About Us
Welcome to Milano FC
Milano Academy FC is a player-driven soccer brand built from the ground up.
We’re not a massive club with facilities and funding — we’re a tight-knit group of competitors, coaches, and creators who love the game and believe in doing things the right way. What started as a local men’s team has grown into a platform for players who want more — more reps, more structure, and more purpose in how they train.
At our core, we’re here to develop players and build a community — one session, one match, one relationship at a time. Whether it’s competing in the Bay State Soccer League or offering 1-on-1 training to help the next generation improve their game, everything we do is about creating opportunities and raising standards.
We’re not chasing hype. We’re building something real.
What We Stand For:
- Player Development First: From youth players to adult ballers — we care about helping people level up.
- Work With What You’ve Got: No fancy facility? No problem. We bring the energy wherever we train.
- Respect the Game: We hold ourselves and others to a high standard — on and off the field.
- Grow the Community: Whether you're a teammate or a training client, you're part of the fam.
Who are WE?
Nichollas Guimaraes - Founder
Nick Guimaraes is the founder of Milano Academy FC and the definition of a player-manager. He’s been on both sides of the game — grinding through the college system, getting minutes when he could, stepping away when he had to, and finding his way back through coaching.
Born and raised in the Merrimack Valley, Nick now runs private 1-on-1 sessions, manages Milano’s BSSL men’s team, and coaches at the college and club level. His goal is simple: help players who want more — more reps, more understanding, more respect for the game — get exactly that.
No hype. Just honest work, real sessions, and a lot of love for the sport.
George Papoulis - Co-Founder
George Papoulis is the co-founder of Milano Academy FC and the fire that keeps the engine running. If you’ve been around the team, you’ve heard him — he brings energy to every session, every match, every moment. But it’s not just noise — it’s passion, accountability, and a deep love for the game.
George leads with intensity and honesty. He’s the guy pushing the standard, calling it how it is, and making sure everyone around him gets better. Players respect him because they know it’s real — no ego, just high expectations and full effort.
Milano doesn’t run without George. Simple as that.