Angel City FC

SMASL Angel City Squads

2012-01-20T08:25:00.000-08:00

TEAMS

We will have three teams playing in the Santa Monica Adult Soccer League.

Angel City FC

Logan, Brandon, Ben O, Cedric, Nico, Craig, Russ, DW, Ian, Mike Silva, Sharp, Andy Rees

ACFC

Marc Salomon, Yuri, Freddie, Andy P., JP, Angel, Kirby, Patrick, Mark Hall, Christian O.W., Brad M, Mark Taylor

AC All-Stars

Mathieu, Wasek, Jonny, Mike G, Matty O, Luis D, Luis C, Volkert, Greig, Scott H., Rahoul, Manos,Juan

Each team will have about 12 permanent members. These players will be invited to play each week. At times when a team needs extra players, invitations will go out to members of other Angel City teams to help. By the end of the season, it's common for most of our players to have played with another team.

UNIFORMS

You're required to bring your own uniform each week. If you have an official Angel City jersey, please wear that. If you ordered a jersey, you'll be loaned one until your new jersey arrives. And if this is your first season with the club and you don't want a jersey right now, please wear your own light blue shirt.

We also wear black shorts and black socks. It isn't mandatory to wear black, but it's preferred.

Shin guards are required.

THE FIELD

All 7's games are played at Santa Monica Airport. You can find directions to the field here (second one down) ... http://angelcityfc.com/fields.asp

There is no food or sports drink allowed on the field. This is very important. If you're caught with food or sports drink on the field the whole team will forfeit a game.

Water is allowed on the field.

Parking is next to the field (east). Additional parking is North of the field and also behind the Spitfire Grill (across the Street).

ID CARDS

Every player is required to bring their own Santa Monica Sports ID card and be prepared to show it to the ref if asked. If you've played in this league before and still have the card, you can use your old ID card.

If you think that I have your ID card, please email me and I'll look for it.

If you don't have an ID card you need to go to the Santa Monica Sports Office and get you photo taken. They'll give you the card before you leave. Here's what you need to know about the sports office...

LOCATION: 1401Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica (CORNER OF 14TH AND OLYMPIC). Entrance at the back of building, near the skate park.

OFFICEPHONE: 310.458.2201ext 2020

HOURS: 4to 8 pm, M-F, Saturdayand Sunday, 2 to 8 pm

When you go in you'll need to fill out a release form. You'll need to include your team name (see below for team assignments). You'll need to put my name as Manager (Ben Kull). If they give you a hard time, feel free to call me at 310-804-2873 and I'll straighten it out. Do not leave the office without an ID card. You will not be allowed to play without one.

SCHEDULES

The league doesn't post the entire season's schedule at once. However, when they do update the schedule, Rahoul adds it to our website... www.angelcityfc.com

You can also find schedules, standings and other information at the league website... http://www.eteamz.com/SantaMonicaAdultSoccer/

WEEKLY INVITATIONS

Every week I'll send you an email inviting you to that week's game. You must reply to the email by Thursday at 6pm of that same week if you want to play on Saturday. If I haven't heard from you by 6pm Thursday, I will replace you on the roster. You don't need to reply if you can't play, but I appreciate it if you do.

YOUR STAFF

The guys who manage this club are volunteers. Please keep that in mind and try to make their jobs as easy as possible.

Pete Wasek - is our Chief Financial Officer. He handles payments from the more than 60 players in the club and takes care of all our finances. It's a big job and Pete's very good at it. Please don't make him chase you for money. Any money we collect goes directly to league fees. And every team receives money from the club's cash reserves to help keep costs down. If you have not paid your $75 league fee, please contact Pete (mpwasek@yahoo.com).

Rahoul Ghose - runs our website. He keeps the site updated with schedules and standings and often writes a blog with game recaps and other information. If you're wondering about any club information, please check the website before coming directly to us. www.angelcityfc.com

Ben Kull - I'll be managing all three 7s teams. When I'm at the field I'll do my best to organize things and run subs. However, I'd like for us to get to the point where each team can handle it's own substitutions. So each team will have designated captains who will be prepared to lead the team when I'm gone.

Because our club is run in a professional way, it's easy to forget that this is not our job. We do this because it's fun and because we like being part of a club that we're proud of. I don't mind if you have ideas or comments about how things are going. But please don't tell me to do stuff for you. If you want something changed or done differently, please start by offering to do it yourself. If you do that, I'll be happy to help. For example, rather than telling me the balls need air, it's better to ask for the air pump and fill them yourself. You get the picture.

GAME DAY

Please try to arrive early enough to warm up before the game. Arriving 30 minutes before game time is best.

Our first game is Saturday, January 28. I'll send out an email early next week with an invitation to the game, but if you'd like to find your game time, you can check our website. Thanks for reading and for joining the club. Should be a lot of fun.

Ben

Angel City

Niky's Christmas Warehouse Sale

2011-11-27T15:38:00.001-08:00

Angel City squads both qualify for ACSL playoffs

2011-11-13T16:45:00.001-08:00

A pair of wins today in ACSL action at Playa Vista ensured both host squads a place in the four-team Cup round in December, with a match still to play.

The AC Allstars knocked off Esjberg 6-1 to solidify 2nd place in the EPL on 10 points, three points behind Malibu United, who took a 3-0 decision due to a Real Talk default. Neither Real Talk nor Esjberg FC can make up the points spread with only one week left in the regular season.

David Woirhaye recorded another hat trick during the match, which also saw strikes from Mathieu, Greg and Mark. Despite the four-week break, the squad played a calm passing game and took their chances well.

The Allstars will play EPL division leaders next (Dec. 11) for the title with the home side needing to win by more than three goals to hoist the division cup. Malibu took the first meeting 3-0. A win would put the teams tied on 13 points with head-to-head results being the first deciding factor.

In La Liga action, Angel City FC won a hard-fought 6-4 match against TWSS to move within three points of div leaders the Old Boys, who dropped a 4-0 loss to the Swamp Donkeys on the day.

Mike Gemballa and Michael Sharp each notched a brace while Kevin and Brandon Cole added singles.

The Donkeys sit three points behind Angel City with a game to go, but even if they tie on points, they have already lost the head-to-head match up by a combined 10-6. (2-5, 8-1).

Angel City and the Old Boys will also fight for a division title on the final week, with ACFC needing a win by two or more goals to topple the current top place squad. The Old Boys won the first round match 3-2.

Week 6 (of 6) play continues next month with games at 1 and 2 PM on Dec. 11.

Angel City take three wins

2011-10-16T18:00:00.000-07:00

Angel City FC capped its second South Bay Sports League Season with a 10th straight win, knocking off Long Beach 4-2. The playoffs schedule will be announced soon. Congrats to the squad for a clean sweep during regular season play.

In Angel City Soccer 7 v 7 League play both ACFC and the AC Allstars improved their chances of a playoffs berth with a pair of impressive wins, Angel City 8-1 over the Swamp Donkeys and the Allstars 8-3 over Real Talk. The wins improve both teams' hold on second place in their respective divisions with just two matches to go ... only the top two squads in each division advance to the Cup round.

David Woirhaye led the Sunday charge with four goals in each of the two matches, just one shy of the single day club record of nine. Luis Deveze notched a hat trick, Brandon Cole a brace, and Mike Gemballa, Matt Onheiber and Mark singles on the day.

League play goes on hiatus for few weeks now, due to field availability issues, with teams returning to action Nov. 13.

Angel City FC's LA Premier League squad next sees action this coming Saturday against Real Santa Monica at West LA College, with a 12 PM start.

Angel City wrap up

2011-10-10T15:49:00.000-07:00

Despite two losses in ACSL action this past Sunday, both the AC Allstars and Angel City FC remain in contention for playoff spots in the EPL and La Liga.

The Allstars dropped a 3-0 decision to Malibu United, slipping to second place by three points, but one point above Real Talk and two above Esjberg FC with three regular season games to go. The top two teams in each division move on to the cup round.

Angel City FC, meanwhile, gave La Liga leaders -- the Old Boys -- a run for their money, narrowly losing 3-2 (goals by Mike Gemballa and Brandon Cole) after missing two breakaway opportunities.

While the Old Boys record moves to 3-0, Angel City is tied on points with That's What She Said and the Swamp Donkeys in second with a win and two losses, but they lead the lower pack by the slightest of goal differential margins.

Game 4 matches for both teams are next Sunday with 2 and 3 PM starts.

And in South Bay Sports League action, Angel City are now one win away from a perfect season, this week knocking off the Redondo Rangers 5-0. The season finale will be against Long Beach on Oct. 16 with a 9:45 am start. Playoffs will take place the following week with Angel City likely getting a bye through the first round.

NIKY'S SPORTS 25th ANNIVERSARY

2011-10-04T14:10:00.000-07:00

Angel City FC and the ACSL congratulate LA's top soccer shop -- Niky's Sports -- on its 25th anniversary since first opening back in 1986.

An Angel City Soccer League sponsor for the past three seasons, Niky's Sports is a Southern California-based soccer company focused on meeting the high demands of the grassroots soccer enthusiast through its six locations across Southern California, a 7,000 Sq Ft warehouse, and a high-end website at http://www.nikys-sports.com.

The company's newest store --- opened more than a year ago and operated by manager Luis Orellana -- is located on the West Side at 11954 Wilshire Blvd, two blocks east of S. Bundy Drive.

Drop by, say hi and check out the deals.

Also: for this anniversary Niky's will offer 25 per cent off most items in the store on Oct. 25

Angel City enjoys weekend successes

2011-10-03T09:06:00.000-07:00

Angel City enjoyed a variety of successes over play in three separate leagues this past weekend, racking up two wins and two hard-fought ties.

ACFC's LA Premier League squad kicked off the run with come-from-behind tie against reigning champs Valhalla 3-3 at Crossroads Saturday evening. Down 2-0 early in the first half, ACFC slotted one goal in before the half and came out on top in the second half, doubling Valhalla's tally 2-1 for the tie. The game was stopped before time due to a serious shoulder injury to Blake Nickle. The team wishes him a speedy recovery.

In Angel City Soccer League 7s action, both home squads staged come backs, with Angel City FC overcoming 2-0 and 4-2 deficits to win 5-4 against a fast and young That's What She Said Squad ... the win moves the team into second place in the La Liga Division behind the daunting Old Boys, who Angel City meet next week. Brandon Cole led the scoring with a well-earned hat-trick while a newly returned Kirby Adams and Mike Gemballa added singles.

In EPL action the AC Allstars maintained their unbeaten record with two last minute goals to tie Esjberg FC 3-3. Matt Onheiber, Rahoul Ghose and Mathieu struck home for the Allstars, who sit tied for the EPL lead with Malibu United, who they meet next week.

And finally in South Bay Sports League play, Angel City maintained their winning streak of eight straight games with a 5-0 drubbing of second-place Del Rey City SC. Only two games remain in the season with Angel City set to face the Redondo Rangers and Long Beach before the playoffs kick off. The win pretty much sealed Angel City's position as the league's points leader.

ACSL FALL 2011 SEASON moving forward

2011-09-06T11:18:00.000-07:00

Due to a lack of field availability at the Playa Vista Sports Complex, the ACSL has reduced its team selection to eight squads this Fall. Teams will compete in two divisions of four -- EPL and La Liga -- from late September through mid-December, with the Cup round slotted for Dec. 18.

Matches will be played on Sundays. League fees are again $625 per team. Once registration is complete the schedule will be completed and announced. Confirmed teams to date include: Esbjerg FC, Real Talk, That's What She Said, Malibu FC, Angel City FC and the AC All-Stars.

Official site: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/index.html

Allstars take Santiago title with one game left

2011-08-13T17:15:00.000-07:00

After revenging their only loss this season to MarVista Beckenbauer with a 5-2 win Saturday at the Santa Monica Airport fields, the AC Allstars captured the Santiago Division title with one game left to go.

MVB had beaten the Allstars by an identical scoreline earlier in the season, but had since dropped two draws to sit in second place. Matt Onheiber led the squad with a hat trick, while Rahoul Ghose and Andres Rodriguez each added singles for the win. The game sat at 2-2 at one point, but strong passing and cool heads on the field yielded a well-earned win. The Allstars play the Foot Soldiers next week at 1:30 PM, hoping to finish the season at 9-0-1.

Angel City FC also saw success on the day, taking a hard-fought 5-2 win against mid-season replacements SAMO in Sevilla Division action. Ian Worrel netted a brace, with Luis Deveze, Mike Gemballa and keeper Chris (set free from his posts) adding singles. The win improved the squad's record to three wins, a tie and five losses. Angel City play their final match next Saturday at 12:30 PM against Power of the Pack.

ACFC, at the time still in contention for the Setanta Division title, unfortunately started the day a little flat ... and without a proper keeper, losing 8-2 to Three-One-0. Brandon Cole earned the brace, but the loss leaves the squad in need of a hefty win against division leaders Del Rey next week at 11:30 AM to win second place.

Green starts football blog

2011-07-13T12:40:00.000-07:00

With ACFC 7s scoring stalwart James Green currently sidelined with an knee injury, the striker has turned his football prowess to commentary, launching a new blog on the EPL and other areas of the sport making news.

Check out his new blog here: http://jamesgreenfootballchat.blogspot.com

Blog description: I have over 20 years experience in football, studied it for 3 years at University, worked in the football industry, and finally took part in the World Cup 2010 project Bud House, where I was picked to represent England over thousands of applicants. This blog is where I discuss all that's football and openly allow comments on my posts. Some might disagree with my views at times, and if so, please comment and we can discuss and debate. Enjoy

ACFC bows out in semis

2011-06-11T18:34:00.000-07:00

Angel City dropped two games to That's What She Said in ACSL Cup action Saturday at Playa Vista, forcing the club to settle for a consolation final win against Malibu United and third place overall.

