June 29, 2011: Despite outplaying their opponents for a majority of the game, the Warriors dropped a disappointing 1-0 loss during quarterfinals action at John Ferraro to Los Andes after failing to overcome a first-half goal against the run of play.
While Apache FC generated numerous chances throughout the 90, posts, crossbars and an incredibly lucky Los Andes keeper kept the home side off the scoring sheet. Warriors Keeper Carlos Guerrero also was forced to make few spectacular saves as the clock ticked down and the Warriors were pushing up for the tying goal.
Ironically all four quarterfinal matches were decided by a goal with blue division's Hollywood United knocking off Dinamo Lokomotiv 4-3, and in the Red Division ... Martin Fierro (2) vs GOALFELLAS (1), FC Armenia Deportivo (6) vs Silverlagos (5).
The squad thanks its sponsor Apache Rentals and coach Billy Alarcon for bring the team through its first season with an impressive second-place finish and a regular season record of 8 wins, 1 tie and 3 losses.
The team now looks to the fall/winter season, with matches resuming in September.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
A Thank-You Letter to Blake's Family
Note: this was sent to the family with a Blake's 6 jersey on June 22
Dear Whalen and Allison, Jackson, Lauren and Ansley
The staff and players of Apache FC just wanted to write to thank you for the honor of playing in your son/brother Blake’s name during this year’s Kick for a Cure Tournament in San Diego, June 18 and 19.
While the squad did not advance to the playoffs in the men’s competitive division, we played on the field during the three-game opening round with a passion, honor and spirit befitting the memory of Blake.
While the squad did not advance to the playoffs in the men’s competitive division, we played on the field during the three-game opening round with a passion, honor and spirit befitting the memory of Blake.
All players wore a special Apache FC purple jersey throughout the tourney, which included a newly designed logo for Blake. The team would like to present you with the #6 jersey (for Blake’s 6) to make you and your family honorary members of Blake’s 6 and Apache FC.
As a club formed around a passion for soccer and life, Apache FC always looks for ways to give back to the community and this honor gave us the opportunity to make a difference off the field in the real world. Participating in Duchenne San Diego's Kick for a Cure 6 v 6 Tournament annually has always been close to coach Billy Alarcon’s heart … supporting an incredible and worthwhile cause – Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – by simply participating in a game we all love. Allowing us to play in Blake’s name elevated those efforts in a manner special to all of our hearts.
Blake was loved by all and the memory of his sweet and gentle spirit will never fade from the hearts of those who know and love him. While we personally did not get to meet him, all of us feel touched by his memory. Thank you for that.
Blake was loved by all and the memory of his sweet and gentle spirit will never fade from the hearts of those who know and love him. While we personally did not get to meet him, all of us feel touched by his memory. Thank you for that.
Yours Truly
Billy Alarcon
Apache FC Coach and Manager
Rahoul Ghose
Apache FC Assistant Coach and Manager
Blake’s 6 were:
Carlos Guerrero, Bryan Moore, Rahoul Ghose, Nick Midulla, Mike Lewis,
Richard “Trix” Taylor, Jeff Pedersen, Desmond Gallagher
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
APACHE FC THANKS TOURNEY SPONSORS/ORGANIZERS
Apache FC thanks Kick for the Cure organizers for the opportunity to compete in this year's tourney, with one special squad being given the honor of playing for 14-year-old Blake Kuller, who passed away August 9, 2010 after leading an inspiring life with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Blake's 6 played in special purple jerseys (Blake's favorite color) with a logo designed for the event, to honor both Blake and his incredible family. (read more) One of the jerseys is being given to Blake's mother following the tourney.
While results on the field did not see either Blake's 6 or Apache FC advance past the opening three-game round, both teams played with spirit and honor, especially in the match which saw Blake's 6 and Apache FC square off against one another.
Thanks go out to:
KFC Matches:
Blake's 6 (0) vs Sudaca FC (2)
SBFC White (5) vs Apache FC (2)
Apache FC (7) vs Blake's 6 (2)
SBFC White (4) vs Blake's 6 (2)
Sudaca FC (2) vs Apache FC (0)
Blake's 6 played in special purple jerseys (Blake's favorite color) with a logo designed for the event, to honor both Blake and his incredible family. (read more) One of the jerseys is being given to Blake's mother following the tourney.
