NY Empire FC Runs Riot in Brooklyn, Defeats Brooklyn FC 9-3

NY Empire FC produced one of its most explosive attacking performances of the season Tuesday night, responding to an early setback with nine unanswered moments of quality in a commanding 9-3 victory over Brooklyn FC.

Brooklyn FC struck just one minute into the match to take an early 1-0 lead, but Empire responded immediately and never looked back. The visitors settled into the game quickly, dominating possession, creating chances, and overwhelming Brooklyn with relentless attacking pressure.

Empire found the equalizer in the 21st minute when Justin Pierre finished off a chance created by Stephen Hollis. Two minutes later, Carlos Martinez gave Empire the lead after a setup from Chris Morandi, shifting all momentum firmly toward the visitors.

The goals continued to pour in. Alan Martinez scored in the 24th minute before adding his second in the 30th minute off another assist from Hollis to make it 4-1 heading into the later stages of the first half.

Empire carried the momentum into the second half. Malcom Swett made it 5-1 in the 47th minute after good work from Alan Martinez, and Stephen Hollis added another in the 53rd minute from a Morandi assist to extend the lead to 6-1.

Brooklyn managed to pull one back to make it 6-2, but Empire answered once again. Hollis grabbed his second of the night in the 70th minute after a pass from Joe Bamfo, restoring the five-goal cushion at 7-2.

Three minutes later, Gustavo Fernandes added Empire’s eighth goal of the evening. Brooklyn scored once more to cut it to 8-3, but Bamfo capped the night in the 80th minute with Empire’s ninth and final goal to seal a statement road victory.

The performance showcased Empire’s attacking depth and chemistry across the squad, with seven different players contributing goals and multiple players recording assists in a complete offensive display.

Goals & Assists

21' Justin Pierre (Stephen Hollis)

23' Carlos Martinez (Chris Morandi)

24' Alan Martinez

30' Alan Martinez (Stephen Hollis)

47' Malcom Swett (Alan Martinez)

53' Stephen Hollis (Chris Morandi)

70' Stephen Hollis (Joe Bamfo)

73' Gustavo Fernandes

80' Joe Bamfo (Gustavo Fernandes)

Head Coach Max Ferro

“The response after conceding early was excellent. The group stayed calm, trusted the way we play, and once we found our rhythm we were very dangerous going forward. The intensity and mentality throughout the match were exactly what we needed.”

With the victory, NY Empire FC continues its push toward a UPSL Northeast Premier Division playoff position heading into the final stretch of the season.

Empire now returns home this Saturday night for the rematch against Brooklyn FC at SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex, with kickoff set for 7:30 PM.