Long Island, NY: August 1, 2025

The American Soccer Club New York (ASCNY), proudly known as the “Fighting Tomcats,” is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group, an affiliate of Northwell Health, as the club’s Official Sports Medicine Provider.

Under the agreement, Orlin & Cohen will deliver comprehensive sports medicine services for all ASCNY players. This includes athletic training, game day medical coverage, injury evaluation and treatment, physical therapy, and full orthopedic support. The partnership will be led by Dr. Craig Levitz, MD, who will serve as the Team Medical Director.

Michael Passet, CEO, The Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group noted "We are excited and look forward to this new partnership with the American Soccer Club of New York, “The Fighting Tomcats”. As the official orthopedic and sports medicine provider, we are pleased to offer our expertise to ensure the safe and successful participation of every player on this outstanding professional soccer team. Being on the sidelines, our physicians and athletic trainers will be able to immediately evaluate players and provide timely feedback to the coaching staff. The Orlin & Cohen medical staff is excited for the opportunity to work closely with these high-level players, coaching staff and administrators".

About Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group

Orlin & Cohen is a leading orthopedic care provider with 14 offices across Nassau and Suffolk counties. As part of the Northwell Health system, the group offers an expansive range of services to meet patients’ orthopedic and musculoskeletal needs, including:

• Fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic subspecialists

• Advanced diagnostic imaging

• Neuromuscular testing

• Pain management

• Physical and occupational therapy

Specialties include sports medicine, joint replacement, spine, foot and ankle, hand and upper extremities, neurology, and radiology.

“We are extremely gratified to partner with the incredible Orlin & Cohen Medical Team for our inaugural NPSL season in 2025 and beyond,” said Jim Kilmeade, Managing Partner & General Manager of ASCNY. “The doctors, trainers, and physical therapists have literally been on the field with us every step of the way, and our players have benefited greatly. This is a tremendous partnership.”

About American Soccer Club New York – “Fighting Tomcats”

Founded in 2025, the American Soccer Club NY is a proud member of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), which features 80 teams across the country. The club’s mission is to re-establish the NY Metro / Long Island region as the epicenter of American soccer development.

Dedicated to local talent, ASCNY recently signed 16-year-old Ronkonkoma native Dylan Lopez, reinforcing its commitment to youth and community-based development.