News and Announcements
2019 Boys College Prospect Continues Growth
August 6th, 2019 - In its fourth year, the Boys College Prospect Clinic continues to grow. We were proud to host 6 colleges this year. The clinic was held August 1st and 2nd at Queensbury High School. The following colleges were in attendance: SUNY Potsdam (Adam Parker - Head Coach), SUNY Plattsburgh (Chris Taylor - Head Coach), St. Lawrence University (Tyler Gallagher - Assistant Coach), SUNY Adirondack (Chris George - Head Coach), Paul Smith's (Zach Luzzi - Head Coach), and Northern Vermont University-Johnson (Shane Buffano - Head Coach). Over 35 athletes took advantage of this great opportunity to experience a college training session and be looked at by multiple college coaches. Look for this opportunity next summer!
Saratoga May Day Tournament
May 6th, 2019 - All Empire City teams participated in the Saratoga May Day Classic Tournament. This tournament took place on May 4th and May 5th in Wilton, NY. All teams had good results. Our U19 and U14 teams were both tournament champions! The U12 team were Finalists and the U16 team came in third place.
The U19's went a perfect 4-0, outscoring their opponents 10-0. The U14's also went 4-0, outscoring their opponents 12-0. A very impressive weekend for all teams.
The U19's went a perfect 4-0, outscoring their opponents 10-0. The U14's also went 4-0, outscoring their opponents 12-0. A very impressive weekend for all teams.
Open Goaaal USA Becomes Silver Sponsor
April 2, 2019 - Thanks to Open Goaaal USA for becoming a silver sponsor. They are donating a large Open Goaal for use with our U14 team and Coach Shaver. You can find all their products online here: https://opengoaaalusa.com/
"We can honestly say there has never been another soccer net like it! No more worry about blasting shots just over the cross bar and into the neighbor's yard. The rebounder net that surrounds the soccer goal, simply rebounds the shot back. The Open Goaaal is not just a soccer net, not simply a soccer rebounder or a soccer goal...It is all of that in one brilliant package!
As the commercials say..."But wait, there's more!". Unlike other soccer nets or soccer rebounders on the market, the Open Goaaal addresses other common issues. Once installed, the net can easily be raised in order to mow or edge around it. Although the rebounder net is nearly invisible when installed, it can also be easily pushed to one side, like a curtain, when not in use! The rebounder net itself, is also adjustable in width. This allows some flexibility in the space required to set it up. Between the 3 sizes of OG goals available, and the adjustable width soccer rebound net, there should be an Open Goaaal in every soccer player’s backyard!"
"We can honestly say there has never been another soccer net like it! No more worry about blasting shots just over the cross bar and into the neighbor's yard. The rebounder net that surrounds the soccer goal, simply rebounds the shot back. The Open Goaaal is not just a soccer net, not simply a soccer rebounder or a soccer goal...It is all of that in one brilliant package!
As the commercials say..."But wait, there's more!". Unlike other soccer nets or soccer rebounders on the market, the Open Goaaal addresses other common issues. Once installed, the net can easily be raised in order to mow or edge around it. Although the rebounder net is nearly invisible when installed, it can also be easily pushed to one side, like a curtain, when not in use! The rebounder net itself, is also adjustable in width. This allows some flexibility in the space required to set it up. Between the 3 sizes of OG goals available, and the adjustable width soccer rebound net, there should be an Open Goaaal in every soccer player’s backyard!"
Youth Soccer Festival 2018
July 1, 2018 - Our U12 and U14 teams spent the weekend participating in the Youth Soccer Festival at Golden Goal. This was an overnight experience which included training sessions, scrimmages against other clubs, T4 Performance Assessment Testing, the challenge course, and team building. It was a great way for the teams to end the spring season and grow as a group. Check out some of the pictures below!