While results on the field did not see either Blake's 6 or Apache FC advance past the opening three-game round, both teams played with spirit and honor, especially in the match which saw Blake's 6 and Apache FC square off against one another.
Thanks go out to:
- our incredible sponsor Apache Rentals, which covered the teams entrance fees
- Nikys Sports, who provided the Blake's 6 special jerseys at a below cost rate for the team
- coach Billy Alarcon for organizing the two LA squads, as well as several off-tourney events
- coach David Alarcon for sticking with the tourney despite having sight issues
- all the players -- and their families and friends -- who took time out to be part of this special event
KFC Matches:
Blake's 6 (0) vs Sudaca FC (2)
SBFC White (5) vs Apache FC (2)
Apache FC (7) vs Blake's 6 (2)
SBFC White (4) vs Blake's 6 (2)
Sudaca FC (2) vs Apache FC (0)
APACHE FC NEEDS QUICK START IN PLAYOFFS
If the Warriors are to see success in their first Cup Round match-up against Los Andes next Tuesday, they will have to get out of the starting gate much faster than demonstrated in this week's final season game against Hollywood United -- a disappointing 5-0 loss.
The first 12 minutes saw Apache FC drop four goals, including an unnecessary PK, before the team got organized. Granted the squad was again missing a handful of starters, forcing several players to be put in unfamiliar positions ... and the field was crap, as usual ... but the Warriors did manage to generate some offense once the squad settled. It was the time it took to settle that put the team behind the 8-Ball.
But looking back on the Warrior's first season ever, a lot of positives were achieved.
1) the squad finished in second place in the regular season standings with a record of 8-1-3 (25 points) and qualified easily for the Cup Tournament
2) Nick Midulla captured the team's first Golden Boot award with 10 goals on the season
3) Keeper Carlos Guerrero recorded five shutouts and a Goals Against Average of 1.18 over 11 matches
4) Whatever the score, the Warriors never gave up until the final whistle, an attitude which did see the squad come back from early deficits to win games.
Apache play third-place Los Andes in the Cup quarterfinals, June 28 at John Ferraro (7 PM start) with the winner facing the top seed first round winner from the Tuesday Red Division in semi-final action July 5 at Griffith Park. The Cup finals are set for July 12 at Griffith Park (7:30 PM start).
The first 12 minutes saw Apache FC drop four goals, including an unnecessary PK, before the team got organized. Granted the squad was again missing a handful of starters, forcing several players to be put in unfamiliar positions ... and the field was crap, as usual ... but the Warriors did manage to generate some offense once the squad settled. It was the time it took to settle that put the team behind the 8-Ball.
But looking back on the Warrior's first season ever, a lot of positives were achieved.
1) the squad finished in second place in the regular season standings with a record of 8-1-3 (25 points) and qualified easily for the Cup Tournament
2) Nick Midulla captured the team's first Golden Boot award with 10 goals on the season
3) Keeper Carlos Guerrero recorded five shutouts and a Goals Against Average of 1.18 over 11 matches
4) Whatever the score, the Warriors never gave up until the final whistle, an attitude which did see the squad come back from early deficits to win games.
Apache play third-place Los Andes in the Cup quarterfinals, June 28 at John Ferraro (7 PM start) with the winner facing the top seed first round winner from the Tuesday Red Division in semi-final action July 5 at Griffith Park. The Cup finals are set for July 12 at Griffith Park (7:30 PM start).
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Kick for a Cure Team lineups
Here are the squads for this weekend's Kick For a Cure tourney in San Diego. Both Blake's 6 and Apache FC will play in the Mens Competitive division in Flight A. (Schedule)
Blake's 6
Coach: Billy Alarcon
Carlos Guerrero
Bryan Moore
Desmond Gallagher
Rahoul Ghose
Jeff Pederson
Richard "Trix" Taylor
Nick Midulla
Mike Lewis
First game: Saturday, June 19, 9 AM
Stadium Field #2
Please arrive by 8:15 AM for warm-up and a team photo
Apache FC
Coach: David Alarcon
Steven Rullie
Mike Barthel
Sasha Barthel
Sean Davies
Ivan Miller
Anthony Strunz
Dominic
First game: Saturday, June 19, 10 AM
Stadium Field #2
Please arrive by 9 AM for warm-up and a team photo ... and to cheer
on Blake's 6
Club Schedule
On Friday several of us are leaving LA around noon and heading to the hotel.
