AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB-NEW YORK RE-SIGNS GOALKEEPER ANDREW LOWENHAR

 

Long Island native returns to the Fighting Tomcats for the 2026 season

 
Long Island, NY (April 13th, 2026) – American Soccer Club-New York has announced the re-signing of goalkeeper Andrew Lowenhar to a one-year deal for the 2026 National Premier Soccer League season. Lowenhar is currently a freshman at Connecticut College and returns to play for the Fighting Tomcats this season.
“I’m really excited to be back with ASC New York,” said Lowenhar. “I think we have a strong group this year, and I’m expecting us to be a much more improved side and compete for trophies this season.”
Before joining ASC New York last season, the Greenlawn, New York native played for Huntington Inter FC and the SUSA Academy on Long Island. He also played for the Olympic Development Program where he Captained the East Region team and was selected for the ODP National Team that competed in Costa Rica.
“Andrew joined as a young keeper last season with us, gaining professional training with Coach Muntean and jumping in with the more experienced and older guys,” said ASC New York Head Coach John Fitzgerald, who coached Lowenhar at ODP. “His improvement was notable, largely due to his strong mentality and willingness to put in the work. He now has college experience under his belt, and will come in and challenge his colleagues this season.”
Lowenhar, a 6-2 165-pound netminder, was a four-year starter at Harborfields High School and was a three-year Captain.
“I’ve been very impressed with the culture around the team,” said Lowenhar. “The professionalism, the closeness between players and staff, and the support from the front office all stand out. It’s clear that everyone involved truly wants the players to succeed.”
American Soccer Club-New York will be making additional announcements in the upcoming weeks including player signings and new partnerships. The Fighting Tomcats will open their 2026 National Premier Soccer League season on May 2nd against the New York Shockers at historic Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, the club’s primary home venue.

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.

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