Winter Tournament Success
January 1, 2018 - Our U12 and U16 teams kicked off the year with great showings in their first tournaments of the year. Our U12 team played in two tournaments in two days. They won the Sportsplex of Halfmoon tournament (left) and finished second in the Afrim's tournament (middle). Our U16 team finished in second place in the Afrim's tournament. These were great showings in each teams' first outing of the year. We're excited to see them progress throughout the winter and spring!
U12's and U14's - Tournament Champions
June 5, 2017 - Congratulations to our U12 and U14 teams on winning the Niskayuna Soccer Classic this past weekend. The U14's ended up 5-0 and outscored their opponents 18-0, a truly great showing. The U12's ended pool play 2-0-1 outscoring their opponents 7-1 before winning two playoff games to secure the championship. These two groups have worked extremely hard this entire winter and spring and it's showing out on the pitch. Keep it up boys! Thanks to all the parents for the great pictures.
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2017 Boys College Prospect Clinic - August 2nd/3rd
March 22, 2017 - We are excited to host our 2nd annual Boys College Prospect Clinic. The two day clinic will be run by Adam Parker and Chris Taylor. Adam Parker is the Head Coach of SUNY Potsdam Men's Soccer and Chris Taylor is the Head Coach of Clarkson University Men's Soccer. The SUNY Adirondack Head Men's Soccer coach AJ Ramirez will also be in attendance.
The clinic will take place on August 2nd and 3rd, 2017 at Queensbury High School. The clinic will run from 5pm to 8pm on both nights.
This two day clinic is a great opportunity to showcase your talents in front of college coaches in our own backyard! All players will receive an evaluation from one of the college coaches. Check out the flyer below and don't forget to register!
The clinic will take place on August 2nd and 3rd, 2017 at Queensbury High School. The clinic will run from 5pm to 8pm on both nights.
This two day clinic is a great opportunity to showcase your talents in front of college coaches in our own backyard! All players will receive an evaluation from one of the college coaches. Check out the flyer below and don't forget to register!
U12's Successful in NYC tournaments
March 13, 2017 - The U12's had a successful weekend in the NYC area. On Saturday Empire City teams placed first, second, and third in the SoFive indoor tournament. On Sunday, they headed to Iona College and came in first and second. This group has been very committed all winter long and it showed! Check out some pictures from the weekend below.
College Soccer Connector
February 3rd, 2017 - Come and learn how to get to the next level! Details below.
Afrim's Holiday Tournament Champions
January 3rd, 2017 - Congratulations to our U14 team (left) and our U17 team (right) for both winning the Afrim's Holiday Tournament in their respective age groups! The teams both battled hard and ended the year on a high note. We also had our U12, U16, and U19 team all make the semi-finals in their respective divisions. We can't wait to see what 2017 holds! Check out some of the other pictures below.
Empire City Holiday Party
December 3rd, 2016 - We are excited to announce our first every Holiday Party. This will be held December 10th, 2016 at 190 Grille in downtown Glens Falls from 7-9pm. This is a great opportunity to come socialize with other Empire City parents and coaches. Parents only! See you there.
2016-17 Tryouts
August 22nd, 2016 - We are excited to announce our 2016-17 tryouts. Tryouts are free, and open to anyone. See the flyer below and click the link to register for tryouts. These tryouts are for any boys born in the years 1998-2006.
Tryouts will be held at the Lake George Forum (2200 US Route 9, Lake George, NY). Players will tryout on a hard futsal surface. Please be properly outfitted with shinguards and indoor shoes.
Please note: This will be our last Fall tryout. Next year we will have tryouts in the late Spring/early Summer so we can get rolling right away in the Fall.
Tryouts will be held at the Lake George Forum (2200 US Route 9, Lake George, NY). Players will tryout on a hard futsal surface. Please be properly outfitted with shinguards and indoor shoes.
Please note: This will be our last Fall tryout. Next year we will have tryouts in the late Spring/early Summer so we can get rolling right away in the Fall.
