurri academy, Bowe’s development at the grassroots level set the foundation for his professional debut in 2023 with Orlando City B in MLS NEXT Pro. Over the 2023 and 2024 seasons, he featured in a total of eight matches.
Matt ‘Gaffa’ Poland had this to say about the local talent, “Thomas is a player from Naples who has spent the past couple of seasons at Orlando City B. He possesses a great shot and is dangerous anytime he is on the ball in or around the box.”
Player Details:
- Name: Thomas Bowe
- Pronunciation: TOM-uhs BOH
- Position: Midfielder
- Height: 5’10
- Date of Birth: January 9, 2006 (age 19)
- Hometown: Naples, Florida
- Nationality: USA
- Previous Experience: Orlando City B
Transaction: FC Naples signs Thomas Bowe for the 2025 season.
About FC NaplesFC Naples is the first professional soccer team, based at the state-of-the-art Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, Florida. As a United Soccer League expansion team, the team’s mission is to create a world-class family experience and forge a title-contending squad to be the pride of Southwest Florida. FC Naples’ crest, colors, and culture are a reflection of the community’s rich history of strength, and resilience, as well as a deep connection to the beach and waterways that have shaped the community. The team stands proud to represent the vibrant spirit of Naples. Learn more about the team at www.FCNaples.com.