The Allstars went down 4-2 in the quarterfinals to TWSS with James Green and Dave Wardell scoring in a game which could have gone either way. Then ACFC, who received a bye in the semis based on their EPL title standing, took on TWSS in an end-to-end, action-filled match which saw both teams holding onto the lead at times. With about a minute to go ACFC scored to make the game 4-3 -- and looked to have sealed a finals berth -- but the tenacious TWSS netted a tying goal with literally seconds on the clock. ACFC went down 2-1 in the PK round, with James Green netting the only PK goal. Green had two goals in regular time, as did Brad Miller.

While Typhoon FC went on to win the Tom Bry Cup, 4-3 over a tired TWSS, ACFC netted the consolation final honors with a 6-3 win over Malibu United.

ACSL action resumes in the Fall.

ACFC and Allstars Playoff-bound

2011-06-04T19:12:00.000-07:00

Angel City finished the Spring ASCL regular season with a trio of wins and two berths in the Cup Round June 11.

ACFC ended its perfect season with a sixth straight win (4-1 vs the Swamp Donkeys) to top both the EPL Division, and the league as a whole, as the top seed going into playoffs. The squad earns a bye directly into the semis set for 10 AM next Saturday against the winner of a quarter-final match between That's What She Said and the AC Allstars at 9 AM.

After surviving a missed penalty kick, and then letting in an own goal off a corner kick, ACFC finally hit their stride, with striker James Green notching a hat trick and David Woirhaye adding a single tally for the win. The result knocked the Donkeys --- the defending champions from Spring Season -- out of the playoffs.

The AC Allstars -- who suffered a mixed season of results with three wins, a tie and two losses -- turned their game up a notch against cross-town rivals Del Rey City, who had been dropped into second last week after losing an 8-3 decision to Typhoon FC, this year's Serie A Division winners.

After a 2-2 tie earlier in the season, the Allstars were ready for a tough match against Del Rey, but the unexpected 12-4 final score gave the team second spot and a playoff berth based on both head-to-head results and goal differential. Matt Onheiber, Brandon Cole and James Green each scored hat tricks, followed by David Woirhaye with a brace, and Jonny Ibanez with a single.

In next week's playoffs, if the Allstars knock off TWSS in the quarterfinals, at least one of the semi-finals will be an all blue home team affair.

In La Liga action, which saw Malibu United top the division with a 4-0 win over TWSS, Angel City FC were playing simply for pride. The squad ended the season in third spot with 7-3 trashing of Esjberg FC. James Green and Stan Tran each notched a brace, with Volkert Besseling, Mo and Dan Stafford adding singles.

And finally, in the Angel City Golden Boot competition, James Green topped the field with an impressive collection of 25 goals, followed by David Woirhaye with 10 and Matt Onheiber with 9. (Full stats below)

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Game Stats

ACFC (4) vs Swamp Donkeys (1)
James Green (3), David Woirhaye

Angel City FC (7) vs Esjberg FC (3)
Volkert Besseling, Stan (2), Mo, James Green (2), Daniel Stafford

AC Allstars (12) vs Del Rey City (4)
Matt Onheiber (3), Brandon Cole (3), James Green (3),
David Woirhaye (2), Jonny Ibanez

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Regular Season Goal Statistics

James Green (25)
David Woirhaye (10)
Matt Onheiber (9)
Brandon Cole (7)
Marc Salomon (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Russ Muratov (4)
Volkert Besseling (4)
Stan Tran (4)
Brad Miller (2)
Angel Matos (2)
George (2)
Jonny Ibanez (2)
Bjorn Jacoby
Rahoul Ghose
Michael Gemballa
Mo
Daniel Stafford

ACFC claim EPL ACSL Division Title

2011-05-28T15:49:00.000-07:00

With one week still left to play ACFC claimed the ACSL EPL division title -- and a first-round bye in the Cup tourney (June 11) -- producing a convincing 7-0 win over AWOL Select Saturday at Playa Vista.

Russ Muratov netted a hat-trick, while David Woirhaye and club scoring leader James Green netted a brace each. Green has 17 on the season followed by Woirhaye at 7 and Matt Onheiber at 6. Keeper Logan Redlin recorded the rare 7 v 7 shutout on the day ... one of only two earned this season by ACSL sides.

The win, ACFC's fifth straight, gives them a commanding nine-point lead over the second-place Swamp Donkeys and AWOL. ACFC meet the Donkeys next week in the season finale, with a win ensuring the squad top seeding in the playoffs. The game will also determine who will grab second in the EPL ... and the other playoff spot.

In Serie A play, the AC Allstars netted a 3-0 default win with Real Talk failing to bring enough players for the match. Typhoon FC knocked Del Rey City out of top spot -- and ensured themselves a playoff spot -- with an 8-3 win. Typhoon now has 12 points, followed by Del Rey with 10 and the Allstars with 7. Second place in Serie A will be decided in the final week with the Allstars facing Del Rey, who they tied 2-2 earlier this year. A win will see the Allstars go through, based on head-to-head results (the first decider).

In La Liga the news wasn't as positive, with Angel City FC losing 7-2 to That's What She Said. The result gave TWSS a guaranteed playoff spot and knocked Angel City even further into third. Malibu United -- with their 10-1 win over Esjberg FC -- strengthened their hold on second, one point behind TWSS.

Angel City face Esjberg FC on the final day of play, while Malibu and TWSS face off. However, while an Angel City win and Malibu loss would see the sides tied in points at nine, the home squad faces an impossible hurdle. With the two sides' head-to-head results being equal (1-4 L, 7-4 W), the next decider in points ties is overall GD ... and Malibu's +14 combined with Angel City's -8 (a difference of 22 goals) makes Angel City's move into the playoffs unlikely.

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Game Stats

ACFC (7) vs AWOL Select (0)
Russ Muratov (3), David Woirhaye (2), James Green (2)

Angel City FC (2) vs That's What She Said (7)
Matt Onheiber, Stan

AC Allstars (3) vs Real Talk (0) Default

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Season Goal Statistics

James Green (17)
David Woirhaye (7)
Matt Onheiber (6)
Marc Salomon (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Russ Muratov (4)
Brandon Cole (4)
Volkert Besseling (3)
Brad Miller (2)
Angel Matos (2)
George (2)
Stan (2)
Bjorn Jacoby
Jonny Ibanez
Rahoul Ghose
Michael Gemballa

ACFC claimed playoff spot with two games left

2011-05-22T08:40:00.000-07:00

With a stunning 5-1 win over FC Playa Vista, which included a saved PK from keeper Logan Redlin, ACFC have already secured a ACSL playoff spot in the EPL Division ... with two games still to play.

David Woirhaye led the charge with a hat trick, while James Green added a single. The game kicked off with an own goal by FC Playa Vista. The win, ACFC's fourth straight, sees the team (on 12 points) six points above second place AWOL Select, and nine points on top of the Swamp Donkeys and FC Playa Vista. One more win will see the squad take the EPL Div title ... two wins will secure the top playoff seed.

Angel City FC also improved their playoff chances in La Liga with a hard-fought 7-4 win over Malibu United. Both teams now have six points over four games, one point behind leaders TWSS and two points in front of Esjberg FC. So the title race and playoff spots in La Liga are all still up for grabs. James Green led the scoring in Saturday's match with a hat trick, with Russ Muratov, Brad Miller, Volkert Besseling and Angel Matos adding singles.

The Allstars were not so successful on the day, dropping an early 3-0 lead to Typhoon FC and losing their match 5-3. Goals were scored by Jonny Ibanez, Bjorn Jacoby and James Green, who now has a commanding 10-goal lead in the Angel City Golden Boot race.

The Allstars now find themselves in third place in Serie A, six points behind Del Rey City and five points behind Typhoon FC. They must win their last two matches against Real Talk and Del Rey City for a chance to make the playoffs. And Typhoon FC will have to drop points.

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Game Stats

ACFC (5) vs FC Playa Vista (1)
David Woirhaye (3), James, OG

Angel City FC (7) vs Malibu United (4)
James Green (3), Brad Miller, Russ Muratov, Volkert Besseling, Angel Matos

AC Allstars (3) vs Typhoon FC (5)
Jonny Ibanez, Bjorn Jacoby, James Green

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Season Goal Statistics

James Green (15)
David Woirhaye (5)
Marc Salomon (5)
Matt Onheiber (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Brandon Cole (4)
Volkert Besseling (3)
Brad Miller (2)
Angel Matos (2)
George (2)
Bjorn Jacoby
Russ Muratov
Jonny Ibanez
Rahoul Ghose
Michael Gemballa
Stan

Angel City 7s post win, tie and a loss

2011-05-14T18:22:00.000-07:00

Despite one unfortunate half of play over three matches, Angel City's three 7s squads recorded a loss, a tie and a convincing win during Week 3 of ACSL action at the Playa Vista sports complex May 14.

Angel City FC started the day slowly, falling behind 5-0 against Esjberg FC in La Liga play before coming to life in the second half, where Volkert Besseling recorded a brace. Final score 6-2, with Angel City taking the second half, 2-1. Angel City now sit in fourth in their division with a win and two losses, one point behind Esjberg FC and TWSS and three points behind mid-season leaders Malibu United.

The Allstars improved the day earning a hard-fought 2-2 tie against Serie A rivals and current leaders Del Rey City, with Matt Onheiber also taking a brace. The Allstars sit in third spot in their division with a win, a loss and a tie, two points behind Typhoon FC and three points behind Del Rey City.

And then ACFC hit the field running in EPL action, knocking off the Swamp Donkeys 8-2 on the goal-scoring strength of Craig Blois, who netted five. James Greene added a brace with Rahoul Ghose recording the final tally. ACFC tops their division and the league with three wins and nine points, six ahead of the Swamp Donkeys and FC Playa Vista.

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Game Stats

ACFC (8) vs Swamp Donkeys (2)
Craig Blois (5), James Greene (2), Rahoul Ghose

Angel City FC (2) vs Esjberg FC (6)
Volkert Besseling (2)

AC Allstars (2) vs Del Rey City (2)
Matt Onheiber (2)

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Season Goal Statistics

James Green (10)
Marc Salomon (5)
Matt Onheiber (5)
Craig Blois (5)
Brandon Cole (4)
Volkert Besseling (2)
David Woirhaye (2)
George (2)
Rahoul Ghose
Angel Matos
Michael Gemballa
Stan
Brad

ACFC Municipal Team Drops 4-2 to League Leaders

2011-05-13T18:15:00.000-07:00

A short-staffed ACFC Municipal Team fought hard resulting in a 4-2 loss to league leaders SC United on Thursday May 12.

James Green and Jay Baker scored for the Blues but it was not enough to overcome the 4-0 lead the opposition achieved to start the game.

An exceptionally strong effort was put in by goalkeeper Dave Styles. Styles made several saves in the second half to keep the home side within striking distance.

Ian Worrell also was solid while playing the “Stopper” position for the first time in league play.

A thank you must go out to all reserve players who made an effort to come on out on short notice to fill in for players out with injuries or other commitments.

A special thanks goes out to Ben Kull for organizing the reserve players and bringing extra socks. Reminder to all Municipal Players – You MUST have black socks AND black shorts to play. There are no exceptions to this rule. Several players were denied entry to the game due to lacking the correct wardrobe.

As a side note – the award for most colorful ACFC’er goes to Luis Deveze for his attire of Black Shorts, Green Socks, White Boots, Pink Laces and of course his ACFC Jersey.

The Municipal Team returns to play next week at the John Ferraro Fields at 8:50 against Glendale United.

STATS

Goals

Jay Baker - 4
James Green - 3
Marc Salomon - 3
Dave Woirhaye - 2
Marius Munteanu - 2
Greg Metzger - 2
Angel Matos
Pete Marlenga
Craig Blois
Brandon Cole
Oleksiy Kovalevsky

Assists

Angel Matos - 3
Ivan Reyes - 2
Brandon Cole - 2
Stan Tran
Jay Baker
Craig Blois
Marc Salomon
Ben Kull
Dave Styles
Pete Marlenga
Oleksiy Kovalevsky
Luis Deveze

Reds

Marc Salomon
Kirby Adams
Craig Blois
Oleksiy Kovalevsky

Angel City takes trio of ACSL wins

2011-04-30T13:26:00.000-07:00

Angel City took things up a notch in week two of ACSL Spring League play Saturday at Playa Vista with a trio of wins over AWOL Select, TWSS and Real Talk.

Backed by some superlative saves from keeper Juan Ortiz -- who played between the uprights for all three matches -- the Allstars started things off with a 6-4 win over Real Talk, boosting the squad into a tie for second place in Serie A with Typhoon FC ... three points behind Del Rey City.

ACFC continued the run with a 6-3 win over AWOL Select, leaving them at the top of the EPL, three points up on the Swamp Donkeys and FC Playa Vista.

And Angel City FC rounded out the day's results with a hard-fought 5-4 victory over TWSS, leaving them solidly in second place in La Liga, three points behind Malibu United.