2016 Boys College Prospect Clinic Successful!
August 22nd, 2016 - Over 35 athletes from all over the Capital Region came out to our inaugural College Prospect Clinic. We hosted head coach Adam Parker from SUNY Potsdam and head coach Chris Taylor from Clarkson University. The two coaches led a 3 day clinic exposing players to what college soccer entails. It also gave the college coaches a chance to scout some local talent. All the boys also left with an evaluation from the college coaches. Thanks to all who came out this year and we can't wait to continue to build this great opportunity next year! Check out some of the pictures below.
Trick Shot Challenge
July 5th, 2016 - Your chance to win two, $50 gift certificates to soccer.com to purchase some Empire City gear! A fun, summer competition. Check out the details below and make sure to follow us on Facebook to see all the videos. Your video must be in by July 31st, 2016!
2016 Prospect Clinic Announced!
May 24th, 2016 - We are very excited to announce our 2016 Prospect Clinic which will be run by Adam Parker and Chris Taylor. Adam Parker is the Head Coach of SUNY Potsdam Men's Soccer and Chris Taylor is the Head Coach of Clarkson University Men's Soccer. This 3 day clinic is a great opportunity to showcase your talents in front of college coaches in our own backyard! All players will receive an evaluation from one of the college coaches. Check out the flyer below and don't forget to register!
U14's win Shamrock Cup Tournament
March 20th, 2016 - Our U14 boys traveled to Milton, NY to play in the Shamrock Cup. They went undefeated on their way to the championship! They got wins over Minisink Strikers and WSC United as well as tying Warwick FC. They did not give up a single goal! Great job boys and Coach Shaver.
Fundraiser for Empire City Family
Thanks to all who supported our fundraisers for the Ward family! We're happy to share that we raised $625.14 for Tyler and his family who were affected by a fire. A huge thanks to everyone that helped out.
U17's win Queen City FC Tournament
2016 started off great for our U17 team who were crowned Queen City FC champions! The boys traveled to Burlington, VT on January 3rd, 2016. They defeated a tough Queen City team in the finals 2-0.
Our other U17 team faced off with out U16 team in the consolation game so it was a truly great showing by all of our teams.
Our other U17 team faced off with out U16 team in the consolation game so it was a truly great showing by all of our teams.
Empire City visits Adirondack Thunder
On December 4th, 2015 Empire City gathered at the Adirondack Flames home game for a group outing right here in Glens Falls, NY. The boys were honored for all the accomplishments from the past year. During intermission they were brought out on the ice and introduced.
It was great to see Empire City players from all different age groups out there together. It was also a great opportunity for Empire City families to get together outside of soccer.
It was great to see Empire City players from all different age groups out there together. It was also a great opportunity for Empire City families to get together outside of soccer.
2015-16 Empire City Tryouts
We are excited to announce tryout dates for the 2015-16 Empire City teams!
All are welcome to tryout just REGISTER HERE.
*NO COST to tryout
Any questions?
Email: empirecity.tc@gmail.com
Check out the flyer below.
- U12 tryouts will be 10/25/15 at Crandall Park in Glens Falls from 4-6pm. Please wear cleats, shinguards, and bring water.
- U14-U19 tryouts will be 11/11/15 at the Lake George Forum in Lake George at 5:30pm. Tryouts will be on a hard futsal surface so bring appropriate footwear, shinguards, and water.
- Refer to the age matrix to see what age group you/your son would fall into.
All are welcome to tryout just REGISTER HERE.
*NO COST to tryout
Any questions?
Email: empirecity.tc@gmail.com
Check out the flyer below.
Syracuse University Hosts Empire City!
On Sunday, September 6th, 2015 Syracuse University hosted Empire City! Players started the game with the coin flip, walked out with the college players during player introductions, were ball boys during the game, scrimmaged at half time, and received posters and autographs after the game.
Syracuse won an exciting 2-1 match against Rutgers. Click here for the write up on the game. Check out some of the great moments from the game!
Syracuse won an exciting 2-1 match against Rutgers. Click here for the write up on the game. Check out some of the great moments from the game!
Free Kickaround!
U17's win Green Mountain Challenge!
On Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st, the U17 team ended their season in strong fashion winning the Green Mountain Challenge in Weston, VT. The boys won all four games they played over the weekend, scoring 24 goals and only giving up 3! It was a great end to the spring season! Congrats.
U12's visit Olympic Center
On Saturday, May 16th, 2015 the U12 Empire City team departed Queensbury and headed to Lake Placid for a full day Olympic Experience! The boys toured the ski jumping facility, the training center, got a hill workout in, and even played some soccer! They won both friendly matches and enjoyed some ice cream after!
Outside the Lines Training
We are committed to training the entire athlete at Empire City Soccer Academy. In the Spring of 2015 we offered a 6 week, "Outside the Lines" training. This unique training opportunity focused on mind, body, and balance for our athletes. Check out some action pictures as well as the flyer below.
College Soccer Connector
Afrim's President's Day Cup
On February 15th, 2015 members of our U17 and U14 teams played in the Afrim's Presidents' Day Cup in Latham, NY. Both teams had excellent showings. Their hard work throughout the winter is showing!
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U17
The U17 boys defeated NY Elite in penalty kicks in the the championship game of the tournament! The U17 boys were in a division with NY Elite, Saratoga-Wilton Soccer Club, and two AJAX teams. The boys fought back in the championship game to draw 2-2. That lead to a 3 person PK shootout which we won 2-1. Check out the videos below of the tournament winning PK (Wade Fuller) and the two big PK saves (Chris Robertson). Congratulations to the boys! They had fun and played with class.
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U14
Members of the U14 boys team also had an excellent day. They finished in second place after losing a tough championship game to Plainville Soccer Club from Connecticut. The boys finished 5-1 on the day! Their wins came over two AJAX teams, Oneonta, Copper City and FCC. Congratulations boys!
Afrim's College Showcase
On Saturday, January 24th, 2015 our U18 boys played in front of 38 college coaches at Afrim's in Latham, NY. It was a great experience for all the players. The boys tied all three games 1-1 against Kingston Revolution, Syracuse Developmental Academy, and FC Dutchmen.
We were able to see what we need to work on and look forward to getting back to training to correct these things!
We were able to see what we need to work on and look forward to getting back to training to correct these things!
New Year's Friendly Matches
What a way to kick off the New Year!! It was a great day of soccer at the Dome in Queensbury. We hosted multiple friendly matches for our U12-U17 teams. Thanks to the following clubs who participated:
Guilderland United
Saratoga Wilton
NY Elite FC
Burnt Hills
Ballston Spa
Stateline FC
Plattsburgh F.C. Soccer Club
Mechanicville-Stillwater United Soccer Club
Niskayuna
Southern Vermont Fusion
Guilderland United
Saratoga Wilton
NY Elite FC
Burnt Hills
Ballston Spa
Stateline FC
Plattsburgh F.C. Soccer Club
Mechanicville-Stillwater United Soccer Club
Niskayuna
Southern Vermont Fusion
U-12's successful in Futsal tournament
A group of our U12 boys participated in the Guilderland Futsal tournament over Christmas break. The boys were 3-1-1. Their hard work this winter is paying off. Keep up the good work!!
Empire City Hosts Holiday Gathering
Over Christmas break Empire City families got together and enjoyed some hockey with the local AHL team, the Adirondack Flames. It was great to get together with families and coaches from U12-U19 and socialize outside of the soccer field. Thanks to all who came out!!
After the first goal there was a Teddy Bear toss which donated hundreds of Teddy Bears to local kids in need. Watch the video here.
After the first goal there was a Teddy Bear toss which donated hundreds of Teddy Bears to local kids in need. Watch the video here.
Club Partnership to create more opportunities!
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Empire City and Adirondack FC have decided to partner to create premier boys teams at the U12-U19 age levels. Empire City will continue to work closely with Northern United as well, as in the past year. The main reason for this partnership is simple, to get the best players to play together. Instead of the best players getting split into different clubs if we work together we can see soccer in this area grow! Creating actual premier teams will give the players a lot more opportunities. We will be able to play in more regional tournaments, increasing exposure for the players, and most importantly, we will be able to train at a higher level and push each other to grow.
