Albany Empire Soccer Club

02/16/2026

Jenn Lee is a new sponsor this year. She is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist with advanced training in body-based and somatic modalities. Her background includes clinical massage therapy, structural, myofascial, and lymphatic work, with additional training influenced by Shiatsu, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, and Māori RomiRomi/Mirimiri. She has worked with a wide range of bodies, including clients managing chronic tension, stress-related patterns, and movement limitations. Her work emphasizes precision, safety, and system-level regulation rather than symptom chasing. All sessions are grounded in hands-on, experiential bodywork within scope of practice.

02/14/2026

Here’s Matt telling you that Session sign ups are up!! Link in bio for the March - April session!

02/12/2026

Jay Zhang Photography is Albany Empire Soccer Club’s Continuing Sponsors for the Club and the Blizzard Cup Tournaments

Jay Zhang Photography is an Albany based Wedding Photographer, Family Photographer and Portrait Photographer specializing in Photography that is Photojournalistic and real, the types of photos that last through the ages and the ones you visit over and over. Jay Zhang Photography is a photographer for the clients who appreciate photography at its core values - capturing moments that transcend lifetimes and generations connecting various cultures and traditions and last for centuries.

02/12/2026

As a last minute sponsor David Protein Bars provide the optimal protein for your optimal form. Better Protein, simplified. David Protein bars are high-protein (28g), low-calorie (150 kcal) snacks designed for muscle synthesis and satiety, featuring 0g of sugar and no gluten.

02/11/2026

Image for a Cause is Albany Empire Soccer Club’s Returning Sponsor and Premiere Event Photography Documentation Sponsor.

They are a small group of content creators dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations. Their main goal is to help these organizations promote and document their events while providing a platform for aspiring image makers to improve their skills.

As experienced professionals, they are committed to using their knowledge and expertise to give back to our communities and make a positive impact. They believe in showcasing the true essence of our underserved and often unappreciated communities through their work.

Their organization believes in helping nonprofit organizations in any way we can. That’s why almost all of their work is performed for free. However, they also offer paid services to help cover the cost of their mission. When you need high-quality photography and video, they’re here to help. By hiring their team of experts, you’re not only getting top-notch work, but you’re also contributing to their efforts to uplift communities in need.

02/10/2026

The State Room is this year’s Banquet Location for Albany Empire Soccer Club’s Blizzard Cup Tournament.

Located on historic State Street, The State Room is the perfect illustration of historic beginnings serving a modern purpose. This hall of fame award-winning venue, also Albany’s first skyscraper, was originally constructed in 1901 to serve as Albany’s City & County Savings Bank. The State Room embodies the architecture and splendor of the early twentieth century. Featuring hand painted vaulted ceilings, marble walls, grand bay windows and gold embossed Corinthian Columns. Step back into history here, at The State Room.

02/09/2026

12th annual Blizzard Cup comes to a close and every year we say this, We love this village.
All Gender Teams included: Boston Strikers, NY Ramblers, Philly Falcons and Albany Empire

Women’s Trans and Non-binary Division included: Albany empire, Good vibes, State line strikers, Berkshire ballers, Pink Tacos, Rainbow Warriors and Hot Shots

All Gender Division:
1st Albany Empire
2nd Ramblers Purple
3rd Ramblers Blue

W/T/NB Division
1st: Rainbow Warriors
2nd Hot Shots
3rd Albany Empire Women’s Team

Want to to highlight the efforts of our volunteers! Score Keeping, Running Around, Separating the Shirts, getting pulled in to help, building a tournament schedule, providing Beverages, and the list goes on. Clubs like us CAN’T Function without the help of the volunteers who are willing and want to succeed in our mission to provide soccer to the Q***r Community. We can’t thank you enough!

We have to also thank all our sponsors who helped make this tournament come true:

Waterworks
Rocks
Lucky One Vodka
David Protein Bars
Image for a Cause
Kristen Renee Photogeaphy
Jay Zhang Photography
Mike Napoli Sound Formula
State Room
Jenn Lee super star
Mages and sages
Afrims

Proud of ya’ll! Until the next onen

02/08/2026

Waterworks Pub Partners with Rocks as one of Albany Empire Soccer Club’s Premiere Tournament Sponsors.

They are Albany’s Hottest LGBTQ+ Pub & Dance Club. Located at the start of Albany’s gay village, Waterworks is the oldest gay-oriented LGBTQ+ community bar in Albany where their motto is Unity. Established in 1981, Waterworks is located in a historic multi-level building that enables them to offer something for everyone.

The Pub, located on the first floor offers a hometown corner Gay Bar atmosphere with a pool table, dart board, Juke Box, food counter with lite bar faire, 10 flat screen televisions, and a professional sound system, dance area and stage.

The Club, located on the second floor with a separate bar & smoking patio, is one of the hottest Nightclubs and busiest Nightlife dance clubs in town. Featuring Albany Hottest DJs spinning the latest Remixes and pumping out more than 15,000 watts of pure energy from our high-quality professional 3-way sound system, along with an amazing light show including our professional laser system, Waterworks Club offers an experience rarely found in upstate New York.

02/07/2026

Another new sponsor who hosted our welcome party:

MAGES & SAGES LLC is a multidisciplinary studio based in Troy, New York, focused on developing innovative projects at the intersection of creative design, marketing, operations, and technology. Blending strategic thinking with cultural insight, we create original IP and lead award-winning immersive experiences in the physical and digital worlds. Founded by Mason Drastal, our work is guided by our altruistic alchemist ethos – a commitment to intellectual rigor, aesthetic excellence, and real-world transformation.

02/06/2026

*in a 1950’s radio voice* We have a new Sponsor this year coming in HOT why not cool off with a chilled beverage?

They believe that a great lemonade is all about a refreshing taste enjoyed under the sun with friends. In a market flooded with malt-based, high-sugar options, they wanted to craft something different. That’s why they created Lucky One Lemonade with Real Vodka + Real Lemonade. Their Vodka Lemonade is made the way it’s supposed to be – authentic, sessionable, and perfect for enjoying on a warm summer day with friends. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool or having a backyard BBQ, Lucky One Vodka Lemonade is the ideal companion for those sunny moments.

12/29/2025

Last call for next session sign ups. January and February session. Go to our website to sign up

Albany Empire Soccer Club is a Premiere LGBT Inclusive Soccer Organization focused on bringing Friendly and Competitive play to the capital region. contact us by submitting a registration form.