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Game Stats

ACFC (6) vs AWOL Select (3)
Marc Salomon (2), Brandon Cole, James Green, David Woirhaye, George

Angel City FC (5) vs TWSS (4)
Stan, James Green, Brad, George, Marc Salomon

AC Allstars (6) vs Real Talk (4)
James Green (3), Matt Onheiber (2), David Woirhaye

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Season Goal Statistics

James Green (8)
Marc Salomon (5)
Brandon Cole (4)
Matt Onheiber (3)
David Woirhaye (2)
George (2)
Angel Matos
Michael Gemballa
Stan
Brad

AC Soccer League: Round 1

2011-04-24T14:19:00.000-07:00

ACFC (8) vs FC Playa Vista (4)
Goals: Brandon Cole (3), James Green (3), Marc Salomon (2)

Angel City FC (1) vs Malibu United (4)
Goal: Angel Matos

AC Allstars (2) vs Typhoon FC (7)
Goals: Mike Gemballa, Matt Onheiber

AC Cuties blank Cosmos 12-0

2011-04-02T16:29:00.000-07:00

Angel City returned to Southbay Sports League action today, dominating the Cosmos from the opening whistle. Manager Miguel Lopez was pleased to see his team playing a patient, passing game, even as the Cosmos' frustration turned physical.

AC's defense continued its fine run of form, led by Goalie Logan Redlin who capped off his 3rd shut-out of the season by joining in the attack and scoring the team's 12th goal of the day from the penalty spot.

Angel City sits in first place with a record of 5-0, midway through the regular season. They play Sporting Boyacan next Saturday at 7:30pm at Aviation Park.

Logan Redlin on the spot.

Craig Blois shows off the Cuties' new Nike jersey.

Angel City FC Updates

2011-04-01T11:57:00.000-07:00

A C F C P R A C T I C E S C H E D U L E

Angel City FC has now released its summer practice schedule. Practices will be held Monday nights at the Playa Vista sports fields starting May 2. Practice starts at 6:30 PM and runs until sun down. Cost is a $5 drop-in fee.

Confirmed dates are as follows:

May 2, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22

L A P L

Angel City ended their first full season in the LA Premier League Thursday night with a tough first Cup Round loss to Pacific Athletic FC 1-1 (4-3 on PKs).

ACFC, which finished the regular season in 10th place with a record of seven wins, 13 losses, two ties, came out hard against PAFC and created several goal opportunities, including two dipping shots which were tipped over the crossbar by PAFC keeper Alex Collins. The score stayed 0-0 until midway through the second half when ACFC gave up a penalty with a takedown in the box. Down 1-0 ACFC fought back and tied the game with minutes remaining off a corner kick.

However, the squad went down 4-3 in the Penalty Kick Round, with two of the five shooters being stopped by the PAFC keeper. ACFC keeper Pete Marlenga also managed to save one of the five PKs.

PAFC now moves forward to the second round Monday against the Coyotes at Crossroads. Other second round match-ups include:

Valhalla vs Penmar (April 1)
Celtic FC vs FK Dinamo (April 2)
Avanti vs Cloverfield (April 2)

L A M U N I C I P A L L E A G U E

The Angel City over-30s returned to Muni League action Thursday night -- following a year's absence from the league -- with a convincing 6-0 win over newcomers Larchmont United FC at Griffith Park.

The squad, which will now likely include some of the LAPL over-30s players, next faces off against SC United at John Ferraro, April 7 with an 8:50 PM kickoff.

Cuties take fourth straight win; Over-30s Updates

2011-03-27T12:41:00.000-07:00

S O U T H B A Y S P O R T S L E A G U E

Playing in the SouthBay Sports League, the Angel City Cuties racked up their fourth straight convincing win March 26 ... but at a cost.

While Angel City toppled the Wolves 7-1 in an often rough and physical game, the squad lost co-manager/player Dave Wardell to injury, quite likely for the rest of the season.

"He got hurt chasing down a guy during the game," player/coach Miguel Lopez said following the match. "He collided with (ACFC keeper) Logan (Redlin) and fell awkwardly on his shoulder."

Lopez added Wardell has been diagnosed with a broken clavicle, which will see him in recovery for several months.

"I spoke to him last night and he's in good spirits. He'll be out for a bit though."

Angel City FC wishes Wardell a speedy recovery.

The Cuties face defending champs Cosmos next week at Aviation Park with a 1:30 PM kickoff.

L A P L

Angel City, who finished 10th in the 12-team LA Premier League during regular season play, will face off against seventh-place Pacific Athletic FC in the first round of Cup play, Thursday night at Crossroads with an 8 PM kickoff. The winner will advance to the second round to face Coyotes FC April 4 (8 PM @ Crossroads)

L A M U N I C I P A L L E A G U E

Angel City returns to Municipal Over-30s League play for the first time in a year to face Larchmont United FC, Thursday, March 31 at Griffith Park (7 PM kickoff).

The squad, featuring a bevy of new signings as well as some veterans who will split their time between the Muni and LAPL, play Thursdays in the red division, sharing the tables with the likes of Glendale United, Gypsy FC, SC United and the Hot Spurs ... as well as Larchmont.

ACFC will play a 12-game season meeting all opposition for at least two matches (two squads will be played three times). The top four in the red and blue divisions will then advance to the Cup round. The blue division includes Dinamo Spartak, Atletico Español, Slamdance F.C., The Devils, Burbank Red Machine and FCLA 30+.

ACFC takes 7s title in style

2011-03-26T20:46:00.000-07:00

S M A S L

ACFC captured the Setanta Division in style, ending the SMASL Spring Season with eight wins and two losses after a 5-3 win over Westside Proper.

The squad had already sealed the Cup win last week, but battled back from an early Westside goal with Brandon Cole earning a hat trick and Michael Sharp and Marc Salomon adding singles.

Things did not go as well for the AC Allstars later that day despite a valiant effort against That's What She Said, a team the Allstars had beaten 3-1 earlier in the season.

Needing a win for a chance at the Santiago title (with three teams tied for first and a fourth one point off the lead going into the final week), the Allstars dropped two unfortunate goals on defensive errors early in the game and found themselves on their heels. Russ Muratov got one back with a header off a perfect cross from David Woirhaye, and added a second to tie the game. But the home side conceded a third on the counterattack while battling for the necessary winner and ran out of time.

If the Allstars had won, they also need Busbys SC to tie or lose their match against Coffee Bean ... Coffee Bean did win, 4-3, making the loss to TWSS -- the eventual title winners -- harder to take. The Allstars finished tied for third with Busbys with an identical record of five wins, three losses and two ties.

As to the ACFC Golden boot ... that went to James Green, despite his absence on the final day of the season. Green recorded 32 goals, while Brandon "the first half sensation" Cole rallied for 19 on the season, followed by Ivan Reyes with 11.

Final Goal Standings

James Green 32
Brandon Cole 19
Ivan Reyes 11
Russ Muratov 9
Dan Klein 8
Marc Salomon 6
Matt Onheiber 5
Sammy Xaylitdet 5
David Woirhaye 4
Andres Rodriguez 4
Angel 3
Rahoul Ghose 3
Marius 3
Ian Worrel 3
Luis Deveze 2
Michael Gemballa 2
John Paul Meyer 1
Pete Marlenga 1
Bryan Moore 1
Jonny Ibanez 1

... now on to the Angel City Soccer League which kicks off at Playa Vista for a fourth season April 23. Angel City has three teams entered.

Angel City Goes Commercial

2011-03-23T12:44:00.001-07:00

Angel City FC went professional last month for a Liberty Mutual commercial.

(acfc thesbians mixing with the enemy... Freddie DeLeon, Luis Deveze, Ivan Reyes, James Green, Jonny Ibanez, Marius Sandvik, Jeff Pedersen, Bryan Moore, Sammy Xalitdet, Marc Salomon, Christian Olde Wolbers, Dan Stafford and Ben Kull)

Here's the spot...

And in case you're wondering... yes, those are my aged bow legs rushing in to break up that soccer fight.

-Ben

ACFC 7s take Setanta title (revised Mar. 23)

2011-03-19T19:36:00.000-07:00

L A P L

ACFC lost a tight 3-2 decision to FK Dinamo Monday night at Crossroads leaving the squad in 10th place after regular season play with a record of 7 wins, 13 losses and 2 ties.

ACFC will face seventh-place PAFC in the Cup Tourney's First Round Thursday, March 31 at Crossroads with an 8 PM kickoff. The winner will then play the Coyotes -- who received a bye into Round 2 -- Monday, April 4 at Crossroads (8 PM kickoff).

S M A S L

With just one week left in the winter/spring season, the ACFC 7s captured the SMASL Sentanta Division title Saturday with a scorching 13-1 win over Del Rey City Admiralty.

Del Rey, who must have felt somewhat like Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo, found themselves quickly down 2-0 after just five minutes, and 9-0 at the half.

The second half was fairly quiet on the scoring front for the first few minutes, before ACFC resumed its bombardment with an additional four strikes before Del Rey earned its lone tally in the final minute.

Brandon Cooke led the charge with four goals, followed by James Green, Russ Muratov and Ivan with braces, and Andreas, Angel and Rahoul Ghose with singles.

ACFC sits on top the Setanta Division with 21 points (76 goals for, 35 against), two points up on nearest rivals multiple scorgasms on 18 points, and AWOL Select with 15. With a win counting for three points in the league, the best the scorgasms can hope for is a tie on points if ACFC lose their last match against Westside Proper FC. The scorgasms play Del Rey in their finale. However, ties are first contested on head-to-head results and head-to-head goal differential.

SMASL TIE-BREAKING METHODOLOGY

1) Head to Head competition in common games during the season with the tied team, greater points total wins.
2) Goals For minus Goals Against in Head to Head Competition with the tied team, the team with the greater differential wins.

The scorgasms took their first matchup against ACFC 7-5, Jan. 22. But ACFC struck back with a vengeance Feb. 26, winning 9-2, tipping the GD race in ACFC's favor 14-9. Of course a win in ACFC's finale would make them clear winners anyways. Congrats to the team for taking the Cup for a second successive season.

For the AC Allstars, who play in the Santiago Division, the waters are much more muddied right now. With one game to play in the season three teams are tied for the lead on points at 17: the Allstars, That's What She Said and Busbys SC. Coffee Bean is one point off the top at 16 points, while the final two teams -- LA Lekers and Tangled Roots -- are out of contention with five and three points a piece.

Despite having to play a man down due to a red card infraction this week, the Allstars managed to tie Coffee Bean 2-2, with James Green recording the brace.

This coming Saturday sees the following match-ups:

AC Allstars vs That's What She Said
LA Lekers vs Tangled Roots
Busbys SC vs Coffee Bean

For the Allstars to have any hope of also repeating as Cup winners, they must beat TWSS. Then the only way for that reality to occur is for Coffee Bean to beat or tie Busbys. This would give the Allstars 20 points, Busbys SC 18 and Coffee Bean 17 (tie scenerio) or Coffee Bean 19 and Busbys 17 (win scenerio) ... and TWSS 17 points. If Busbys win, then even though the Allstars would be tied on points, they would lose on head-to-head goal differential. Here's hoping for the right alignment in the stars.

S O U T H B A Y S P O R T S L E A G U E

The ACFC Cuties had a quiet one this week with Goats SC defaulting. The squad now had three straight wins to top the division. The Cuties play the Wolves next week at Aviation Park with a 5:30 PM kickoff.

Cuties and 7s rack up more wins

2011-03-13T19:34:00.000-07:00

S O U T H B A Y R E C R E A T I O N L E A G U E

Playing only their second game in the South Bay Recreation League Men's Open 11s, the Angel City Cuties met a more formidable opponent Saturday in their match-up with the Playa Rovers ... but still came out on top.

"We won 2-0 in a very tough and physical game," player/coach Miguel Lopez said. "There were seven yellow cards distributed among both teams and a lot of hard fouls."

Lopez added the referee missed two calls that could have been penalties in Angel City's favor.

"One was a deliberate take down of one of our boys inside the box and a second was a hand ball inside the box by one of their guys that even the line judge signaled. In any case it's good to be able to get the win under these conditions."

The Cuties, who boast six points over two games and a Goal Differential of +7, next face Goats SC this coming Saturday at Aviation Park with a 3:30 PM kickoff.

S M A S L

In SMASL action this past weekend both squads posted impressive wins with ACFC knocking off a resilient Real Talk 9-5 despite missing some starters who had an LAPL 11s match scheduled at the same time. Brandon Cole led the squad with a hat trick, followed by James Green with a brace, and singles from DK, Ivan, Marc and Angel.

The win -- combined with AWOL Selects loss to Del Rey City -- leaves ACFC alone atop the Setanta Division, leading by two points with just two matches remaining. ACFC faces Del Rey City this coming week and Westside Prop FC in the season finale.

The AC Allstars -- also facing a must win situation to stay in Santiago Division cup contention -- faced top-place Busby's FC whom the team had dropped a close 4-2 loss to earlier in the season. The Allstars started on a positive note with an early goal from outside the box, struck past the keeper by Rahoul Ghose, but then saw themselves drop two before the half. James Green combined for a second half brace to put the Allstars back in the lead, with Matt Onheiber adding a late insurance goal. Good insurance it was, as Busby's slammed home a winner just before the final whistle ... leaving the Allstars with a narrow 4-3 win.

The Allstars face coffee bean this coming Saturday, tied for first with the squad on 11 points. coffee bean handed the Allstars their only other loss this season ... a close 5-4 decision. Adding to the mix are That's What She Said (the Allstars final match-up of the season) and Busby's SC, who both have 10 points. It's going to be a nail-biter ... but two wins for the Allstars will hand them the cup.

