June 23, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Stockton University, Galloway, NJ
Atlantic City FC delivered a strong all-around performance on Saturday night, earning an 8–0 result against Lighthouse SC under ideal playing conditions. The evening was made truly special by the presence of Pittsgrove Youth Soccer, whose young athletes walked out with the players and took the field during halftime to showcase their skills—bringing excitement, pride, and a true sense of community to the event.
The match began with both teams organized and battling for control through the first 25 minutes. The breakthrough came when Daniel Gonzalez, returning to the starting lineup, opened the scoring with a composed finish. His goal marked the beginning of a remarkable night, as he went on to score four goals, showcasing instinct, movement, and composure in front of goal.
Luke McNamee, with two assists from the back, contributed both defensively and offensively, while Kai Forsyth also added two assists with sharp deliveries from the flank. Freddy Hudak secured the clean sheet in goal, supported by a solid defensive performance from McNamee, Derek Gonzalez, and others.
Midfielders Uche Wokocha and Darian Bradshaw played a pivotal role in controlling the game’s rhythm and supplying the attack. James Cahill chipped in with a goal and an assist, Ryan Cleary provided a key setup, and Matteo Rodriguez found the net in his return to action. Christian Ceccenachio and Marcus Edwards rounded out the assist list with quality contributions off the bench. Meanwhile, Zach Webb and Zack Matik applied constant pressure on the wings, keeping Lighthouse SC pinned back.
Head Coach Matt Catalana utilized his bench effectively, ensuring fresh legs and sustained intensity throughout the match.
Assists:
• Luke McNamee ×2
• Kai Forsyth ×2
• Christian Ceccenachio
• Ryan Cleary
• James Cahill
• Marcus Edwards
Atlantic City FC now looks ahead to a first-ever matchup with Stockade FC in Kingston, New York, on Saturday, June 28. The Aces return home on Wednesday, July 2 at 7:30 PM, hosting Metropolitan Oval at Stockton University.
