ACFC earns an LA Premier League spot

UPDATE: ACFCs first league match will be against O'Briens FC, Thursday, May 20 at Crossroads with an 8 PM start
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The Angel City FC 11s over-30 squad is moving on up ... to the West Side ... after winning a spirited LA Premier League qualifier 3-1 against the LA Brits Saturday night at Crossroads.

Following the match ACFC were asked to join the league by LAPL officials ... the squad -- which previously competed in the LA Municipal League -- will now be playing in the final eight LAPL matches as well as a cup playoff round.

ACFC's qualifier -- the second test match in a week -- saw the local side facing off against a talented and fit Brits squad on the narrow Crossroads pitch. Play was even in the first half with chances on both sides, though ACFC were back on their heels for the first five. A strong midfield, bolstered by the return of Matt Onheiber and some great back checking from the likes of Ben O'Meara and Ben Kull turned the tide though.

In his first game back since cracking a rib, David Woirhaye notched his first of two goals on the night early in the second, heading a ball past the keeper off a header from Onheiber. Ten minutes on and ACFC took its second strike with O'Meara making an impressive, diving header off a cross from the right side of the pitch.

Two down, the Brits tried to fight back with some scrappy play in the midfield ... and with about 15 minutes left in the match a lofty pass from the left side made its way over keeper Christian Olde Wolbers and into the net. Despite the lucky goal, Wolbers had a strong match between the posts, controlling his box together with central defenders Kirby Adams and Pete Wasek.

Not satisfied to play out the remainder of the game in defensive mode, ACFC kept making runs up the field and with about five minutes left, Woirhaye sealed the win with his second goal, a shot past the keeper, who had already turned away several golden opportunities.

With the win, ACFC showed a solidarity and fire which dominated the team two seasons ago when it captured the LA Muni League title and Cup round. The squad was also thankful to have its cheering squad out ... all in all a memorable evening.

Announcements on the squad's upcoming schedule, fees and other league details will be made by Manager/Coach Billy Alarcon shortly.