REGISTER HERE: Here is the link to register for the tryout. After following the link, please click "Register" in the top right corner and follow the directions. There is no cost for the tryout.
- All teams on the boys side U12-U19 will be Empire City teams. We will split training time between Chase Sports, the Dome, the Futsal Centre, and strength and conditioning training. Since we will be working together, we will be able to offer more frequent training and playing opportunities.
- We will be holding tryouts for these teams on November 8th, 2014 at the Dome. If you are U12 or U14 eligible (see Age Matrix) your tryout will be from 1:00-2:30pm on November 8th. If you are U16, U17, or U19 eligible (see Age Matrix) your tryout will be from 2:30-4:00pm on November 8th.
REGISTER HERE: Here is the link to register for the tryout. After following the link, please click "Register" in the top right corner and follow the directions. There is no cost for the tryout.
- What will this look like for the upcoming winter and spring?
- All teams on the boys side U12-U19 will be Empire City teams. We will split training time between Chase Sports, the Dome, the Futsal Centre, and strength and conditioning training. Since we will be working together, we will be able to offer more frequent training and playing opportunities.
- How can I play on an Empire City team?
- We will be holding tryouts for these teams on November 8th, 2014 at the Dome. If you are U12 or U14 eligible (see Age Matrix) your tryout will be from 1:00-2:30pm on November 8th. If you are U16, U17, or U19 eligible (see Age Matrix) your tryout will be from 2:30-4:00pm on November 8th.
- More questions?
- Email: empirecity.tc@gmail.com
Tryouts: We will be running open tryouts August 13th and 14th from 6-8pm at Ridge Jenkinsville fields. These tryouts will be for our winter and spring teams in 2014/2015. These teams will train twice a week in the winter as well as playing in an indoor league once a week. In the spring we will continue training twice a week and will play in the Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL). This is a 10 game schedule. We will also participate in tournaments in the area and travel to larger tournaments if there is interest in this. We are very excited about this upcoming year and are looking forward to working with you to reach your goals!
More questions? Email: EmpireCity.TC@gmail.com
More questions? Email: EmpireCity.TC@gmail.com
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Watch Party: Thanks to everyone who came out for the Recovery Room Watch Party for the USA vs Ghana World Cup game! It was a great turnout and it was great to socialize with families off the field. It was a great atmosphere for the game and the boys talked about it for weeks. Check out some fan reaction video we took that night when the US scored the game winning goal!! We look forward to doing something similar in the near future!
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Who: All Empire City players, families, and friends! What: "Watch Party" for the USA vs Ghana World Cup game. 2 FREE tickets will be raffled off for the Manchester City vs Liverpool FC game, July 30th at Yankee Stadium. Where: Recovery Room, 751 Upper Glen Street, Queensbury NY 12804 When: Monday, June 16th, 2014 from 5pm-9pm. Kickoff for the game is at 6pm Why: Come watch some great soccer and socialize with other Empire City families and friends. Win FREE tickets to see Manchester City take on Liverpool FC at Yankee Stadium on July 30th! 15% of your bill will be donated to Empire City, further reducing prices for you! |
Mountain Mayhem Tournament: On Saturday, May 10th 2014 our U-16 and U-17 teams played in the Mountain Mayhem Tournament.
It was a great day to get out and compete against teams from all over. Our U-17 team only conceded one goal through four games! Thanks to Northern United for putting on such a great tournament.
It was a great day to get out and compete against teams from all over. Our U-17 team only conceded one goal through four games! Thanks to Northern United for putting on such a great tournament.
Goalkeeper Training: Coach St. Jacques held a goalkeeper training on 4/24/14 for all Northern United goalkeepers. This included goalkeepers ranging in age from 8-17.
This was a great opportunity for the younger goalkeepers to interact with some of the older, more experienced keepers.
