AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB NEW YORK DEFEATS THE NEW YORK SHOCKERS 4-1

 

Leo Pinto dished out three assists as the Fighting Tomcats extended their unbeaten streak to four matches

(Albany, New York June 20th, 2026) – American Soccer Club New York defeated the New York Shockers 4-1 on the road Saturday Night at Afirm’s Sports Park. With the victory, the Fighting Tomcats improved to 3-2-3 on the season while also extending their unbeaten streak to four matches.
For American Soccer Club NY, it was three important points in the North Atlantic Conference standings.
“The coaches and I are very pleased with our players’ performance tonight,” said Fighting Tomcats Head Coach John Fitzgerald. “They were focused, determined, and, as always, had a tremendous work rate and attitude.”
American Soccer Club NY opened the scoring in the 24th minute when defender Ezequiel Palomeque headed in a feed from midfielder Leo Pinto who recorded three assists in the match. In the 32nd minute, the Fighting Tomcats made it 2-0 on an unassisted goal from defender Tommy Wagner.
When the second half began, American Soccer Club NY’s offense continued to have success.
The opening goal combination struck again in the 56th minute when Palomeque, once again, headed in a pass from Pinto. In the 65th minute, Pinto notched his third helper of the match when he fed forward Aidan Kolbe to make it 4-0.
“Leo Pinto was exceptional with an outstanding performance,” said Fitzgerald. “To top the conference leaders was a huge accomplishment. With four games unbeaten in a row, we’re now looking to finish the season strong and hopefully qualify for the playoffs.”
The Fighting Tomcats have two more regular season matches, with both taking place on the road.
On Saturday, June 27th, American Soccer Club NY will visit Santa Cruz FC for a 7pm kickoff. And the, on Wednesday July 1st, the Fighting Tomcats will travel to face Osner’s FC in a match that commences at 730pm.
American Soccer Club NY will host the iconic New York Cosmos in the “KICK ALS! Cup”, an exhibition match on Wednesday June 24th at 7pm at Lavalle Stadium on the campus of Stony Brook University. A portion of the proceeds with benefit ALS Ride for Life. Tickets are available on the American Soccer Club New York website www.ascnewyork.com.
In partnership with LifeVac, American Soccer Club New York is offering all youth soccer players 10 and under two complimentary tickets to the exhibition match against the New York Cosmos. The tickets can be redeemed on our website at www.ascnewyork.com.
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About American Soccer Club-New York

Founded in 2024, the American Soccer Club-New York (ASC NY), known as the “Fighting Tomcats,” are a Long Island-Metro NY team, competing in the National Premier Soccer League. The club’s identity pays tribute to the region’s aviation heritage through the iconic Grumman F-14 Tomcat. ASC NY is committed to developing local talent and signed 16-year-old Dylan Lopez in its inaugural 2025 season. The Club’s focus is on engaging the community and elevating Long Island as the epicenter for American soccer development. The organization played its home matches at Hofstra University’s Captains Field in 2025 and has already made its mark with early competitive success, US Open Cup qualification and charitable partnerships, and a strong focus on youth development and regional pride.

For more information about American soccer Club- New York, please Contact ASCNY.

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