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NY Empire FC Opens 2026 Season with 2–1 Win Over Kelmendi FC
NY Empire FC kicked off the Spring 2026 campaign the right way on Saturday night, earning a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Kelmendi FC in front of a strong home crowd at SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex. Empire came out sharp and controlled the tempo early, dominating possession and creating a number of dangerous chances. The breakthrough came in the 20th minute through newly signed midfielder Johan Velez , marking a dream debut. The goal was a product of high-level combinatio
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NY Empire FC Opens 2026 Season with 2–1 Win Over Kelmendi FC
NY Empire FC kicked off the Spring 2026 campaign the right way on Saturday night, earning a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Kelmendi FC in front of a strong home crowd at SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex. Empire came out sharp and controlled the tempo early, dominating possession and creating a number of dangerous chances. The breakthrough came in the 20th minute through newly signed midfielder Johan Velez , marking a dream debut. The goal was a product of high-level combinatio
NY Empire FC Kicks Off 2026 Season at Home This Saturday
The wait is over. NY Empire FC opens its 2026 season this Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 PM under the lights at SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex , taking on Kelmendi in what promises to be an electric night to start the spring campaign. After building one of the strongest fan bases in the region, Empire returns home ready to set the tone early—and they’re not coming back the same. A New-Look Empire The club has made serious moves this offseason, bringing in high-level talent t
NY Empire FC Announces Historic Signing of Former NYCFC Defender Stephen Turnbull
NY Empire FC has secured one of the most significant signings in club history with the addition of former NYCFC defender Stephen Turnbull , bringing Major League Soccer experience and a proven professional pedigree to Long Island. Turnbull, a Long Island native and Stony Brook University graduate , joins Empire FC after a professional career that has included time at the highest levels of American soccer. He previously played with New York City FC in Major League Soccer , com
USL League One Champion Gustavo Fernandes Signs with NY Empire FC
NY Empire FC is proud to announce the signing of professional defender Gustavo Fernandes , adding high-level experience and leadership to the Empire backline ahead of the upcoming UPSL season. Fernandes joins the club following a difficult and unexpected situation in the professional ranks. The defender had recently signed with Tormenta FC of USL League One , but the organization abruptly folded just weeks before the start of the season — a shocking development that left pla
NY Empire FC Announces Signing of Center Back Adil Gowani
NY Empire FC is proud to announce the signing of experienced center back Adil Gowani , adding a proven professional defender with international experience to the Empire back line ahead of the upcoming season . Born in the United States and carrying Mexican and Pakistani heritage, Gowani brings a diverse football background and a wealth of experience across multiple professional environments in North America and abroad. Known for his composure on the ball, physical presence, a
NY Empire FC Announces the Launch of Empire Training Center
NY Empire FC is officially launching Empire Training Center — the daily training home of NY Empire FC. Empire Training Center represents the next chapter for the club — a purpose-built environment designed to support high-level performance and everyday accountability. It will serve as the full-time training base for NY Empire FC’s senior team, built around intensity, detail, and professional standards. Now, that same environment is opening to committed youth players who are r
NY Empire FC Back in the Lab: Preseason Begins for Spring 2026
The work has officially started. NY Empire FC is back in the lab as preseason preparations for the Spring 2026 campaign are underway. After a demanding offseason, the group has returned with purpose—sharper, stronger, and locked in. The early preseason sessions have brought together a strong core of returning players, building on the foundation set last season, alongside a few new faces eager to make their mark in Empire colors. These sessions are about more than fitness. The
NY Empire FC Kicks Off 2026 Training With One Goal in Mind
NY Empire FC officially kicked off its 2026 training campaign , and from the first whistle, the tone was clear: this group is hungry, focused, and united by a new mission. The opening sessions brought together a powerful mix of familiar faces and new additions , blending experience with fresh energy as the club begins its pursuit of a national championship . After laying a strong foundation in previous seasons, Empire enters 2026 with elevated expectations and an unwavering b
NY Empire FC Announces Spring 2026 Men’s Tryouts
NY Empire FC is excited to announce open tryouts for its Spring 2026 Men’s Team competing in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Premier Division . The club is looking for talented players eager to showcase their skills and compete at a high level this upcoming season. Tryout Details Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Location: SUSA Sports Complex ,271 Carleton Ave, Islip, NY (Home to NY Empire FC’s spring tryouts) Who: Open to male players (a
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