NYCFC announced that the Captain of the Match for the May 14th match against the Columbus Crew is Billy Antoniou, Director of Coaching at Eleftheria Pancyprian Soccer Club. The Captain of the Match highlights an individual that has made a positive impact on the NYC soccer community and is sponsored by Captain Morgan.

Queens native, Billy Antoniou exemplifies the EPSC mission and began his playing career as part of the club's youth team. Billy culminated his playing career with the NY Pancyprian Freedoms winning the US Open Amateur Cup three times. Billy serves as the Director of Coaching where he passes down the values he was taught as a young, up-and-coming NYC soccer player. Billy's dedication to the sport has propelled many players to success on and off the field.

“Representing Eleftheria Pancyprian and our soccer families as Captain of the Match is truly an honor,’ said Billy. “As a player-first organization, all our decisions revolve what is best for the player’s development in their soccer journey and to be recognized for this is fantastic.”

In 2021, Captain Morgan announced that they signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) to become the league’s official rum and exclusive spirits partner through 2022. Captain Morgan also became the official sponsor of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, D.C. United, New York City FC, Philadelphia Union, and Seattle Sounders FC.

When asked about Captan Morgan, Billy said, “Well ,I do like to muddle mint leaves, blackberries, lime wedges, simple syrup and Captain Morgan in a tall glass. Then I add some ice, top with seltzer, and more mint. It’s my summer favorite.”