DoubleTree Hotel San Diego Del Mar
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
P: 858.764.0273 | F: 858.792.0542
www.sandiegodelmar.
We will then head across the street at 4 PM, aka happy hour, to:
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant.
3510 Valley Centre Dr
(at El Camino Real)
San Diego 92130
P: 858.350.1468.
Then at 5:30 PM we will head to the High School where the tournament is being held for registration.
Westview High School
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/aboutus/directions.shtml
After registration we will head to a local movie theatre to finally check out The Hangover 2.
Once you're in San Diego contact us on our cells.
Billy Alarcon: 818.749.7307
Rahoul Ghose: 310.779.5255
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Apache FC seals second place with eighth win
On the strength of a hat trick by striker Mike Lewis, and keeper Carlos Guerrero's fifth shutout of the season, Apache FC sealed up second place in the LA Municipal League Over-30s (Tuesday Blue Division), with a 4-0 win over United Football Club Tuesday night at Griffith Park.
Despite playing the lowest team in the division, the Warriors eighth win did not come easily at first. While they dominated play for much of the match, Apache were on their heels for the first five minutes, even giving up an indirect free kick right outside the box just minutes in. But when the squad finally settled into their passing game and started to generate chances, a goal did come, with lead scorer Nick Midulla boosting his season's tally to 10 at the 22-minute mark.
From that point Apache ran the field, with only a copious amount of questionable offside calls from the sideline official stopping the team from recording more goals before the halftime whistle. On the defensive side, the return of Ger McManus and Sammy Xaylitdet kept United FA stalled in midfield.
The second half saw more of the same, with the Warriors racking up some inexplicable offside calls (yes ... the play is supposed to be called based on when the ball is struck). But Apache overcame the odds with Mike Lewis netting three goals in just under three minutes around the 80-minute mark.
The 4-0 win leaves Apache with a respectable 25 points on the season with one game remaining. The Warriors will play division leaders Hollywood United a third time June 21 at John Ferraro with a 7 PM kickoff, having split their first two meetings with a win a piece (3-1, 0-1).
Then Apache will play Los Andes in the Cup quarterfinals, June 28 at John Ferraro (7 PM start) with the winner facing the top seed first round winner from the Tuesday Red Division in semi-final action July 5 at Griffith Park. The Cup finals are set for July 12 at Griffith Park (7:30 PM start).
UPDATE:
With Hollywood United taking their 10th win last night, 4-0 over Santiagueno, they have now won the Tuesday Over-30s Blue Division. Apache FC finishes second and Los Andes third ... no matter what the results in the regular season's final matches next week. Only the fourth and final playoff spot is up for grabs with Dinamo Lokomotiv only a point above the fifth-place Santiagueno. Both squads lost their matches this week, and will rely on next week's results to determine fourth-place, which will play Hollywood United in the quarterfinals.
Los Andes (4) vs Dinamo Lokomotiv (1)
Santiagueño (0) vs Hollywood United (4)
Tuesday Over-30s Blue Division Tables: click here
Tuesday Over-30s Red Division Tables: click here
In the Red Division the top five squads are separated by only four points, so the last matches of the season will determine all four playoff spots.
Despite playing the lowest team in the division, the Warriors eighth win did not come easily at first. While they dominated play for much of the match, Apache were on their heels for the first five minutes, even giving up an indirect free kick right outside the box just minutes in. But when the squad finally settled into their passing game and started to generate chances, a goal did come, with lead scorer Nick Midulla boosting his season's tally to 10 at the 22-minute mark.
From that point Apache ran the field, with only a copious amount of questionable offside calls from the sideline official stopping the team from recording more goals before the halftime whistle. On the defensive side, the return of Ger McManus and Sammy Xaylitdet kept United FA stalled in midfield.
The second half saw more of the same, with the Warriors racking up some inexplicable offside calls (yes ... the play is supposed to be called based on when the ball is struck). But Apache overcame the odds with Mike Lewis netting three goals in just under three minutes around the 80-minute mark.
