Free Long Island soccer academy ‘removing all socioeconomic barriers’ to develop next generation
Soc’ it to ’em!
Launching a free youth soccer academy on Long Island was an easy pitch to Bolla Market CEO Harry Singh.
The Garden City-based businessman is happily funding the initiative with American Soccer Club to give local talent a chance to shine without families coughing up big bucks to be noticed in pay-to-play systems.
“We’re removing all socioeconomic barriers — to get kids that we think are being missed right now that may not even be affiliated with youth clubs,” Fighting Tomcats general manager Jim Kilmeade told The Post.
“We think there’s quite a few out there.” 
The team’s mission is to find “the next” Joe Scally, a nod to the Lake Grove superstar playing in Germany for Borussia Mönchengladbach, who was just named to the Bundesliga team of the week.
Joining the academy’s staff will be huge names in the game, like Bob Montgomery, who ran the New York Red Bulls youth academy for over a decade, and also former U.S. national team captain Perry Van Der Beck.
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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