The ACFC 11s over-30s squad will be playing its second of two tryout matches Saturday at Crossroads (7:30 PM) for a berth in the LA Premier League. Come out and cheer the squad on. (Location: Crossroads School, 1715 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, California, 90404 | bleachers available | map)
The league is at the mid-point of its 22-game season, but would allow ACFC to join now if its bid is successful as it appears one team has dropped out early.
Launched in October 2002 as a non-profit league that placed a high priority on contests with excellent sportsmanship, the LAPL now features 12 teams, including the likes of Hollywood United, Matador FC and FK Dinamo. A majority of games are played at Crossroads with some scheduled at the Santa Monica Airport ... all fields are turf ... no slide tackling seems to be the only rule change some will have to adapt to. Games are played Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays with kickoffs varying between 7 PM (Airport) and 8 PM (Crossroads).
One familiar figure at each game will be head ref Alex Gorin. Gorin is the "Law", as he has held the coveted post of LAPL Head Referee since the league's inception. From 1985 until 1991, he was a National Referee for the Premier Division of the USSR Professional Football League. Since 1996, he has held the National NISOA Referee title.
If ACFC's bid is successful the club will drop its participation in the LA Municipal over-30s League for the upcoming summer season.
Judging by ACFC's first friendly, against the top-ranked Coyotes -- which included some ex-Chivas players in the squad, the competition level will be high. But ACFC has already attracted several new prospects to the squad for 11s. Anyone interested in trying out for the over-30s squad should fill out the ACFC Player Info Form.
The 11s are coached and managed by Billy Alarcon, with help from ACFC alumni Tom Bry.
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