The Albany Rebels bounced back from last week’s loss in their New York Cup opener by crushing the Syracuse Gaels 3-17 (26 points) to 1-9 (12 points) on Saturday at Corcoran High School in Syracuse. The victory keeps Albany’s hopes alive for the league cup. They likely need to win out, beating Syracuse next month at home and then Buffalo in August on the road, while also erasing the four point deficit from their first match. "It was great to see us bounce back only a week afte

A week after the New York Cup began for the Albany Rebels in defeat, it seems they are already facing must-win games. The first test comes this Saturday when the Rebels will travel to play the Syracuse Gaels at 12 p.m. at Corcoran High School in Syracuse. It is a pivotal match as the Rebels and Gaels are both 0-1 in the New York Cup, and Buffalo leads the competition with a 2-0 record. "This is a huge game for us," said Ryan Moloney, Rebels co-head coach. "I'm looking forward

The Albany Rebels dropped a frustrating game to the Buffalo Fenians in their New York Cup opener on Saturday 3-9 (18 points) to 1-11 (14 points). The Rebels got off to a slow start, and although they settled down, could not make up the difference. At times, the Rebels showed quality, moving the ball through midfield and manufacturing good chances. But they squandered some goal scoring opportunities and point attempts. Even as Cillian Flavin knocked in some important points in

The James Connolly Albany Rebels begin the New York Cup on Saturday when they host the Buffalo Fenians at 12:30 p.m. at the Plumeri Sports Complex in Albany. This marks the third annual competition for the New York Cup, being contested this year by Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse. Each team will play the other two clubs at home and away over the next two months. Albany and Buffalo’s last match ended in a draw in the 2017 New York Cup final. Because of Albany’s loss to Syracuse e