Coach St. Jacques has been a GK coach at the college level as well as being playing for NCAA D-II power Le Moyne where he was the starting GK for the 2009 NCAA D-II Final Four Team.
This was a great opportunity for the younger goalkeepers to interact with some of the older, more experienced keepers.
Coach St. Jacques has been a GK coach at the college level as well as being playing for NCAA D-II power Le Moyne where he was the starting GK for the 2009 NCAA D-II Final Four Team.
Friendly Match: On Sunday, 4/13/14 our U-19 team had a friendly
match against Far Post Soccer Club from Vermont. It was a
beautiful day and great to get out and start the spring season!
match against Far Post Soccer Club from Vermont. It was a
beautiful day and great to get out and start the spring season!
SPRING 2014
"The Northern United Soccer Club is excited to announce an exciting opportunity for area U16 and U17 players for the outdoor Spring 2014 season. Northern United has partnered with Empire City Academy, who will act as the Premier Club for NU. Empire City Academy has been very successful for the last 3 years and have send numerous players on to the college level.
This success stems from the coaching staff of Tim Ciampa, Ian Fairlie, and Dan St. Jacques, who all have college playing and college coaching experience. Coach Ciampa and Coach St. Jacques were both assistant coaches for the top 5 nationally ranked, SUNY Adirondack men's team in 2013. Coach Fairlie has been an assistant coach at Clarkson University as well as University at Buffalo.
Tryouts will be held at the indoor Chase Sports complex in South Glens Falls on Monday, February 10th, 2014 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm and Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. This will be the only tryouts for the Spring 2014 season. There is no cost associated with tryouts.
U17 eligible players must be born between August 1, 1996 - July 31, 1997.
U16 eligible players must be born on or after August 1, 1997.
If you're serious about playing at a competitive level with some of the areas best players, have the knowledge, skill, and passion; and want to use this as a stepping stone for getting to the next level, we encourage you to tryout. These team will be playing in CDYSL and in various tournaments. If you make the Empire City team, costs will be $300 (additional $50 if you need a uniform). If you do not make Empire City but play on a Northern United team, costs will be $125 (additional $55 if you need a uniform). Note: If you just wish to play Northern United you do not need to attend the tryout for Empire City."
"The Northern United Soccer Club is excited to announce an exciting opportunity for area U16 and U17 players for the outdoor Spring 2014 season. Northern United has partnered with Empire City Academy, who will act as the Premier Club for NU. Empire City Academy has been very successful for the last 3 years and have send numerous players on to the college level.
This success stems from the coaching staff of Tim Ciampa, Ian Fairlie, and Dan St. Jacques, who all have college playing and college coaching experience. Coach Ciampa and Coach St. Jacques were both assistant coaches for the top 5 nationally ranked, SUNY Adirondack men's team in 2013. Coach Fairlie has been an assistant coach at Clarkson University as well as University at Buffalo.
Tryouts will be held at the indoor Chase Sports complex in South Glens Falls on Monday, February 10th, 2014 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm and Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm. This will be the only tryouts for the Spring 2014 season. There is no cost associated with tryouts.
U17 eligible players must be born between August 1, 1996 - July 31, 1997.
U16 eligible players must be born on or after August 1, 1997.
If you're serious about playing at a competitive level with some of the areas best players, have the knowledge, skill, and passion; and want to use this as a stepping stone for getting to the next level, we encourage you to tryout. These team will be playing in CDYSL and in various tournaments. If you make the Empire City team, costs will be $300 (additional $50 if you need a uniform). If you do not make Empire City but play on a Northern United team, costs will be $125 (additional $55 if you need a uniform). Note: If you just wish to play Northern United you do not need to attend the tryout for Empire City."
Skills Challenge
Congratulations to Chris Goodemote for winning the 1st Annual Skills Challenge. The Skills Challenge included an obstacle course, fitness drill, crossbar challenge, and a juggling contest.
His prize was to pick up the pinnies!
His prize was to pick up the pinnies!
