May 10, 2025 – It was an evening filled with energy, excitement, and youthful spirit as Brooklyn FC hosted Spokane Zephyr FC at Maimonides Park in Brooklyn, NY, celebrating Youth Night. Fans of all ages gathered, creating an electrifying atmosphere that saw the teams play to an entertaining 2-2 draw.
Brooklyn FC started the match in dominant fashion, drawing first blood in the 9th minute. Jessica Garziano struck first, reacting swiftly to a rebound after Spokane goalkeeper Hope Hisey initially blocked Samantha Kroeger’s powerful shot.
Caroline Kelly extended Brooklyn’s lead in the 17th minute with a crisp finish off a beautifully placed cross from Hope Breslin, sending the home supporters into rapturous applause.
However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second half as Spokane Zephyr FC demonstrated remarkable resilience. Sydney Cummings ignited the visitors’ comeback in the 74th minute, slotting home with a confident right-footed strike. The tension mounted until the very end when Ally Cook stunned the Brooklyn faithful by netting an equalizer in the 92nd minute, clinching a hard-earned point for Spokane.
The match was not only memorable for the action on the pitch but also for the joyous Youth Night festivities. Young fans participated in activities and giveaways throughout the evening, fostering community spirit and inspiring future generations of soccer stars.
Both teams earned valuable points, leaving them tied at 38 points each in the highly competitive USL Super League standings, with playoff aspirations very much alive.
Brooklyn FC will look to build on this performance, harnessing the energy from their enthusiastic fanbase, while Spokane Zephyr FC heads home buoyed by their impressive comeback.
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