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The American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats on Thursday announced the signing of forward Harry Cooke to a one-year deal for the National Premier Soccer League season.

Harry Cooke learned his soccer in England. (Photo courtesy of Fighting Tomcats)

The American Soccer Club New York Fighting Tomcats on Thursday announced the signing of forward Harry Cooke to a one-year deal for the National Premier Soccer League season.

The Market Drayton, England native joins the Fighting Tomcats after a stellar career at Queens College.

“I’m really excited for the opportunity,” Cooke said in a statement. “It’s a great step for me and I’m looking forward to contributing to the team and continuing to develop my game in a competitive environment. My expectations for the season are to work hard, help the team achieve its goals and be as consistent and impactful as possible both on and off the field.”

This past season for the Knights, Cooke played and started in all 16 games as a senior, recording 20 points on nine goals (three game-winners) and two assists. He recorded a career-best three goals and six points in a game against Holy Family on Sept. 4.

Cooke totaled 58 goals and 18 assists during his collegiate career and was a two-time All-American.

“Harry is an exciting and effective forward,” ASC New York head coach John Fitzgerald said in a statement. “He has a knack for being in the right place at the right time often sneaking in a finish from seemingly nothing. He is fun to watch. He has done well in his college career and is poised to go to the next level. I’m looking forward to the competitive mentality that he brings.”

Cooke attended Shrewsbury School in England and has also played for the Manchester United Academy, Stoke City Academy and Lincoln Memorial University where he started 18 out of 19 games and tallied 16 goals (four game-winners) and two assists. At Shrewsbury, he was the captain of the soccer and cricket 1XL teams while earning sportsman of the year honors and was an England ISFA representative.

He is eager to be a part of the American Soccer Club-New York family.

“I’ve been really impressed with the culture around the team, especially managing to watch a couple of games last year,” Cooke said. “There’s a strong sense of professionalism and togetherness and you can tell that everyone is committed to improving and pushing each other. It’s a great environment to be part of and I’m excited to get started.”