L A P L

Saturday's only downturn came in the LAPL with Angel City playing its third consecutive Saturday match in a row ... highly inconvenient when the club plays in two other Saturday leagues. The over 30s 11s side dropped a close 4-3 match to Matador FC, leaving them in eighth place (7 wins, 12 losses, 2 ties) with only one regular season game remaining. They will face FK Dinamo Monday, March 21 at Crossroads with an 8 PM kickoff. Then the team will be entered in a single knockout playoff round.

L A M U N I C I P A L L E A G U E

And finally the full schedule for the Angel City 30s Muni League team will be released this coming Friday. The squad's first Thursday night match will be played March 31. Stay tuned for more details.

ASCL Spring Season Schedule Now Live

2011-03-09T13:14:00.000-08:00

The ACSL is set for spring -- and its fourth consecutive season at the Playa Vista Sports complex ... the schedule for the popular, 12-squad, 7 v 7 league in now live.

The league, featuring past cup winners the Swamp Donkeys and Malibu United, as well as a trio of Angel City squads, starts April 23 and continues on Saturdays from 9 AM to Noon until June 11, after which SMASL matches resume.

Line-ups for ACFC, Angel City FC and the AC Allstars will be announced shortly. As always volunteers are needed for each match Saturday, at 8 am to help set up the field with cones and goals, and following the last match around noon, to break down goals and collect cones.

League website: http://angelcityfc.com/acsl/index.html

Best Day in Angel City History!

2011-03-07T15:51:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday did not just mark the premier of Angel City's new team, "The Cuties." It wasn't the first time the Premier League team beat Cloverfield FC. It was not the first time both 7s teams won. It was not just the birthday of Manager/Blog Writer Ben Kull. It was all these things. But it was also the first time in club history that four ACFC teams won games in the same day.

Angel City Cuties

The newest ACFC team made its presence known by defeating "No Goals 4 U" in its first Southbay League game. It took a half for the team to settle in before running away with a second half four goal shutout. The final score was 6-1 in favor of the Cuties, suggesting a name change for the defeated team.

Next week sees the team face defending champs Playa Rovers at 5:30pm at Aviation Park in Manhattan Beach.

Angel City Premier

Our 30+ Premier League team took revenge on mid-table rivals Cloverfield FC this Saturday at Palisades High School.

Following an early season loss the Cloverfield and facing a plague of injuries, Coach Tom Bry called in a number of reserves, asking his players to step up and fight to salvage their season. And the team fulfilled its promise, winning 2-0 and moving up to 7th place in the table, poised for a top half finish.

The win was a team effort, as ACFC controlled possession and protected a 1-0 lead until Greg Metzger scored on the final kick of the game to ice the victory. Standout play from recent call-up Andres Rodriguez on defense and two assists from the recently returning Freddie DeLeon highlighted the win. Pete Marlenga in goal led his defense to the third shutout of the season.

City faces Matador FC this Saturday at 2 pm at West LA College.

AC All-Stars 7s

The All-Stars won another nail-biter this Saturday, defeating Tangled Roots 5-4, to move to 2nd place in the Santiago Division of the Santa Monica Adult Soccer League.

The game saw the return of recently engaged Matty Onheiber, who scored two goals and ran the midfield from whistle to whistle. Loanee Ian Worell added two more from the midfield, while Mike Gemballa continued a fine run of form with a header goal from a Kirby Adams assist.

An under-the-weather Jonny Ibanez played to the point of collapse, making the game winning assist on his final touch of the game. Angel Matos, Bryan Moore, JP Meyer and Goalie Ian Benyo played their hearts out as the team gained valuable points on the rest of the league.

Next week the team faces Busby's FC for sole possession of first place. Game is at 2:30 pm at Santa Monica Airport.

ACFC 7s

The red hot ACFC 7s won their fifth straight by defeating first place AWOL Select. With a seven goal first leg defeat to avenge, ACFC attacked for 50 minutes, scoring nine goals to AWOL's four.

James Green extended his Golden Boot lead by scoring four goals, while Brandon Cole continued his run of form with two more goals. Ivan and Russ added tallies as the team flexed its muscles against the best the league had to offer.

Now tied for first on points, ACFC seems ready to win the final three games of the season, hoping for a stumble from AWOL.

Next game is this Saturday at 12:30 pm at Santa Monica Airport against bottom dwellers Real Talk.

My Birthday

Thanks to everyone who wished me well and joined me for victory drinks at Spitfire Grill. Shots, ice cream, cookies, friends and four wins.

I couldn't ask for a better day.

-Ben

Angel City News Update

2011-02-28T16:30:00.000-08:00

Greetings Angel City blog readers. Sorry it's been so quiet here. Our regular poster, Rahoul, has been busy, actually working for a living. So for now, your fearless and perpetually injured manager, Ben Kull will be giving you the update.

LA Premier League

After an encouraging first half to the season that saw the team briefly enter the elite top three, our over-30 geezers have come crashing back down to the bottom half of the table like a grizzled old bag in an 80s era medic alert commercial. With only two wins since October 16, the team is facing an injury epidemic and a big moment of truth. An upcoming series of winnable games vs mid to lower tier rivals has coach Tom Bry calling on his players to dig deep, "trust each other and fight for each other for 90 minutes."

As an added obstacle, this week brings the departure of veteran defender, Leo Wallach. It's been an honor and a privilege to play with Leo and we wish him the best of luck up North. On the positive side, Ben O'Meara sits in sixth place in the league in goals scored (10) and total points (24). Dave Woirhaye is 14th in the league in total points (18). Coach Bry has started calling up Andres, Ivan and Li'l Marius to the past few games to prepare for Leo's absence. And we're still performing better than most new Premier League teams, only five points away from the top half of the table. There's plenty of time to turn things around.

Santa Monica 7s - Santiago Division

The AC All-Stars has become known for stingy defense and a scrappy offense. The average goal difference this season has been only two goals per game. In a small field league with full sized goals, this is a remarkable statistic. This All-Stars team has never had an easy win, has lost two heart breakers and walked away with a tie in last Saturday's battle of wills with the LA Lekers. Sammy X leads the scoring, with nearly every member of the team adding goals this season. The season high came two weeks ago with the dethroning of league leaders That's What She Said. With a clogged up Santiago Division table, the All-Stars are only two points out of first place. Bottom dwellers Tangled Roots are on the schedule this week. A win is crucial as the All-Stars need to go undefeated down the stretch in their bid for a second league title.

Santa Monica 7s - Setanta Division

The ACFC 7s team has been lighting their league on fire, notching four straight wins while outscoring their opponents 38 - 10 during the winning streak. English import James Green leads the scoring with 16 goals in 6 games. But it's been a team effort with goals and assists coming from every member of the team and help from All-Stars loanees, Logan, Sammy, DK, Luis and Rahoul. The team's biggest win of the season came last weekend with a 9-2 drubbing of the young upstarts from Multiple Scorgasms, who were barely able to score multiple times, without a single orgasm (we hope).

This week brings on the league leading AWOL Select, fresh off their first loss of the season. A win this Saturday is vital for ACFC's chances for a third consecutive Santa Monica League title.

Southbay Sports League

This Saturday marks the debut of Angel City's all-ages 11 v 11 team. Nicknamed "the Cuties" by Managers Miguel Lopez and Dave Wardell, the team is poised to make a run for the Southbay Title. The team includes many top level players from college, club and semi-pro ranks and has played a solid pre-season, holding their own against an excellent Sunset FC team and beating a patchwork Del Rey City squad 7-0.

LA Municipal League

After a season off, Angel City is re-entering the LA Municipal League 30+ division, where the club won its first championship. With some veteran players from the original squad mixed with a collection of new internationals, the team will be going up against the top teams from last season's Municipal League, playing on Thursday nights in Griffith Park.

SMASL kicks off

2011-01-23T10:15:00.000-08:00

Angel City kicked off the Spring 7s SMASL season with a win and a tough loss, Saturday at the Santa Monica Airport fields.

The AC Allstars got back to its winning ways in the first match of the day, capping a weaker LA Lekers side 3-1 off strikes from Luis Deveze, Peter Marlenga and Sam Xaylitdet.

ACFC faced a tougher "multiple scorgasms" side and fell down 2-0 early on the match off of two strong header. The squad fought back though, at one point tying the match 4-4 in the second half. But defensive errors cost dearly in the final 10 minutes, leaving the side down 7-5 at the final whistle. Goals were netted by Sam Xaylitdet (2), David Worihaye and James Green, with the scorgasms adding an own goal to the mix.

Next week the AC Allstars take on Tangled Roots on the West field at 9:30 am, while ACFC meets AWOL Select at 1:30 PM on the East field.

SMASL 7s resumes January 22

2011-01-07T14:41:00.000-08:00

Angel City FC will be fielding two squads for upcoming 7 v 7 action in the Santa Monica Adult Soccer League, which resumes play Jan. 22.

Rosters for ACFC and the AC Allstars will be announced soon. ACFC plays the LA Lekers Jan. 22 at 9:30 AM, followed by the AC Allstars matchup against multiple scorgasms at 10:30 AM. ACFC topped the Setanta Division last season while the Allstars took a close second in the Santiago Division.

Scheduled games can be found on the ACFC Fixtures page, which is updated as the league announces new game blocks.

ACSL Food Bank Drive Update

2010-12-07T17:28:00.000-08:00

For its second annual food drive, ACSL collected more than 170 items for the Westside Food Bank. These items will be distributed to families in need through a network of over 70 organizations serving the LA Westside.

Area shelters and organizations have reported the need is about 30-40% above normal, and over one million people in Los Angeles County - about 10% of the population - are currently seeking food assistance of some kind. Most say they never thought they'd be in such a situation, and it reminds us that being dealt a few bad hands in a row can really change one's circumstances quickly.

ACSL is proud to support the communities in which it plays and wishes everyone Happy Holidays!

More information on the Westside Food Bank can be found on their website: http://www.westsidefoodbankca.org/

Swamp Donkeys take ACSL Cup

2010-12-07T17:24:00.000-08:00

The Swamp Donkeys took three straight wins Saturday to capture their first ACSL Cup, downing That's What She Said in the quarters (3-3) on penalties (2-1), and Esjberg FC (4-3) in the semi-finals, before toppling Del Rey City in the finals 6-4.

Del Rey's path saw them advance on penalties twice, against ACFC (4-4, PKs 2-1)and AWOL Select (1-1, PKs 7-6). Esjberg FC took the consolation final 9-4 against Esjberg FC.

Congrats to the winners and thanks to the players and officials for another successful season.

ACSL Week 6

2010-12-02T11:45:00.000-08:00

Six teams have qualified for the league cup this coming Saturday. Esjberg FC, AWOL Select and ACFC topped their individual divisions while second-place squads Del Rey City, That's What She Said and Swamp Donkeys also advanced.

While Esjberg FC and the Swamp Donkeys were tied in points at 13, Esjberg took the Serie A title based on their head-to-head results against the Donkeys ... a 5-5 draw and a 4-2 win.

Esjberg FC and AWOL Select recorded the two best 1st-place records on the season and will receive a bye through the first round, while the remaining four squads (including EPL winners ACFC) will have to win three straight matches to hoist the coveted league cup.

ACFC will face Del Rey City in the first round at 9 AM, and if successful will be paired up against AWOL Select at 10 AM. The Cup and Consolation finals take place at 11 AM.

Congrats to the division winners and best of luck in the playoffs.

PS: any help with field set up (before the day's matches -- around 8 AM) and break down, following the Cup matches (around noon), would be appreciated.

World Cup decision

2010-12-02T11:07:00.000-08:00

It is with great disappointment we absorb the news that the US has lost the 2022 World Cup bid to Qatar of all places. US Soccer put together an incredible bid, bringing enthusiasm for the sport in this country (and on the continent as whole) to an all time high.

We should take pride in the fact that the Bid Committee put together an incredible package and roused the support of millions of soccer fans.

The World Cup will eventually return to the US ... we're sure of that.

But for now keep growing this great sport locally by supporting soccer at all levels ... whether it's coaching and organizing youth soccer (the future of US success in World Cup), participating in adult soccer by both playing and providing opportunities for team play ... and by cheering on your local MLS or semi-pro side.

All will guarantee soccer's continued success here.

ACFC Update

2010-11-30T09:54:00.000-08:00

As this year ends, I'm very proud of our progress in 2010.

Here are some of our achievements this year...

- Two first place titles in Santa Monica League 7s divisions.
- Two second place finishes in the Kick for a Cure Tournament in San Diego.
- Admitted into to the LA Premier League.
- 1st Place in the EPL division of the Angel City Soccer League (playing for league championship this Saturday)

As we enter 2011, our club is continuing to grow. We have big plans for the new year, so I want to let you know what will be happening....

1. As always, we'll be entering 3 teams in the Saturday 7 v 7 league at Santa Monica Airport (10 weeks, beginning in February). I will manage these teams, but I'll be looking for three guys to help with each team. Please let me know if you're interested in helping out with game day coaching and management.

2. Tom Bry and Pete Wasek will continue managing the 30+ Premier league team, which plays year round.

3. We will continue practicing on Monday nights at the Santa Monica Airport until January 10th. After that we will find a new field to use until we can return to the airport in April of 2011.

4. Starting in March or April, I'll be forming another 30+ team to play in the LA Municipal League. This team will allow more of our over 30 year old players to play competitive 11 aside matches and earn a spot on our Premier League team.

5. Ivan O'Neill will continue to manage our charitable activities. While we're happy to be organized to play a lot of soccer, we also want to give back to the community. Ivan will lead that effort and will be contacting you for help with this.

