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The Long Island Academy finished their 2007 expansion season in the National Premier Soccer League at 5-3-3 with a goal differential of 19 to 10. Goalkeeper Billy Gatti registered a GAA of 0.90. Juan Melgar led the Academy with four goals, Maurice Brown scored three while Adam Bruh, Shaun Higgins, Arman Osooli, Chris Giuffrida and Carlo Espinosa each scored two goals.

"I'm very happy for the season we had for our first-year franchise. The guys played well and we'll be back next year," Director of Football Paul Riley concluded.

The Academy's captain is midfielder Danny Leon, pictured on left leading the team in training.

Riley coached the Academy during the inaugural season of 2007 but handed the reins to Adrian Gaitan before the 2008 season.

"Adrian is a top-class coach. He understands the technical tactical and man management part of coaching," Riley commented. "He has a brilliant soccer mind and I am excited to have such a fantastic coach on board for our second year. We are excited about the future of our men's team and we hope Adrian can take the Long Island Academy to the promised land."

The Academy's name derives from the top premier teams in the Long Island Junior Soccer League's Albertson Soccer Club. From Under 7 to 18, boys wear the navy blue-and-red uniform of the Academy. The club as well as the Long Island Academy develop programs that enable players to flourish and reach their potential in order to play college ball and subsequently the NPSL, with Major League Soccer and the world's top leagues as the ultimate goal.

In the U.S. Soccer structure, the Academy and NPSL are Division 3, two levels below Major League Soccer. The Academy represent the highest level of men's soccer on Long Island.

We would like to thank our loyal fans for supporting us at our games throughout the Northeast United States plus our wonderful sponsors who provide the funds to keep us dreaming! See you at our games in 2008!