Apache FC are now setting up for the upcoming winter/spring 2012 +30 LA Municipal League season after bowing out of the Muni double knockout tourney Wednesday with an unfortunate PK loss to Vana SC.
Priority Registration is set for Monday, February 6 through Thursday, February 9, with OPEN Registration scheduled for Monday, February 13. Games are projected to start the week of March 11, 2012. As current league members the Warriors are entitled to priority registration.
During their third Cup match (a loss to Glendale United last week had dropped the Warriors into the losers bracket), Apache FC came out strong, dominating early play and creating several chances. However Vana Sc struck first taking advantage of a bad pass in midfield to slot one in at the 23-minute mark. Apache FC responded five minutes later when midfielder Mike Barthel struck a shot from outside the box which nicked off a defender and powered past the Vana SC keeper.
Early in the second half Apache FC took a 2-1 lead off a long Gerard McManus free kick, which striker Nick Midulla converted in style on the full volley. The squad appeared to be advancing to the next round, but instead of settling into a more defensive position and playing a ball control game, Apache stayed on the offensive, leaving the defense to contend with wave after wave of attacks throughout the final 20.
The wall finally broke with three minutes left on the clock, with Vana SC tying the game during a scramble in the box, where defenders couldn't clear the ball.
The game went to PKs, with the Warriors going first. Nick Midulla's strike was saved, Sammy X powered one through the keeper, Mike Barthel's effort was cleared away, and Esteban Zelaya slotted a nice one into a corner. But Vana SC were clinical in scoring all four of their penalties for the win: 2-2, 4-2 PKs.
The Warriors will be holding tryouts soon to fill in some gaps in the current lineup.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Apache FC kick off '12 with a win and a loss
Apache FC started the new year on a high note winning their first 2012 L.A. City Municipal Sports Invitational Tournament match handily 4-1 against Silverlake FC, Jan. 9 at Griffith Park.
The Warriors finished a hard-fought first half tied 0-0 but went into the second sporting more gusto, with Nick Midulla and Richard "Trix" Taylor each grabbing a brace. Silverlake scored a lone goal off a bicycle kick.
The win advanced the Warriors to a matchup with +30 powerhouse Glendale United Jan. 11, with the team unfortunately only fielding the minimum 7 players for much of the first half. Despite the deficit, Apache held the score at 2-1 until the half, letting in two unfortunate own goals and scoring off the center line from a Richie Million shot.
Ironically the addition of three more players seemed to hurt more than help the team in the second half. With the team constantly pressing for a tying goal, the defense was left to contend with a fast-paced break throughout the final 45 ... a situation which allowed another five goals to get by. Million added a second goal late in the half to recover some dignity for the squad.
All is not lost though as the tourney is double knockout. The Warriors drop to the losers bracket and next play Wednesday, Jan. 18, with an 8:50 PM kickoff, against the winners of the Jan. 17 match between Coyote / Wolves and Vana SC. Coyote / Wolves lost their first match against the Silverlagos 5-2 and Vana SC were trounced by the Burbank Red Machine 5-0.
Full bracket: http://www.laparks.org/dos/sports/soccer/2012_tourn/30+Div.pdf
The Warriors finished a hard-fought first half tied 0-0 but went into the second sporting more gusto, with Nick Midulla and Richard "Trix" Taylor each grabbing a brace. Silverlake scored a lone goal off a bicycle kick.
The win advanced the Warriors to a matchup with +30 powerhouse Glendale United Jan. 11, with the team unfortunately only fielding the minimum 7 players for much of the first half. Despite the deficit, Apache held the score at 2-1 until the half, letting in two unfortunate own goals and scoring off the center line from a Richie Million shot.
Ironically the addition of three more players seemed to hurt more than help the team in the second half. With the team constantly pressing for a tying goal, the defense was left to contend with a fast-paced break throughout the final 45 ... a situation which allowed another five goals to get by. Million added a second goal late in the half to recover some dignity for the squad.
All is not lost though as the tourney is double knockout. The Warriors drop to the losers bracket and next play Wednesday, Jan. 18, with an 8:50 PM kickoff, against the winners of the Jan. 17 match between Coyote / Wolves and Vana SC. Coyote / Wolves lost their first match against the Silverlagos 5-2 and Vana SC were trounced by the Burbank Red Machine 5-0.
Full bracket: http://www.laparks.org/dos/sports/soccer/2012_tourn/30+Div.pdf
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Apache FC to contest LAMSL Invitational Tourney
The Warriors will kick off the New Year in style, competing in the over-30s 2012 City of L.A. Municipal Sports Invitational Double Elimination Soccer Tournament.
The over-30s division will feature 10 teams, and a minimum of two matches ... two losses and a squad is eliminated.
Apache FC's first game will be 7 PM, Monday, Jan. 9 at Griffith Park, against Silverlake FC. A win will see the Warriors advance to Round 2 against Glendale United, Jan. 11 (Griffith Park, 7 PM), while a loss will drop the squad into the losers bracket for an 8:50 PM match Jan. 17 against the loser of Game 4 (Dinamo Lokomotiv vs FC Armenia Deportivo). Games which are tied at the end of 90 minutes will go straight to PKs to determine a winner.
Apache FC's roster is all yet-to-be-finalized but will include the team's first season allstar -- Carlos Guerrero -- between the posts, as well as a couple new prospects.
Stay tuned for more tournament details and announcements about upcoming training sessions. Until then, stay fit.
The over-30s division will feature 10 teams, and a minimum of two matches ... two losses and a squad is eliminated.