6. Rahoul Ghose continues to manage our websites. Please use the site as a resource for all club information. Rahoul is great about updating results and schedules and he writes our blog.

7. We subsidize some costs through small sponsorships and money we earn in our league, but our club is mostly funded through player dues. Playing on each of our teams costs money and Pete Wasek continues to manage our finances. With such a big club, it isn't easy to do, so please continue to pay your dues to Pete when he asks. Our leagues cost a lot of money, but we play on nice fields against excellent competition with good referees. This is hard to find and it's worth paying for. Our club does not make a profit. All money goes toward club expenses.

8. We will continue to recruit players in the off-season. If you have friends that you'd like to bring in, please let me know. We're looking for exceptional players. Please keep that in mind when you bring friends.

9. Angel City FC has a board of directors-- Dave Woirhaye, Kirby Adams, Rahoul Ghose, Pete Wasek and Myself. These guys donate extra time and work to organize the club and keep it running as well as it does. They are all volunteers and I thank them for their help.

I've enjoyed playing with you guys. It will take time to get to the top level, but we're on our way and are competitive everywhere we play. I'm proud of our club and I promise it will always be a club you can be proud of.

I'll keep you updated as we form all our teams for the next season.

All the best.

Ben Kull
newben@mac.com

ACSL Week 5

2010-11-14T08:38:00.001-08:00

With one week left in ACSL regular season play, three* teams have sealed their berths in the Cup Round. AWOL Select* sits on 12 points, three up on nearest rivals TWSS in La Liga division and five points above Angel City FC (who mathematically can still qualify).

The Swamp Donkeys* and Esjberg FC* are tied on 10 points in Serie A, four points above the AC Allstars.

And the EPL is still wide open with ACFC and Malibu tied at nine points and Del Rey City in striking range on seven points. Week 6 will decide the final three playoff spots and the seeding -- two teams with the best overall records earn a bye through the first round, while other contenders will face three matches in a single day to hoist the Cup.

ACSL 2010 FOOD BANK DRIVE

2010-11-01T16:18:00.000-07:00

Building on last year's successful food drive to support the Westside Food Bank, ACSL will again collect food items for the community this Fall, on Nov. 20 and Dec. 4. Because of your generosity, the next Ronaldo could eat your can of food, get strong, get good, win a World Cup, and build us all more fields with his take.

For the Spring, we'll ask you all to bring him some pre-conditioned cleats. More on that next season, but start saving your old gear. Our goal for the holiday season is to donate 300 food items.

Rules for donations: NO EXPIRED FOOD; NO glass please (except for baby food); Un-opened; Not individually wrapped; and Inner packaging intact.

Some ideas:

* Tuna, Vegetables, and Soup
* Fruits and Fruit Juices
* Pork & Beans
* Stews & Other Meats
* Pasta, Lentils, Pinto and other beans.
* Macaroni & Cheese & Packaged Dinners
* Instant Soups
* Hot and Cold Cereals
* Peanut Butter & other Nut Butters
* Nutritional Bars: protein, granola, energy
or breakfast bars

For those of you with lil' nippers, they could also use:

* Infant formula
* Jar foods – all flavors and stages
* Crackers, teething biscuits, and cookies
* Raisins & fruit snacks
* Juices: jars, cans, pouches and boxes
* Infant and children’s cereals

Thanks for your help and making ACSL a part of the community.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Angel City FC's Ivan O'Neill.

ACSL Week 3 Results

2010-10-31T10:16:00.001-07:00

Scores

Angel City FC 5 - That's What She Said 6
AWOL Select 4 - Del Rey City 90 2

AC Allstars 4 - Esjberg 3
Swamp Donkeys 6 - Typhoon FC 3

ACFC 3 - Real Talk 4
Malibu United 3 - Del Rey City 3

ACSL Week 2 Results

2010-10-24T09:13:00.000-07:00

SCORES

ACFC 10 - Del Rey City 1
Angel City 12 - Del Rey City 90 3
AC All-stars 4 - Typhoon 5

Swamp Donkeys 5 - Esbjerg 5
Malibu 10 - Real Talk 2
AWOL 5 - That's What She Said 1

NEXT WEEK'S MATCHES

9 AM: Angel City FC vs That's What She Said; AWOL Select vs Del Rey City
10 AM: AC Allstars vs Esjberg FC; Swamp Donkeys vs Typhoon FC
11 AM: ACFC vs Real Talk; Malibu United vs Del Rey City

Angel City kicks off ACSL with two wins

2010-10-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

Angel City kicked off its third season of the ACSL Saturday with two wins and a loss.

ACFC knocked off the defending Spring champs -- Malibu United -- 4-0, and sit tied for first with Del Rey City (who clobbered Real Talk 6-1) in the EPL.

Angel City FC took out AWOL Select 6-1 and sit tied with That's What She Said -- who embarrassed Del Rey City 90 6-1 -- in La Liga.

And the AC Allstars lost a tough match to eternal rivals the Swamp Donkeys 4-2. The Donkeys top Serie A followed by Esjberg FC, who narrowly defeated Typhoon FC 2-1.

SCORES

Del Rey City 6 - Real Talk 1
ACFC 4 - Malibu United 0

Del Rey City 90 1 - That's What She Said 6
Angel City FC 6 - AWOL Select 1

Typhoon 1 - Esbjerg 2
AC Allstars 2 - Swamp Donkeys 4

NEXT WEEK'S MATCHES

9 AM: AC Allstars vs Typhoon FC; Swamp Donkeys vs Esjberg FC
10 AM: ACFC vs Del Rey City; Malibu United vs Real Talk
11 AM: Angel City FC vs Del Rey City 90; AWOL Select vs That's What She Said

TOP ANGEL CITY SCORERS

Heitor Herculano - 7
Sammy Xaylitdet - 2
Craig Blois - 2
Marius Sandvik - 1

Three wins and two titles for ACFC 7s squads

2010-08-28T17:24:00.000-07:00

Angel City rounded out out the summer SMASL 7s season with three wins and two titles, a first for the club.

ACFC started the roll with a hard-fought, often scrappy 4-3 win over Del Rey City to take the Setanta Division cup. Down 2-0 early, ACFC rallied back on goals from David Woirhaye and Marius Sandvik. The squads then traded goals with Dan Klein netting a strike, before Craig Blois sealed the win -- and the title -- with a goal in the dying minutes. ACFC finished at 7-3-0 (including a voluntary default during the World Cup match between the US and Ghana). Logan Redlin -- who was named season MVP for his consistent performances between the posts throughout the summer season -- made several key saves in the close match.

Angel City FC -- which had captured the Sevilla Division title last week with a 5-2 win over Del Rey City Premier -- did not lie down on its laurels, taking a 4-2 win over a strong AWOL Select side to finish the season 8-1-1 (the one loss was a default during World Cup). Russ Muratov went on a scoring surge is search of the Angel City golden boot scoring title, netting a hat trick, while Michael Sharp scored a single. However Muratov's final season tally of 23 goals fell three shy of Woirhaye, who's single goal on the day boosted his total to 26 goals, handing the quick striker the golden boot.

The AC Allstars ended out the season with a 6-3 win over That's What She Said to take second place in the Santiago Division with a 7-3-0 record (including the World Cup default). Mike Gemballa and Volkert Besseling contributed braces with Klein and Blois adding singles of their own. A goal by Jonny Ibanez was disallowed due to some perceived contact in the goal mouth.

Registration for the spring SMASL season begins in November with play set to start in early February 2011. In the meantime 12 squads will be competing in the Angel City Soccer League starting Oct. 16 at Playa Vista. More info

August 28 matches:

Del Rey City (3) vs ACFC (4)
Goals: David Woirhaye, Marius Sandvik, Daniel Klein, Craig Blois

**ACFC are Setanta Divison champions with a 7-3-0 record

AWOL Select (2) vs Angel City FC (4)
Goals: Russ Muratov (3), Michael Sharp

**Angel City FC are Sevilla Division champions with a 8-1-1 record

That's What She Said (3) vs AC Allstars (6)
Goals: Michael Gemballa (2), Volkert Besseling (2), Daniel Klein, Craig Blois

**AC Allstars finish in second place in the Santiago Division with a 7-3-0 record

Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season: Week 10 (final standings)

David Woirhaye: 26 (golden boot award)
Russ Muratov: 23 (honorary mention)
Michael Sharp: 9
Daniel Klein: 9
Matt Onheiber: 7
Mike Barthel: 7
Dave Wardell: 7
Craig Blois: 7
Marius Sandvik: 6
Mike Gemballa: 6
Volkert Besseling: 5
Miguel Lopez: 5
Sammy Xaylitdet: 5
Ben Kull: 4
Jonny Ibanez: 3
Peter Wasek: 2
Nico: 2
Geoff Berlin: 2
Brad Miller: 2
Ian Worrell: 2
Daniel Stafford: 1
John Paul Meyer: 1
Freddie DeLeon: 1
Blake Nickle: 1
Mark: 1
Christian: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 2 (season MVP)

Niky's Sports comes on board as ACSL sponsor

2010-08-27T15:44:00.000-07:00

The Angel City Soccer League -- which resumes 7 v 7 play for a third successive season Oct. 16 at Playa Vista -- is pleased to announce that Niky's Sports has come on board as a league sponsor.

Niky's Sports is a Southern California based soccer company focused on meeting the high demands of the grassroots soccer enthusiast. Established in 1986, Niky's has since grown to six locations across Southern California plus a 7,000 Sq Ft warehouse to better serve their customers.

The company's latest store --- operated by manager Luis Orellana -- is located on the West Side at 11954 Wilshire Blvd, two blocks east of S. Bundy Drive. This shop features the same wide range of products as Niky's Flagship stores and also caters to local clubs, high schools, colleges and teams with great prices on team uniforms.

In 1999, Nikys-sports.com was launched. Through the web site Niky's are committed to providing the same grade of customer service that has made their shops No. 1 in California.

The ACSL welcome Niky's into the fold for the fall 2010 season. To date 11 of the 12 spots are filled with paid squads: ACFC*; AC Allstars*; Angel City*; AWOL Select*; Esjberg FC*; Real Talk*; That's What She Said*; Malibu United*; Swamp Donkeys*; Del Rey City*; and Del Rey City 2*. Typhoon FC is the last team on the list but the league is accepting wait-listed teams for that final spot.

Angel City on track for two division titles

2010-08-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

Angel City have sealed at least one division cup and are on target for a second with one match left in SMASL summer 7s action.

Angel City FC recovered from an early 2-0 deficit against rivals Del Rey City Premiere to storm back with five second-half goals and the team's seventh win this season. The 7-1-1 record pretty much ices the Sevilla Division title, with Angel City's nearest rivals at least four points behind with one match to go. Adding to the stats is the fact that the team's only loss came from a default during the first week of play (during World Cup). AWOL Select are the squad's final adversary.

ACFC also moved one step closer to a cup in the Setanta Division with a 7-3 win over the LA Lekers, bumping the record up to 6-3-0. Matador FC and Del Rey City -- the other two squads in contention for the title -- squared off to a 1-1 tie, leaving ACFC two points up on Del Rey going into the final match against ... you guessed it ... Del Rey. A win or a tie will hand ACFC the silverware.

And the AC Allstars capped the weekend with a 8-2 drubbing of FPO Footbal Club. The Allstars will likely face off against That's What She Said next week for second place in the Santiago Division which looks like it will go to Power of the Pack. A win will tie the Allstars and TWSS on 18 points ... but the home side will have two wins against their rivals, which would seal second.

See you next week for week 10 (the final week of SMASL summer play). Also up for grabs will be the Angel City FC golden boot. David Woirhaye currently leads the race with 25 goals followed closely by Russ Muratov with 20.

Registration for the spring SMASL season begins in November with play set to start in early February 2011. In the meantime 12 squads will be competing in the Angel City Soccer League starting Oct. 16 at Playa Vista. More info

August 21 matches:

LA Leker (3) vs ACFC (7)
Goals: David Woirhaye (4), Marius Sandvik (2), Michael Sharp

Del Rey City Premiere (2) vs Angel City FC (5)
Goals: Mike Barthel, Michael Sharp, Dave Wardell, Croig Blois, Blake Nickle

FPO Foobal Club (2) vs AC Allstars (8)
Goals: Michael Gemballa (3), Daniel Klein (2), Craig Blois, Sammy Xaylitdet,
Brad Miller

Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season: Week 9

David Woirhaye: 25
Russ Muratov: 20
Michael Sharp: 8
Matt Onheiber: 7
Mike Barthel: 7
Dave Wardell: 7
Daniel Klein: 7
Miguel Lopez: 5
Craig Blois: 5
Marius Sandvik: 5
Sammy Xaylitdet: 5
Ben Kull: 4
Mike Gemballa: 4
Volkert Besseling: 3
Jonny Ibanez: 3
Peter Wasek: 2
Nico: 2
Geoff Berlin: 2
Brad Miller: 2
Ian Worrell: 2
Daniel Stafford: 1
John Paul Meyer: 1
Freddie DeLeon: 1
Blake Nickle: 1
Mark: 1
Christian: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 2

ACFC, Angel City FC top divisions with two games left

2010-08-14T23:01:00.000-07:00

ACFC moved into a Setanta Division tie with Del Rey City Saturday with an important 6-3 win over Matador FC. The squad's two remaining games -- against the LA Lekers and Del Rey -- are vital to ACFC taking the title this season.

Meanwhile, Angel City FC moved one step closer to a Cup victory in the Sevilla Division with a 10-1 drubbing of McDermitt FC, bringing that team's record up to six wins, one loss and a tie -- four points up on nearest rivals TMS. Angel City face Del Rey City Premier and AWOL Select in their final two tough matches.

