Fundraiser in Honor of Melody Zambriski - NY Empire FC vs. Red Hook FC
Sat, Apr 26
|SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex
Join us this weekend as NY Empire FC hosts a special fundraiser in honor of Melody Zambriski, wife of Connetquot varsity coach John “Coach Z” Zambriski. All tickets purchased through the dedicated fundraiser page will directly support the Zambriski family, with Empire matching donations up to $500.


Time & Location
Apr 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex, 271 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722, USA
About the event
Fundraiser in Honor of Melody Zambriski, Wife of Coach Z
This weekend, NY Empire FC will be holding a special fundraiser in honor of Melody Zambriski, the wife of Connetquot varsity soccer coach John Zambriski, known to many as Coach Z. Melody sadly passed away last week after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
This effort was brought forward by our general manager, Makayla Morganelli, who attends school with David Sanchez — an NY Empire FC player who also plays for Connetquot varsity and is close with Coach Z and his family. After learning how deeply this loss has impacted David and the Connetquot community, we wanted to find a way to show our support.
Here’s how it works:For every ticket sold to this weekend’s NY Empire FC game through this dedicated fundraiser page, 100% of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Zambriski family. NY Empire FC will also match…