The 4-0 win leaves Apache with a respectable 25 points on the season with one game remaining. The Warriors will play division leaders Hollywood United a third time June 21 at John Ferraro with a 7 PM kickoff, having split their first two meetings with a win a piece (3-1, 0-1).
Then Apache will play Los Andes in the Cup quarterfinals, June 28 at John Ferraro (7 PM start) with the winner facing the top seed first round winner from the Tuesday Red Division in semi-final action July 5 at Griffith Park. The Cup finals are set for July 12 at Griffith Park (7:30 PM start).
UPDATE:
With Hollywood United taking their 10th win last night, 4-0 over Santiagueno, they have now won the Tuesday Over-30s Blue Division. Apache FC finishes second and Los Andes third ... no matter what the results in the regular season's final matches next week. Only the fourth and final playoff spot is up for grabs with Dinamo Lokomotiv only a point above the fifth-place Santiagueno. Both squads lost their matches this week, and will rely on next week's results to determine fourth-place, which will play Hollywood United in the quarterfinals.
Los Andes (4) vs Dinamo Lokomotiv (1)
Santiagueño (0) vs Hollywood United (4)
Tuesday Over-30s Blue Division Tables: click here
Tuesday Over-30s Red Division Tables: click here
In the Red Division the top five squads are separated by only four points, so the last matches of the season will determine all four playoff spots.
Friday, June 10, 2011
LOVE = FOOTBALL
If your passion ever wains ... here's a refresher on what it's all about ... whether you're a pro footballer raking in millions of pounds, or a weekend warrior with an uncontrollable love of the game, both on and off the field.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Warriors take revenge on Los Andes with 4-1 win
Apache FC improved its record to 7-1-2 and gained a measure of revenge over upper-table rivals Los Andes with a convincing 4-1 win at the Griffith Park turf field last night, keeping the Warriors in a solid second place with just two regular season matches to go.
The game, a likely match-up for the upcoming Cup quarterfinals, saw Apache pushed back on its heels for the first five minutes as the makeshift squad settled into unfamiliar positions, especially in midfield. The squad were missing no less than eight players.
But the defense and backup keeper Desmond Gallagher -- stepping in for a traveling Carlos Guerrero -- held Los Andes at bay and off the score sheet, allowing the team to settle into its passing game. An early strike from forward Nick Midulla also changed the complexion of the match ... and gave the Warriors some confidence. Midulla added a second cracker off a shot from the side of the Los Andes net about five minutes later (bringing him up to a season total of nine goals), and Ivan Miller also capitalized before the halftime whistle after making a run for the ball to the back line before directing a shot across the face of the goal and past the Los Andes keeper.
Halftime also saw the arrival of the Warriors only sub for the game, with Guillermo Herrera returning to action after missing a pair of games due to injury.
Apache continued to make runs early in the second half, but saw the team dropping a goal off a free kick outside the box about 15 minutes in. Gallagher, who filled Guerrero's shoes nicely -- and was awarded MVP of the match, was also forced to make a diving save off an errant and bouncing back pass from the mid-field.
The Warriors thought they sealed the match with about 20 minutes to go after a striker was taken down in the box and Richie Million converted the PK. But Million later received his second Yellow Card of the game for a take down in the Apache defensive zone ... and the Warriors were forced to play a man down for the remainder of the game. Strong defense and a great cross passing game though allowed Apache to keep control.
The three points give Apache a solid grasp on second place, five points above Los Andes. Next week the Warriors face bottom dwellers United FA for the third time this season (Griffith Park | June 14, 8:50 PM kickoff). And the regular season ends June 21 with a third crack at Hollywood United, who currently lead the tables.
Special thanks to David "Puma" Alarcon for stepping into coach Billy Alarcon's shoes for the game, and to all the Warriors fans who showed up to cheer the team on.
OTHER RESULTS:
United FC (0) vs Hollywood United (3) Default
Dinamo Lokomotiv (5) vs Santiagueno (4)
The game, a likely match-up for the upcoming Cup quarterfinals, saw Apache pushed back on its heels for the first five minutes as the makeshift squad settled into unfamiliar positions, especially in midfield. The squad were missing no less than eight players.