And the Allstars capped the winning weekend with a 5-1 win over MT United to stay close to the Santiago Division rivals Power of the Pack and That's What She Said. The Allstars are four points off first place and play FPO Football Club and TWSS in their final two summer matches.

August 14 matches (thanks to Tom Bry for collecting stats this week):

Matador FC (3) vs ACFC (6)
Goals: David Woirhaye (2), Michael Sharp (2), Daniel Klein, Craig Blois

McDermitt FC (1) vs Angel City FC (10)
Goals: Mark, Craig Blois, Russ Muratov (4), Mike Barthel (2),
David Woirhaye, Ian Worrel

MT United (1) vs AC Allstars (5)
Goals: David Woirhaye (3), Christian, Mike Barthel
Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season: Week 8

David Woirhaye: 21
Russ Muratov: 20
Matt Onheiber: 7
Dave Wardell: 6
Michael Sharp: 6
Miguel Lopez: 5
Daniel Klein: 5
Ben Kull: 4
Sammy Xaylitdet: 4
Volkert Besseling: 3
Marius Sandvik: 3
Mike Barthel: 6
Jonny Ibanez: 3
Craig Blois: 3
Peter Wasek: 2
Nico: 2
Geoff Berlin: 2
Ian Worrell: 2
Daniel Stafford: 1
Mike Gemballa: 1
John Paul Meyer: 1
Freddie DeLeon: 1
Brad Miller: 1
Mark: 1
Christian: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 2

ACFCs still vying for tops spots

2010-08-08T12:37:00.000-07:00

Angel City 7s squads are still in contention for top spots in the Santa Monica Adult Soccer League with just three weeks left to play.

Angel City FC moved one step closer to a trophy in the Sevilla Division with a convincing 7-1 win over Esquire FC, vaulting the team's record up to 5-1-1 (the squad's only loss came from the season opener, a 3-0 default). Angel City FC is four points up on its nearest rival -- AWOL Select (the league standings should reflect 3 points for a win) -- and plays McDermitt FC next week.

ACFC stayed within three points of the Setanta leaders -- Del Rey City -- with an 8-4 win over the VCA Rebels, and play second-place Matador FC next week (who are 1 point off the top). ACFC's record is now four wins and three losses in what is becoming a tight race.

And the AC Allstars suffered an unfortunate 2-1 loss the Power of the Pack, dropping their record to 4-3-0 in the Santiago Division. The team -- four points behind Power of the Pack -- will need to win its three remaining matches to have any hope of catching That's What She Said, who have six wins and a loss on the season for 18 points. The Allstars play MT United next week.

August 7 matches:

VCA Rebels (4) vs ACFC (8)
Goals: David Woirhaye (2), Russ Muratov (2), Daniel Klein, Ben Kull, Sammy Xaylitdet

Esquire FC (1) vs Angel City FC (7)
Goals: David Woirhaye (3), Miguel Lopez (2), Russ Muratov, Jonny Ibanez

Power of the Pack (2) vs AC Allstars (1)
Goals: Geoff Berlin

This coming week (August 7) sees the following match-ups:
Matador FC vs ACFC: TBA - TBA
McDermitt FC vs Angel City FC: TBA - TBA
MT United vs AC Allstars: TBA - TBA

Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season: Week 6

Russ Muratov: 16
David Woirhaye: 15
Matt Onheiber: 7
Dave Wardell: 6
Miguel Lopez: 5
Michael Sharp: 4
Daniel Klein: 4
Ben Kull: 4
Sammy Xaylitdet: 4
Volkert Besseling: 3
Marius Sandvik: 3
Mike Barthel: 3
Jonny Ibanez: 3
Peter Wasek: 2
Nico: 2
Geoff Berlin: 2
Daniel Stafford: 1
Mike Gemballa: 1
Craig Blois: 1
John Paul Meyer: 1
Freddie DeLeon: 1
Ian Worrell: 1
Brad Miller: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 2

Angel City 7s put three in the wins column

2010-07-31T20:47:00.000-07:00

Angel City exercised a manner of satisfying revenge Saturday knocking off all three squads the teams defaulted to during the first week of play ... which coincided with the USA - Ghana match. Guess pride in country during World Cup does eventually pay off.

ACFC moved to a 3-3-0 record, just three points off the Setanta leaders Del Rey City with a hard-fought, come-from-behind 4-3 win over SBSG. Angel City FC spanked the now second-place TMS 9-4 to move into first place in the Sevilla Division with a 4-1-1 record. And the AC Allstars toppled a chippy Ye Olde Kingshead squad 4-1 to move to 4-2-0 in the Santiago Division and third place, three points off leaders That's What She Said.

July 31 matches:

SBSG (3) vs ACFC (4)
Goals: Marius Sandvik, Michael Sharp, Daniel Klein, Mike Barthel

TMS (4) vs Angel City FC (9)
Goals: Miguel Lopez (2), Ian Worrell, Nico (2), Dave Wardell, Russ Muratov (3)

Ye Olde Kingshead (1) vs AC Allstars (4)
Goals: Jonny Ibanez, Geoff Berlin, Brad Miller, Michael Sharp

This coming week (August 7) sees the following match-ups:
VCA Rebels vs ACFC: TBA - TBA
Team Esquire vs Angel City FC: TBA - TBA
Power of the Pack vs AC Allstars: TBA - TBA

Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season: Week 6

Russ Muratov: 13
David Woirhaye: 10
Matt Onheiber: 7
Dave Wardell: 6
Michael Sharp: 4
Sammy Xaylitdet: 3
Ben Kull: 3
Volkert Besseling: 3
Daniel Klein: 3
Marius Sandvik: 3
Mike Barthel: 3
Miguel Lopez: 3
Jonny Ibanez: 2
Peter Wasek: 2
Nico: 2
Daniel Stafford: 1
Mike Gemballa: 1
Craig Blois: 1
John Paul Meyer: 1
Freddie DeLeon: 1
Ian Worrell: 1
Geoff Berlin: 1
Brad Miller: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 2

ACFC knocks off Cloverfield FC 3-2

2010-07-30T09:46:00.000-07:00

The Angel City FC over-30s squad closed its first half-season in the LAPL with a 3-2 win over mid-tablers Cloverfield FC Thursday night.

ACFC dropped an early goal but tied the match 1-1 just before halftime off a well struck free kick from Ben O'Meara just outside the box.

Matt Onheiber doubled the lead at the 67-minute mark off a pass from Brandon Cole with a blazing, low shot into the left corner of the goal. And Cole added a third himself, knocking in a cross from Marius Sandvik in the 81st minute.

That third goal was instrumental in the win as Cloverfield notched a second minutes from time. But ACFC held on for the win. O'Meara was named MVP of the match, while keeper Pete Marlenga made several fine stops throughout to keep the game close.

ACFC posted a 3-3-3 record in the nine games it played, but finished 10th out of 12 teams as the squad inherited the bottom-table record from the team it replaced midway through the 22-game season.

ACFC now plays in the LAPL Cup round Thursday, August 5 against a yet-to-be-determined opponent at Crossroads with an 8 PM start.

July 24 7s SMASL Results

2010-07-25T13:43:00.000-07:00

July 24 matches:

Del Rey City (2) vs ACFC (1)
Goal: Freddie DeLeon

AWOL Select (2) vs Angel City FC (2)
Goals: Dave Wardell, Russ Muratov

That's What She Said (1) vs AC Allstars (2)
Goals: Mike Barthel, Sammy Xaylitdet

This coming week (July 31) sees the following match-ups:

SBSG vs ACFC: 10:30 AM - Center
TMS vs Angel City FC: 11:30 AM - East
Ye Olde Kingshead vs AC Allstars: 12:30 PM - Center

Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season: Week 5

David Woirhaye: 10
Russ Muratov: 10
Matt Onheiber: 7
Dave Wardell: 5
Sammy Xaylitdet: 3
Ben Kull: 3
Volkert Besseling: 3
Peter Wasek: 2
Daniel Klein: 2
Michael Sharp: 2
Marius Sandvik: 2
Mike Barthel: 2
Mike Gemballa: 1
Miguel Lopez: 1
Daniel Stafford: 1
Jonny Ibanez: 1
Craig Blois: 1
John Paul Meyer: 1
Freddie DeLeon: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 2

ACFCer Mike Lewis launches Dead Heroes Clothing

2010-07-19T08:47:00.000-07:00

July 16th 2010 saw the launch of Dead Heroes Clothing and its debut range for Summer 2010.

Co-founded by Mike Lewis, guitarist in Lostprophets (and an ACFC alumni), this fresh new brand is one part modern streetwear, one part pop art culture, one part thrash metal, and with attention to detail culled from mod iconography.

With flat rate £3 shipping no matter how many items you order and no matter where you are in a world, Dead Heroes Clothing hopes to get shirts onto people in all four corners of the globe. The team hopes to follow up on its launch range with further new designs later in the year.

--
Dead Heroes Clothing
Email: info@deadheroesclothing.com
Web: www.deadheroesclothing.com
Twitter: @DeadHeroesHQ

ACFC loses nailbiter 5-4 to Coyotes

2010-07-19T08:25:00.000-07:00

Despite two inspired comeback attempts, the ACFC 11s dropped a nail-biting 5-4 decision to the Coyotes Saturday night at Crossroads during LAPL action.

Playing their second match over three days (thanks to the LAPL's lovely scheduling department), ACFC found themselves down 3-0 (2', 26', 30') after 30 minutes following a shaky defensive start on the back line.

But momentum started to shift in favor of Angel City on 34-minutes when Marius Sandvik headed home a David Woirhaye corner kick. Greg Medzger doubled that tally seven minutes later with a cracking shot outside the box, which curled inside the right post, low and past a sprawling Coyotes keeper, to make it a close 3-2 at the half.

The second 45 saw ACFC continue to up their game and 15 minutes in Woirhaye tied the score at 3-3 with a brilliant shot from the right side of goal.

The next 20 minutes saw both teams get even more aggressive on the ball. But the Coyotes struck next at the 80-minute mark, converting a corner kick, and then added a fifth four minutes later off a shot from the right side which eluded keeper Jonny Ibanez.

ACFC battled back with a scoring drive from midfielder Matt Onheiber, and had several chances turned away in the dying minutes by the Coyotes keeper, including one shot by Woirhaye, which was tipped away by a foot.

Final score 5-4 ... a darn sight better than the 7-1 loss ACFC suffered during a league qualifying match against the Coyotes in May.

ACFC's final season match will be Thursday, July 29 (yes 12 days away) against Cloverfield FC at Crossroads, with an 8 PM kickoff.

The LAPL Playoff Round schedule has yet to be announced.

July 17 7s Results: SMASL

2010-07-17T15:47:00.000-07:00

July 17 matches:

LA Lekers (3) vs ACFC (11)
Goals: David Woirhaye (4), Matt Onheiber (3), Marius Sandvik (2),
Craig Blois, OG

Del Rey City Premier (2) vs Angel City FC (6)
Goals: Dave Wardell (2), Russ Muratov (2), Mike Barthel, Sammy Xaylitdet

FPO Footbal Club (2) vs AC Allstars (11)
Goals: Ben Kull (3), Sammy Xaylitdet, Volkert Besseling (2), Mike Gemballa, Russ Muratov, Matt Onheiber, John Paul Meyer, OG

This coming week (July 24) sees the following match-ups:

Del Rey City vs ACFC: 10:30 AM - East
AWOL Select vs Angel City FC: 11:30 AM - East
That's What She Said vs AC Allstars: 12:30 PM - West

Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season: Week 4

David Woirhaye: 10
Russ Muratov: 9
Matt Onheiber: 7
Dave Wardell: 4
Ben Kull: 3
Volkert Besseling: 3
Peter Wasek: 2
Daniel Klein: 2
Michael Sharp: 2
Marius Sandvik: 2
Sammy Xaylitdet: 2
Mike Gemballa: 1
Miguel Lopez: 1
Daniel Stafford: 1
Jonny Ibanez: 1
Craig Blois: 1
Mike Barthel: 1
John Paul Meyer: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 2

July 10 7s Results: SMASL

2010-07-11T10:32:00.000-07:00

July 10 matches:

Matador FC (9) vs ACFC (2)
Goals: Matt Onheiber (2)

McDermott FC (0) vs Angel City FC (6)
Goals: Michael Sharp(2), Miguel Lopez, David Woirhaye, Dave Wardell, Russ Muratov

MT United (5) vs AC Allstars (6)
Goals: Jonny Ibanez, Daniel Klein (2), Dave Wardell, Volkert Besseling, David Woirhaye

This coming week (July 17) sees the following match-ups:

LA Lekers vs ACFC: 11:30 AM - East
Del Rey City Premier vs Angel City FC: 12:30 PM - West
FPO Footbal Club vs AC Allstars: 1:30 PM - East

Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season: Week 3

Russ Muratov: 6
David Woirhaye: 6
Matt Onheiber: 3
Peter Wasek: 2
Daniel Klein: 2
Michael Sharp: 2
Dave Wardell: 2
Volkert Besseling: 1
Miguel Lopez: 1
Daniel Stafford: 1
Jonny Ibanez: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 2

Angel City takes two 7s wins

2010-07-03T18:44:00.001-07:00

After dropping three 3-0 defaults last week to support the US national team in their efforts to move past the World Cup round of 16 -- as well as $120 in ref fees -- Angel City came back with two wins and a loss in week 3. (Seems national pride was not a concern for some squads ...)

