American Soccer Club–New York has announced the signing of a local Suffolk standout player. The Club has signed former Smithtown High School East goalkeeper Diego Flores. Flores agreed to a one-year deal for the 2026 National Premier Soccer League season. Flores is currently a redshirt freshman at Southern Connecticut State University and will join ASC New York for the upcoming summer campaign.
“I’m very excited to join the ASC New York program this summer and compete,” Flores said. “Learning more about the vision that Coach Fitzgerald and the rest of the staff have for the program, as well as their commitment to the players, makes me eager to get started and work toward a championship. Having played under Coach Fitzgerald before, I expect a competitive environment filled with personality and grit.”
This past collegiate season was a strong one for Flores. He was named to the NE10 All-Conference Third Team and the NE10 All-Rookie Team after starting 16 of 17 matches for the Owls and logging 1,410 minutes in goal. Flores recorded seven shutouts, the second-most in the conference, and earned NE10 Goalkeeper of the Week honors once and Rookie of the Week recognition three times. He was also named to the NE10 Academic All-Conference Team.
“Diego played for me in the Olympic Development Program, where he was a standout goalkeeper,” said John Fitzgerald. “He’s one of the hardest-working keepers I’ve coached. He has a strong mentality, handles pressure well, and commands the box. Being the number one goalkeeper at the college level has only helped his growth.”
At Smithtown East, Flores was a three-time All-Conference and All-County selection, a two-time All-State honoree, and an All-East Region pick. He was named League Goalkeeper of the Year three times and Player of the Year once, finishing his career as the school’s all-time shutout leader with 23.
ASC New York will play its home matches at the Mitchel Athletic Complex. Additional roster announcements are expected, with the season set to begin in May.