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The American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats has announced on Wednesday the signing of forward Bradyn Brown to a one-year deal for the 2026 National Premier Soccer League season.

The American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats has announced on Wednesday the signing of forward Bradyn Brown to a one-year deal for the 2026 National Premier Soccer League season.

The former Lindenhurst High School and current Queens College standout joins his hometown team as the Fighting Tomcats prepare for their second NPSL season.

“I’m incredibly excited to join ASC New York and be part of a community that values growth, teamwork, and commitment,” Brown said in a statement. “From what I’ve seen, ASC New York brings together people who are passionate and driven and that energy is exactly what I’m looking to be around this summer. My hope for the season is to challenge myself, continue developing my skills and contribute positively to the group both on and off the field. My main goal is to help the team win a championship.”

Brown enjoyed a terrific freshman season at Queens College in 2025, leading the Knights in scoring with 30 points while his 13 goals set a season rookie program record. He also became the first rookie in program history to be named to an All-American team. Brown also was named East Coast Conference rookie of the year, All-East Region first team and first team All-Conference. Brown delivered a hat-trick in a 7-1 win over Pace on Sept. 17, scored the game-winning goal over Bridgeport on Oct. 8 and netted his fourth career game-winning goal on Nov. 8t in the ECC semifinal against UDC.

“Having seen Bradyn in action a number of times, I’m most excited that he’s quietly uninhibited in his play,” ASC head coach John Fitzgerald said in a statement. “He has a knack to get behind defenders and create opportunities from nothing. He’s young and raw, but I’m confident he’s going to benefit tremendously from playing with some of our veteran guys. He’s an attacking pest for defenders, exciting to watch and I believe he’s going to fit in well at ASC New York.”

At Lindenhurst High, Brown was a four-year varsity starter, an All-State selection, a two-time All-Nassau County selection and a two-time All-Conference selection. His other high school honors include being named an All-Star MVP, Academic All-County, National Honor Society president and a top twenty student.

“I decided to sign with ASC New York because of the culture Coach Fitzgerald has created with intense training sessions, a professional environment, and valuable coach feedback,” Brown said. “Being from Long Island, having a professional soccer team in the area is incredibly meaningful as it provides an opportunity to represent the community and contribute to the growth of the sport locally. Being able to play for the club this year is an honor and it motivates me to compete at a high level while representing Long Island with pride and professionalism.”

Brown played for Lindenhurst Soccer Club in the Long Island Junior Soccer League and Barca Academy on Long Island. He hails from an athletic family as his father Adam was a football player at Hofstra University from 1995-2001 while his mother Tara was a dancer at the school from 1994-1998.

The Fighting Tomcats will be making additional announcements in the upcoming weeks including player signings, home venue and season/group ticket information. The 2026 National Premier Soccer League season will begin in May.