Week 1 was again postponed, and possibly canceled due to a scheduling conflict between the league officials and the City of Santa Monica ... the second year in a row this has happened.

ACFC started the run with a hard-fought 2-0 win over the VCA Rebels with new keeper Logan Redlin minding the posts and recording the first shutout of the summer 7s season. Russ Muratov was back in form recording a brace.

The second match between Angel City FC and Team Esquire was equally difficult, with teams exchanging goals in a tight match before the home side broke away to a 7-3 win. Muratov and David Woirhaye each notched a hat trick, while Peter Wasek added a single off a curving shot from the left side. Redlin again was strong in goal.

By the third match, which saw many of the same players doing triple duty due to a July 4th long weekend absence of players, the AC Allstars ran out of steam losing a testy 10-4 match to Power of the Pack, who already racked up a 13-1 win over MT United last week.

This coming week sees the following match-ups:

Matador FC vs ACFC: 9:30 AM - West
McDermott FC vs Angel City FC: 10:30 AM - East
MT United vs AC Allstars: 11:30 AM - West

Top Goal Scorers: Summer 7s Season

Russ Muratov: 5
David Woirhaye: 4
Peter Wasek: 2
Matt Onheiber: 1
Daniel Stafford: 1

Shutouts

Logan Redlin: 1

ACFC 11s take second win of season topping second place FC Valhalla 3-2

2010-06-19T21:54:00.000-07:00

Despite missing several regulars Saturday night at the Santa Monica Airport, the ACFC over-30s squad took down Valhalla FC 3-2 with a combination of hard work and strong team play.

The squad seemed to like playing on the full size field again and made use of the extra space to play more of a passing game against the LA Premier League's second-place side. Backed by a strong defence, led by sweeper Miguel Lopez and stopper Peter Wasek, ACFC battled back and forth in the first half creating several chances. Keeper Ian Benyo was strong between the posts, took ownership of his box and distributed the ball well on the counterattack. Bryan Moore, on the right side fed several plays through the midfield after taking the ball off Valhalla strikers.

The midfield was well served by Brandon Cole and Greg Medzger, while Freddie DeLeon again created havoc for the Valhalla defenders with his speed.

The half time whistle saw the teams tied at 0-0. But ACFC's calm demeanor took a turn for the worse as the whistle for the start of the second half sounded, when Benyo turned his ankle as he entered the field in a fluke accident. About 10 minutes in, Benyo had to be replaced by central defender Wasek in goal, while Medzger slotted into the stopping role. Valhalla immediately pushed forward to test the new netminder and earned the first goal of the game off a cross from outside the box 15 minutes in. Wasek managed to get his fingertips to the ball and pushed it onto the post, but it deflected in.

Ironically instead of taking the goal to heart, ACFC went on a tear, racking up three straight goals in just over three minutes courtesy of Brad Miller and a brace from Jacob Tudela on 67, 68 and 70 minutes.

FC Valhalla managed to get one goal back about five minutes later on a three-man rush. But ACFC held on for the win, their second this season since joining the LAPL. Wasek, who was forced to make several saves in the dying minutes, was named MVP of the match by coach Billy Alarcon, and assistant coach Kirby Adams, who is currently recovering from an on-field injury.

The team's record now sits at two wins, two ties and a loss with four games remaining in the regular season. All previous game scores were inherited from the team ACFC replaced.

The squad next sees action Saturday, June 26 against FK Dinamo at Crossroads with a 7:30 PM kickoff.

ACFC takes second straight draw

2010-06-12T21:17:00.000-07:00

Playing old-time rivals Matador FC in a second game this week, the ACFC over-30s squad notched their second straight draw, coming back from a 3-1 second-half deficit to finish up 3-3.

ACFC started the match well, closing down the Matador strikers early and making several positive incursions into the opponents' goalmouth. In the later stages of the half the home side saw themselves up by a goal with David Woirhaye converting a Greg Medzger effort about 10 minutes from time.

The second half saw a minor breakdown in communication between the defence and midfield ... a predicament which resulted in three successive goals from a forward-pressing Matador.

But if ACFC's first three matches in the LA Premier League have shown anything, its that the squad has heart. The side gradually regained control of the ball -- and a large percentage of the overall possession. Forward checking saw recent acquisition Andrew MacDonald knock in a goal off a Dan Klein effort, after Klein took the ball up from the defensive area, combining a bit of individual ball skill with a large dose of determination.

About five minutes from the final whistle, MacDonald struck again, heading the ball past a sprawling Matador keeper off a long ball from Greg Medzger.

The team now has a record of one win, two ties and loss in their first four official LAPL outings.

ACFC next sees action June 19 against second-place FC Valhalla at the Santa Monica Airport field with a 7:30 pm kickoff time.

Angel City fights for Celtic FC 2-2 draw

2010-06-09T09:54:00.000-07:00

Celebrating a new sponsorship with Apache Rental Group and Coach Billy Alarcon's 29th birthday, the Angel City FC over-30s squad came ready to battle mid-table rivals Celtic FC Tuesday night at Crossroads.

And despite dropping an early 1-0 lead three minutes in off a quick break, the team put on an inspired showing throughout the match with crisp passing sequences through the forwards and a tighter defensive formation as the game went on. Freddie DeLeon had several opportunities in the box, using his deft touch and quick speed to outsmart the Celtic defenders.

The back line lost sweeper Kirby Adams midway through the half to an ankle turn while "Steamboat" was blocking a shot about 30 yards out. But Dan Klein stepped into the role nicely, keeping the defence centered. Keeper Peter Marlenga was again strong between the posts, fending off several airborne crosses through a crowd of large Celtic strikers.

David Woirhaye finally converted a Craig Blois play in the box at the 36-minute mark to tie the match 1-1 at the half, much to the joy of the large contingent of ACFC fans on hand to boost spirits, a group which included a quickly recovering Tom Bry.

The second half saw Celtic FC again take the lead with a shot at the 55-minute mark. But ACFC battled back with midfield standouts Matt Onheiber, Craig Blois, Ben Kull and Greg Medzger all containing counterattacks in the Celtic end.

ACFC lost a second defender to injury about 15-minutes in, when Blake Nickle was forced to retire with chest pains after a collision near the ACFC goal ... he has since been diagnosed with a cracked vertebrae and possibly three cracked ribs and is expected to be out for an undetermined period of time to recover.

The back line was then changed a second time to Leo Wallach, Brian Moore, Rahoul Ghose and Dan Klein.

The final minutes of the second half saw end-to-end action, with ACFC chances and serious saves made by Marlenga at the home end.

Ben O'Meara notched the tying goal off a David Woirhaye run at 85 minutes to earn the point. But either team could have taken the win.

ACFC next see action the Saturday at Crossroads against longtime rivals Matador FC with a 6 PM kickoff.

Angel City sees silver twice in San Diego

2010-06-06T19:50:00.000-07:00

Competing in the Men's Open and Men's B Divisions of the 2010 Kick for a Cure 6 v 6 Tourney in San Diego this past weekend, Angel City FC and ACFC both qualified for the Championship final but had to settle for silver for the second year running.

Angel City FC started slow Saturday racking up a 1-1 tie (Dan Klein) with TDAC Rovers and a tough 2-1 (Marius Sandvik) loss against the SD Storm Select. Sunday was do or die for the squad, which needed a win against Cortina FC for a chance to play in the Championship round. The match was close with Angel City finally breaking free in the second half to take a hard-fought 4-3 win off of goals from Ben Kull, Kirby Adams and David Woirhaye (the fourth was an own goal off a cross from the sidelines).

Coached by Billy Alarcon, Angel City met SD Storm Select for a second time in the final, going 2-2 through regular time and an OT period before moving on to the dreaded shoot-out tiebreaker, where the team was forced to settle for second ... again. Marius Sandvik and David Woirhaye struck for the home side during the match.

ACFC, in the Men's B Division, met less resistance on the Saturday, taking wins against FUBAR (which featured several younger teens) 5-0 (Marc Salomon; PK, Craig Blois (2), Marc Salomon, Mike Barthel), and a more competitive SBFC Managers 4-3, with a pair of goals from Mike Barthel and a single from Craig Blois in the second match, as well as a helpful own goal following a breakaway by Salomon.

Sunday saw ACFC face off against Pacific twice, once in regular play at 8 AM, and a second time in the finals. The early game saw a more disjointed side lose 4-0 to Pacific. But in the final ACFC finally took coach David Alarcon's words of wisdom to heart. The undermanned side stepped up with an injured Peter Wasek pitching in as goalie. Strong defence and a mobile midfield saw a much more competitive game where either side could have won. Pacific notched the lone goal mid-way through the first half, but ACFC pressed to the final whistle for the equalizer, generating several goal scoring opportunities. Lady luck did not shine down though.

All in all it was a great tourney and the club wants to thank the Kick for a Cure organizers for being such great hosts.

Special kudos to Peter Marlenga, who played seven matches between the posts for both squads, and to the Alarcon boyz for organizing and coaching the squads.

ACSL Playoff Results

2010-05-30T22:25:00.000-07:00

Quarterfinals

ACFC (2) vs AWOL Select (1)
Goals: Nico Voigtlaender, David Woirhaye

Semi-Finals

ACFC (3) vs Malibu United (4)
Goals: Custis Smith (2), Nico Voigtlaender

Consolation Finals

Typhoon FC (12) vs ACFC (7)
Goals: David Woirhaye (5), Blake Nickle (2)

ACFC makes ASCL Cup Round

2010-05-23T19:15:00.000-07:00

It wasn't easy ... and some might even say it wasn't pretty ... but despite being forced to play a man down for almost half a match, ACFC came back from an early 3-1 deficit against That's What She Said to take second place in the EPL with an inspired and gritty 5-4 final tally.

Miguel Lopez and David Woirhaye each notched a brace while Dave Wardell slotted in a single on the day. Volkert Besseling stepped between the posts for the match and made some quality saves.

Three of the ACFC goals were earned short-handed after an ACFC striker was red-carded for his behavior following an incident in the box.

ACFC will now face AWOL Select in quarter-final Cup Round at 2 PM, Sunday, May 30 and must win to advance to the semis. A win will pit the team against Malibu United (the top seeded first place squad) for a berth in the Cup Finals and a chance to reclaim the prestigious Tom Bry Honorary Cup.

The Swamp Donkeys (who topped the EPL after 20th Century Fox defaulted their week 6 match-up) face off against Del Rey City 90 in the other quarterfinal for a chance to play Typhoon FC in the semis.

Angel City FC -- who were out of contention for a playoff spot in La Liga -- did not fare well in their last match against Real Talk, losing a 4-1 decision with the lone home tally coming from Besseling. Angel City finished up the season in third purely by virtue of a +1 better goal differential than the fourth-place Real Talk. Malibu United and Del Rey City 90 took the top two spots in the division.

The AC Allstars, who also had no playoff hopes in Serie A, finished on a positive note, knocking off the LA Rovers 3-1 to stay in third. Jonny Ibanez wrapped two goals around a single strike from Mike Barthel to end the season. Typhoon FC and AWOL Select took the top two Serie A spots.

All three Angel City squads will return to Santa Monica Adult League Action on Saturdays starting June 19 at the Santa Monica Airport fields.

ACFC wins LAPL premiere 4-2 against O'Briens

2010-05-20T22:41:00.000-07:00

The ACFC over-30s squad are already moving up in the LA Premier League rankings after taking a 4-2 win against O'Briens FC Thursday night in the team's league debut.

The squad dominated play in the first half, creating numerous chances, and notched their first goal at the nine-minute mark with Freddie DeLeon converting a David Woirhaye cross.

Continued pressure in the second forced O'Briens to score an own goal at the 48- minute mark -- with a defender trying to deflect a shot. But the Irish side finally knocked one in themselves eight minutes later. Angel City quickly regained the two-goal lead with Matt Onheiber scoring off a Leo Wallach throw-in soon after.

O'Brien's came within a goal at 64 minutes after a scramble in the box, but Brandon Cole sealed the win minutes later, heading in a low struck corner kick from Ben Kull. Final tally ... 4-2.

Dan Klein was named MVP of the game for his strong defensive role as sweeper throughout the match. Pete Wasek and Rahoul Ghose each earned a yellow card during the more scrappy moments of the match.

Angel City FC, who now move up to 10th place in the 12-team LAPL (having taken over for the now defunct FC 90 mid-season), now face veterans Avanti FC next Thursday at Crossroads with an 8 PM kickoff. Avanti beat Hollywood United this week to move into first place with an impressive overall record of 11 wins, two ties and a loss.

Test Predicts Risk for an Ankle Sprain During Sports

2010-05-17T11:19:00.000-07:00

This simple test can help predict your risk for an ankle sprain

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide
Updated April 06, 2010

An ankle sprain is one of the most common sports injuries for athletes who play field or court sports. In fact, according to one of the largest descriptive epidemiological studies of ankle sprain in the United States, the majority of sports ankle sprains occur during basketball, with football, soccer and running following far behind.

If you play basketball, you might be interested in a simple test to predict your risk of an ankle sprain. Researchers found that a simple, inexpensive screening tool can predict which athletes may be more likely to have an ankle injury and developed a simple training routine to help reduce that risk.

The study found that athletes who were unable to complete a simple single-leg balance exercise were two-and-a-half times more likely to have an ankle sprain during the subsequent season than those who could complete the test.

In this study, 230 college and high school athletes who participated in football, soccer and volleyball were screened during their sports physicals using the Single-leg balance test.