Apache FC's first game will be 7 PM, Monday, Jan. 9 at Griffith Park, against Silverlake FC. A win will see the Warriors advance to Round 2 against Glendale United, Jan. 11 (Griffith Park, 7 PM), while a loss will drop the squad into the losers bracket for an 8:50 PM match Jan. 17 against the loser of Game 4 (Dinamo Lokomotiv vs FC Armenia Deportivo). Games which are tied at the end of 90 minutes will go straight to PKs to determine a winner.
Apache FC's roster is all yet-to-be-finalized but will include the team's first season allstar -- Carlos Guerrero -- between the posts, as well as a couple new prospects.
Stay tuned for more tournament details and announcements about upcoming training sessions. Until then, stay fit.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Warriors end second season looking to regroup
Apache FC ended its second LA Municipal League +30 season Tuesday at John Ferraro still plagued by players dropouts, no-shows and injuries. A nine-man squad, reduced to eight after another player injury, gave a spirited effort against Los Andes and held them to a 3-0 result thanks to a core group which never lost hope.
Ivan Miller was stellar between the posts, keeping the game respectable, while Nick Midulla and Richard Taylor kept pushing for a goal, even after the Warriors were down 2-0 at the half. Others who battled to the end included Mike Gemballa, Bryan Moore, Cruz Roque, Rahoul Ghose, Mike Lewis and Esteban Zelaya, who was forced off midway through the first half with a minor calf tear.
Pep Lupo, who has been out with an injury for several games also cheered on from the sidelines together with Warriors mainstay Tara Tortorello.
The latter half of the season, which saw many such undermanned games, will force team organizers to go on a recruiting journey in the coming weeks, which will hopefully see some more consistency in the Warriors lineup. Players who consistently made it out for games will be invited back.
The squad, who will be playing some friendlies later this month to keep returning members fit and to try out several new prospects, will hopefully be one of the 10 squads playing in the +30 LA Muni League double knock-out tourney this January. First-come sign up starts Dec. 7.
Ivan Miller was stellar between the posts, keeping the game respectable, while Nick Midulla and Richard Taylor kept pushing for a goal, even after the Warriors were down 2-0 at the half. Others who battled to the end included Mike Gemballa, Bryan Moore, Cruz Roque, Rahoul Ghose, Mike Lewis and Esteban Zelaya, who was forced off midway through the first half with a minor calf tear.
Pep Lupo, who has been out with an injury for several games also cheered on from the sidelines together with Warriors mainstay Tara Tortorello.
The latter half of the season, which saw many such undermanned games, will force team organizers to go on a recruiting journey in the coming weeks, which will hopefully see some more consistency in the Warriors lineup. Players who consistently made it out for games will be invited back.
The squad, who will be playing some friendlies later this month to keep returning members fit and to try out several new prospects, will hopefully be one of the 10 squads playing in the +30 LA Muni League double knock-out tourney this January. First-come sign up starts Dec. 7.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Warriors playoff hopes fall with 5-0 Hollywood United loss
It started well with Apache FC playing a passing game on the ground and generating several goal-scoring opportunities in the first 15 minutes in the squad's rematch with Hollywood United Tuesday night at Griffith Park.
But two set plays -- corner kicks and headers resulting in goals at 6' and 20'-- put Apache back on their heels. By halftime United was up 3-0. The Warriors battled back in the second half but let in two more late goals despite some strong goaltending by keeper JC Salinaszelaya, who even saved a penalty kick in the dying stages of the match.
The squad put in a strong effort, but the goals just didn't come. The Warriors play division leaders Martin Fierro next Tuesday at John Ferraro 7 with a 7 PM kickoff. Their earlier season match was a tight game, with MF narrowly taking the game 2-1.
But two set plays -- corner kicks and headers resulting in goals at 6' and 20'-- put Apache back on their heels. By halftime United was up 3-0. The Warriors battled back in the second half but let in two more late goals despite some strong goaltending by keeper JC Salinaszelaya, who even saved a penalty kick in the dying stages of the match.
The squad put in a strong effort, but the goals just didn't come. The Warriors play division leaders Martin Fierro next Tuesday at John Ferraro 7 with a 7 PM kickoff. Their earlier season match was a tight game, with MF narrowly taking the game 2-1.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Hollywood United rematch could be turning point
Apache FC face Hollywood United for a second time this season ... and a win is a must if the Warriors are to mount any sort of challenge for the top two playoff qualifying spots this season.
The team's record of 1 win, 1 tie and three losses at the mid-season sees them tied with FC Armenia Deportivo for fifth spot -- ahead only on goal differential -- and two points behind United.
Late game collapses have resulted in close losses to Martin Fierro (2-1) and Armenia (2-0), a 5-3 loss to Goalfellas and a 2-2 tie with Los Andes this season. Apache's lone win came in the season opener against Hollywood United ... 4-2.
A win tonight could vault the Warriors past United and possibly Los Andes -- who face league leaders Martin Fierro ... into third place.
Come out and cheer the squad on ... the match kicks off at 8:50 PM at the Griffith Park turf field.
The team's record of 1 win, 1 tie and three losses at the mid-season sees them tied with FC Armenia Deportivo for fifth spot -- ahead only on goal differential -- and two points behind United.
Late game collapses have resulted in close losses to Martin Fierro (2-1) and Armenia (2-0), a 5-3 loss to Goalfellas and a 2-2 tie with Los Andes this season. Apache's lone win came in the season opener against Hollywood United ... 4-2.
A win tonight could vault the Warriors past United and possibly Los Andes -- who face league leaders Martin Fierro ... into third place.
Come out and cheer the squad on ... the match kicks off at 8:50 PM at the Griffith Park turf field.
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