A Rockers' Night Out

From: Nick Midulla

Hey Warriors,

FYI, I have a show this Saturday night (April 30) at the Kibitz Room which is located on Fairfax next to Canters Deli, between Melrose and 3rd St. (419 N Fairfax Ave). 

My band is The Real Deal and we do Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan ... classic hurricane blues and psychedelic acid rock from the late 60s.  It's a special show 'cause we are playing a two-hour set, which is rare.

I know Billy and a few others are coming, so I hope some of you guys can make it ... cheap drinks in a dive bar atmosphere!

Rock on!

Some new Apache FC Marketing stuff

We've ordered business cards for coach Billy ... these will help in getting additional sponsors, and they can be handed out to potential new players so they can find the team online.

R

Apache jumps to 4-0 record with 3-1 Santiagueno win

Apache FC notched its fourth straight win Tuesday night with a hard-fought and often chippy 3-1 win over Santiagueno.

Following a week off due to the Passover holiday, and three straight wins, the Warriors faced second-place Santiagueno, as well as the rough, uneven grass of John Ferraro.

Playing into the sunset for the first 10 minutes also seemed a bit daunting -- if not outright blinding. But striker Richie Million immediately put his mark on the game, taking a chip into the box by defender Rahoul Ghose and twisting past several players before slotting the ball past the keeper within the first two minutes.

After several more goal opportunities, Santiagueno struck back off a cross to make it 1-1 midway through the first. But striker Nick Midulla notched one of two goals on the night just before the half-time whistle, knocking a bouncing shot between the keeper's legs.

"We had problems adjusting to the conditions of the pitch as well as the physical, sometimes too aggressive play of our opponents. But we settled in and kept our composure ... and I felt like we made some adjustments and played at our level," coach Billy Alarcon said.

The second half saw the Warriors take more control of the game, with the defense and midfield stepping up more to block passing channels. Frustrations saw both teams receiving a bevy of yellow cards. But despite a series of free kicks awarded outside the Apache FC box, it was the home side who netted the final tally, with Midulla taking an outside pass from Mike Lewis and curving a brilliant cross goal shot past the keeper into the top lefthand side of the goal. Midulla now leads the scoring tables with four goals on the season.

The win leaves Apache FC in top spot with 12 points. Results from the other two matches were Hollywood United (14) vs Dinamo Lokomtiv (1) and United FA (0) vs Los Andes (4), leaving the Warriors with a three-point cushion over the now second-place Hollywood.

The Warriors next see action May 3 against Los Andes at John Ferraro 7 with an 8:50 PM kickoff. Then the rotation starts from the top again with Apache FC facing off against Hollywood United for the second time this season on May 10.

Apache FC takes third win, knocks off United FA 3-0

Apache FC took out United Football Academy 3-0 in LA Municipal League over-30s action Tuesday night at Griffith Park to earn the squad's third straight win.

Striker Nick Midulla notched the first tally of the night off a header from a Mike Lewis cross barely 10 minutes in, his second goal of the early season. And Mike Barthel added a second goal about 15 minutes later with a cracking shot from outside the box which blew past the UFA keeper, leaving the match 2-0 at the half.

Solid defence and an attacking midfield generated numerous Apache chances and held UFA to just a couple shots on goal.

"The squad was passing well and looked calm for most of the match," Coach Billy Alarcon commented. "We now hope to work on some skills training in practice to convert more of our chances in the box."

Alarcon added while Apache FC has already demonstrated depth in its lineup, both starters and on the sidelines, the Warriors are only going to get stronger as the season progresses.

"All of our players are starter quality."

The second half started a bit messy in terms of ball control, with United trying to strike back with a goal of their own. But Lewis quashed any last minute spirit from the side, converting a pass from Midulla with Giggs-like precision to make it 3-0.

Keeper Carlos Guerrero was named MVP of the match for earning his second straight shutout.

The win leaves the Warriors in first place going into the Easter break, three points up on Santiagueno and Hollywood United. United knocked off Santiagueno 3-2, while Los Andes blasted Dinamo Lokamotiv 5-0 in other blue division match-ups.

The squad next faces Santiagueno Tuesday, April 26 at John Ferraro #7 with a 7 PM kickoff.

APACHE FC JACKET MOCK-UP

Jacket with inverse logo, player number and team name arced on back

APACHE FC FIRE EARNS SECOND WIN

Apache FC rolled on to its second win of the LA Municipal League over-30s season with a tight 1-0 win over Dinamo Lokamotiv Tuesday night at Griffith Park

A solid defence led by sweeper Ger McManus -- who was named MVP of the match -- kept Dinamo at bay for a majority of the match ... limiting them to just a few set plays over the 90.

The Warriors racked up numerous chances in both the first and second half -- with several shots turned away by the Dinamo keeper ... but the squad's lone tally didn't tweak the twine until five minutes before the final whistle sounded.

Still playing for the win, striker Mike Lewis was taken down outside the Dinamo box while making a run on goal with the ball. Midfielder Alex Martinez sent the ensuing free kick curing across the box, where a sprawling Matty McCallum converted it into the net.

"We never stopped playing until the end," Coach Billy Alarcon said following the match. "Dinamo appeared to be satisfied with a tie as the match wore on ... but we never gave up on the win."

Keeper Carlos Guerrero maintained Apache's first shutout after making an incredible diving save to tip the ball over the crossbar on Dinamo's final chance of the match off a corner kick.

The result gives Apache a clean six points over two matches. The squad next faces United Football Academy Tuesday, April 12 at Griffith Park with an 8:50 PM kickoff.

Apache FC takes on Dinamo Lokamotiv Tuesday

Apache FC hits Griffith Park for its second game of the LA Municipal Soccer League Season with a early 7 PM match against Dinamo Lokamotiv.

The turf pitch should make for a much faster game than last week's home opener against Hollywood United which saw the tall grass at John Ferraro slowing down much of the play.  The squad still earned its first win though, 3-1, and sits in second place based on goal differential behind Santiagueno, who earned a 3-0 result from Los Andes for a default. Dinamo lost 3-1 to United Football Academy.

Come out Tuesday night to cheer on Apache FC to a second victory.