 He guided Long Island to a 10–5–1 overall record and 9–4–1 record in the PDL, finishing in third place.The offseason was highlighted by midfielder Danny Bedoya signing with New York City FC, Rough Riders' parent club, on August 9.On April 21, 2016, New York City FC announced the Long Island Rough Riders would be their official Premier Development League affiliate beginning with the 2016 season.