But the defense and backup keeper Desmond Gallagher -- stepping in for a traveling Carlos Guerrero -- held Los Andes at bay and off the score sheet, allowing the team to settle into its passing game. An early strike from forward Nick Midulla also changed the complexion of the match ... and gave the Warriors some confidence. Midulla added a second cracker off a shot from the side of the Los Andes net about five minutes later (bringing him up to a season total of nine goals), and Ivan Miller also capitalized before the halftime whistle after making a run for the ball to the back line before directing a shot across the face of the goal and past the Los Andes keeper.
Halftime also saw the arrival of the Warriors only sub for the game, with Guillermo Herrera returning to action after missing a pair of games due to injury.
Apache continued to make runs early in the second half, but saw the team dropping a goal off a free kick outside the box about 15 minutes in. Gallagher, who filled Guerrero's shoes nicely -- and was awarded MVP of the match, was also forced to make a diving save off an errant and bouncing back pass from the mid-field.
The Warriors thought they sealed the match with about 20 minutes to go after a striker was taken down in the box and Richie Million converted the PK. But Million later received his second Yellow Card of the game for a take down in the Apache defensive zone ... and the Warriors were forced to play a man down for the remainder of the game. Strong defense and a great cross passing game though allowed Apache to keep control.
The three points give Apache a solid grasp on second place, five points above Los Andes. Next week the Warriors face bottom dwellers United FA for the third time this season (Griffith Park | June 14, 8:50 PM kickoff). And the regular season ends June 21 with a third crack at Hollywood United, who currently lead the tables.
Special thanks to David "Puma" Alarcon for stepping into coach Billy Alarcon's shoes for the game, and to all the Warriors fans who showed up to cheer the team on.
OTHER RESULTS:
United FC (0) vs Hollywood United (3) Default
Dinamo Lokomotiv (5) vs Santiagueno (4)
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Apache take sixth win
Apache FC came back from an early 2-0 deficit to earn its sixth victory of the season, in a hard-fought and sometimes dirty 5-3 result over Santiagueno.
Back on the dreaded John Ferraro fields, the Warriors dominated play early in the first half but saw two goals go in at the 19' and 23' mark off defensive lapses.
However, Apache struck back quickly, with Nick Midulla slotting one past the keeper on 25 minutes, and a newly returned Richie Million adding to the tally three minutes later, leaving the squads tied at 2-2 at the half.
The scrappy game left several players with the results of elbows to the face, and one Santiagueno player was ejected for a clear punch to midfielder Mike Barthel.
But the Warriors took things in stride, with Midulla adding his second in the game early in the second half -- bringing his season tally up to seven. And Richard "Trix" Taylor notched a brace to round out the scoring, his goals bookending a questionable penalty kick call on 80 minutes which keeper Carlos Guerrero came close to saving. Guerrero and Midulla were named game MVPs..
Apache still sit in second overall with 19 points, five behind leaders Hollywood United and two above Los Andes, who the Warriors play this coming Tuesday. The team is now guaranteed second or third spot based on the current standing. But Hollywood United will have to drop points for Apache to make a run on the top spot.
Next Match: Los Andes vs Apache FC | June 7, 7 PM, Griffith Park
Back on the dreaded John Ferraro fields, the Warriors dominated play early in the first half but saw two goals go in at the 19' and 23' mark off defensive lapses.
However, Apache struck back quickly, with Nick Midulla slotting one past the keeper on 25 minutes, and a newly returned Richie Million adding to the tally three minutes later, leaving the squads tied at 2-2 at the half.
The scrappy game left several players with the results of elbows to the face, and one Santiagueno player was ejected for a clear punch to midfielder Mike Barthel.
But the Warriors took things in stride, with Midulla adding his second in the game early in the second half -- bringing his season tally up to seven. And Richard "Trix" Taylor notched a brace to round out the scoring, his goals bookending a questionable penalty kick call on 80 minutes which keeper Carlos Guerrero came close to saving. Guerrero and Midulla were named game MVPs..
Apache still sit in second overall with 19 points, five behind leaders Hollywood United and two above Los Andes, who the Warriors play this coming Tuesday. The team is now guaranteed second or third spot based on the current standing. But Hollywood United will have to drop points for Apache to make a run on the top spot.
Next Match: Los Andes vs Apache FC | June 7, 7 PM, Griffith Park
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