The Single-Leg Balance Test

The single-leg balance test required that the athletes close their eyes for ten seconds while standing barefoot on one foot, keeping the other knee bent and not touching the weight-bearing leg.

The test was considered "positive" if the athlete was unable to perform the test on either one or both legs.

The participants were followed through the sports season to record any incidence of ankle sprains during sports participation. Over a 14-week season, these 230 athletes reported 28 ankle sprains. The study results indicated that athletes with a positive single-leg balance test result were significantly more likely to be among those reporting an ankle sprain.

The researchers concluded that although the single-leg balance test served as a predictor of ankle injury, the exact mechanism responsible for this increased risk of injury remains unknown.

Ankle Sprains Prevention and Treatment Strategies

If you play field or court sports and don't score well on the single-leg balance test, it would be a good idea to take additional preventive measures to reduce your risk of an ankle injury. Learn what causes a sprain, how to avoid one, and how you can recover faster if you do sprain your ankle.

* Diagnose and Treat Ankle Sprains
Do you know what to do if you sprain your ankle?
* Ankle Sprain Rehab Exercises
If you suffer a sprain, this program can help you heal faster.
* Prevent Ankle Sprains
This simple exercise helps reduce the risk of ankle sprain.

ACSL Breakdown after Week 5

2010-05-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

EPL

There are three teams tied for first: Swamp Donkeys, 20th Century Fox and ACFC, all with 9 points off of three wins and two losses.

However, Swamp Donkeys lead with a GD of +7 followed by 20th Century with +4, and ACFC with +2. The 6-1 win against 20th Century helped a lot this week in the GD department, but the squad needs a win next week against That's What She Said to ensure a playoff spot (they are not in contention). The SDs and 20th Cen play in the other game, so someone's going to lose points. An ACFC win will guarantee a spot.

La Liga

With their close 3-2 win today against Angel City FC, Malibu United has already qualified for the playoffs. Del Rey City 90's 7-5 loss against Real Talk kept them in second at nine points while Angel City sits in third with six points. If Malibu United beats Del Rey next week Angel City still has a chance with a high scoring win against Real Talk. Del Rey's current GD is +5 while Angel City's GD sits at -2. It's a long-shot, but possible.

Serie A

Both AWOL Select and Typhoon have qualified for the playoffs. The AC Allstars have no chance of overtaking either team and will likely decide third and fourth in their game against the LA Rovers ... it's just pride at stake. The Allstars are only one point ahead.

Games: Week 5

ACFC (6) vs 20th Century Fox (1)
Goal Scorers: Volkert Besseling (2), David Woirhaye (2), Kirby Adams, Ivan O'Neill

Angel City FC (2) vs Malibu United (3)
Craig Blois, Nico Anderson

AC Allstars (1) vs Typhoon FC (7)
Mike Gemballa

A note from coach Billy Alarcon

2010-05-16T11:04:00.000-07:00

I want to take this opportunity to....

CONGRATULATE you!!! Tonight, about 20 minutes after our game ended, I was contacted by the commissioner of the Premier League. He officially invited us to join the very prestigious LA Premier League. (For those of you who didn't make it out tonight, we won 3-1.)

We should hold our heads up very high boys. Not just for the way we played tonight, but because of HOW we play. We play hard and our work ethic is strong and that shows in our performance on the pitch.

This is a huge accomplishment for a still pretty young club. We owe most of this if not all of this to Ben Kull. His hard work and endless hours of devotion and leg work to not one but MANY squads helped build a club out of an idea at a wedding in northern California just two years ago.

In addition to BK's hard work, blood, sweat and I am pretty sure at least a few tears, this club has developed large enough to get noticed by this very competitive league. Don't get me wrong, you guys, which most of our 30's squad has been there from the beginning, have helped keep the integrity in which we were formed, in tact.

Anyway, congrats boys!! Mike will be contacting me tomorrow with all the details. But basically we are jumping into their season which has 8 games left. And at the end of that we will be participating in their Cup, which is similar to the LA Muni playoffs. So we have plenty of competitive football ahead of us. As soon as I get all the details I will forward them to all of you ASAP. But be ready for a game this coming week.

Once again, you guys played amazing tonight and need to remember that we are capable of playing like that week in and week out. More to come...

¡¡Viva ACFC!!

coach

ACFC earns an LA Premier League spot

2010-05-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

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.

ACFC 11s play LA Premier League tryout

2010-05-12T10:03:00.000-07:00

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.

ACFC 7s results

2010-05-10T08:47:00.000-07:00

ACFC 4 vs Swamp Donkeys 1
(2 win, 2 losses | currently in third place in EPL)

Angel City FC 1 vs Del Rey City 90 2
(2 wins, 2 losses | currently in third place in La Liga)

AC Allstars 3 vs AWOL Select 7
(1 win, 1 tie, 2 losses | currently in third place in Serie A)

The eight goals scored were from: Blake Nickle, Mike Barthel, Craig, Nico, Jonny Ibanez, Ivan O'Neill, Mike G, Matt O.

Ahhh ... World Cup ... nuff said

2010-05-04T11:17:00.000-07:00

UMBRO website

ACFC takes trio of 7s wins

2010-05-04T10:26:00.000-07:00

Congrats to the three home entries in the Angel City Soccer League. The trio of squads all notched tight one-goal victories Sunday at Playa Vista to move one step closer to a playoff spot. Now at the mid-season point, each squad has three return matches left.

ACFC 2 vs That's What She Said 1
(1 win, 2 loses | currently in third place in EPL)

Angel City FC 5 vs Real Talk 4
(2 wins, 1 loss | currently tied for first in La Liga)

AC Allstars 4 vs LA Rovers 3
(1 win, 1 tie, 1 loss | currently tied for second in Serie A)

The 11 goals scored were all single efforts from: Ivan O'Neill, Greg Metzger, Volkert Besseling, Pete Marlenga, Dave Wardell, Miguel Lopez, Mike Barthel, Custis Smith, Jonny Ibanez and Daniel Stafford.

Thanks to Ben Kull for getting me the stats.

ACFC Practices Resume in May

2010-04-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

Angel City open practices ($5 drop-in fee) will resume May 6 at Playa Vista running on Thursday nights through June 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Practices then switch to Wednesday nights June 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM and run until August 11.

Complete information can be found on the ACFC Fixtures page.

An announcement on exclusive over-30s 11s practices will be released shortly. Two to three sessions will be scheduled in June following the the KICK FOR A CURE CHARITY SOCCER 7s TOURNEY in San Diego, June 5 - 6. The LA Municipal League resumes in early July. These 11s practices will be by invite only and are mandatory for anyone wanting to play on the 11s side.

Ben Kull steps down as ACFC Manager

2010-04-24T16:28:00.001-07:00

ACFC would like to extend its thanks to Ben Kull for all the time and hard work he put into the founding and managing the LA-based soccer club. After two years of tireless efforts, Kull has decided to put more time into his on-field ACFC successes as a mainstay on both the over-30 11s side and in 7 v 7 league and tourney action.

Kull rebranded the Shockers in 2008 into what is now Angel City FC and saw the club's trio of squads rack up a bunch of accolades during his two year tenure with coach Billy Alarcon, including an LA Municipal League and Cup Championship, two Santa Monica Adult 7 v 7 league cups and an ACSL division championship.

Kull was also instrumental in the formation of the Angel City Soccer League, which filled in the playing gaps when other adult leagues were on break. The second season is currently in progress after a highly successful inaugural winter session.

The club now supports a roster of about 50 players and looks forward to continuing on with Alarcon assuming the dual role of manager and coach, with the help of ACFC board members Kirby Adams, David Woirhaye, Pete Wasek, Rahoul Ghose and Kull.

Kull's managerial skills will be sorely missed. He will continue to look after the 7s squads competing in the Santa Monica League and the ACSL.

ACFC over-30s 11s squad recruiting

2010-04-24T14:36:00.000-07:00

Angel City FC is on the look-out for new soccer talents -- goalies, defenders, midfielders and strikers -- for the over-30s 11s squad which competes in the LA Municipal League.

If you are interested in trying out for a great local club, please fill out the Player Information Form to arrange a spot at the next convenient practice through Manager/Coach Billy Alarcon.

Prior competitive experience and a respectable level of fitness are required. League play resumes in July.

News about upcoming 11s specific practices, scrimmages and the league will be released shortly by Alarcon, the newly named Club Manager, who steps into the role following a successful first few years under the tutelage of Ben Kull, who conceived and built the club from the ground up. Kull will thankfully be staying with ACFC as an 11s player likely in a holding midfielder role.

7 v 7 season wrap-up

2010-04-10T18:35:00.000-07:00

RESULTS: April 10, 2010

ACFC (0) vs LA Lekers (4)

Del Rey City (4) vs Angel City FC (2)
Goals: David Woirhaye, Miguel Lopez

AC Allstars (6) vs FPO Football Club (1)
Goals: Volkert Besseling, Dan Klein (3), John Gillen, Ben Kull

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

38 David Woirhaye
24 Marius Sandvik
12 Luis Deveze
10 Anthony D'Marco
9 Daniel Klein
9 John Gillen
7 Mike Gemballa
6 Russ Muratov
5 Nahum Navas
5 Volkert Besseling
5 Ben Kull
4 Ronnie Roman
4 Peter Marlenga
4 Craig Nichols
4 Miguel Lopez
3 Nico
2 Pete Wasek
2 Ian Worrel
2 Matt Onheiber
2 Kirby Adams
2 John Paul Meyer
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Lazaro DeOliveira
1 Blake Nickle
1 Dan Stafford
1 Greg Medsker

ACFC 7s take pair of wins

2010-04-04T21:03:00.000-07:00

Game recap: Peter Marlenga

The first game we went down 0-3 right away, then scored a spirited 4 in a row to be up at half. The second half was an obvious defensive battle as no goals were scored by either team. Everyone on Angel City hustled their asses off, and with a few good saves thrown in there, we pulled out a close one.

The second game saw the team struggle with a few defensive let downs and also missed offensive opportunities abound. Overall it was a rough game.

The third game was a good time seeing lots of different players score and putting Angel City above .500 for the day. Volkert and Manos capitalized on a few opportunities but left many on the table as well.

Overall we were 2-1 on the day. Ben Kull coached well and also got in some playing time too!

RESULTS: April 3, 2010

ACFC (4) vs Matador FC (3)
Goals: David Woirhaye (3), Craig Nichols

Dinosaurs of Reggae (7) vs Angel City FC (1)
Goals: John Paul Meyer

AC Allstars (8) vs MT United (2)
Goals: Volkert Besseling (2), David Woirhaye, John Gillen, Mike Gemballa,
Daniel Stafford, Dan Klein, Greg Medsker

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

37 David Woirhaye
24 Marius Sandvik
12 Luis Deveze
10 Anthony D'Marco
8 John Gillen
7 Mike Gemballa
6 Russ Muratov
6 Daniel Klein
5 Nahum Navas
4 Ronnie Roman
4 Ben Kull
4 Peter Marlenga
4 Craig Nichols
4 Volkert Besseling
3 Nico
3 Miguel Lopez
2 Pete Wasek
2 Ian Worrel
2 Matt Onheiber
2 Kirby Adams
2 John Paul Meyer
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Lazaro DeOliveira
1 Blake Nickle
1 Dan Stafford
1 Greg Medsker

ACFC 7s: Tie, Win and a Loss

2010-03-27T17:52:00.000-07:00

RESULTS: March 27, 2010

ACFC (4) vs LA Peru (4)
Goals: David Woirhaye, Nico, John Paul Meyer, Kirby Adams
Assists: David Woirhaye

Team Esquire (4) vs Angel City FC (5)
Goals: David Woirhaye (2),Nico (2), John Gillen
Assists: David Woirhaye, Nico, Matt Onheiber, Mike Gemballa

AC Allstars (2) vs Mar Vista sss-Keeta (5)
Goals: David Woirhaye (2)
Assists: Mike Gemballa

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

33 David Woirhaye
24 Marius Sandvik
12 Luis Deveze
10 Anthony D'Marco
7 John Gillen
6 Mike Gemballa
6 Russ Muratov
5 Nahum Navas
5 Daniel Klein
4 Ronnie Roman
4 Ben Kull
4 Peter Marlenga
3 Nico
3 Craig Nichols
3 Miguel Lopez
2 Volkert Besseling
2 Pete Wasek
2 Ian Worrel
2 Matt Onheiber
2 Kirby Adams
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Lazaro DeOliveira
1 Blake Nickle
1 John Paul Meyer

ACFC 7s drop two, win one

2010-03-20T21:13:00.000-07:00

ACFC's current top scorer David Woirhaye netted two hat-tricks and a single during play Saturday to bring his season's total to 28 goals.
Photo: Marius Sandvik

RESULTS

ACFC (7) vs FC Braziliense (9)
Goals: David Woirhaye (3), Ben Kull (2), Blake Nickle, Ronnie Roman
Assists: Ronnie Roman, David Woirhaye

LA Rovers (2) vs Angel City FC (7)
Goals: David Woirhaye (3), Peter Marlenga, Ian Worrel, Miguel Lopez,
Matt Onheiber
Assists: Miguel Lopez (2), Lazaro DeOliveira (2), Brandon Cole, Matt Onheiber

AC Allstars (2) vs FC Montalban (8)
Goals: Miguel Lopez, David Woirhaye
Assists: Volkert Besseling

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

28 David Woirhaye
24 Marius Sandvik
12 Luis Deveze
10 Anthony D'Marco
6 Mike Gemballa
6 John Gillen
6 Russ Muratov
5 Nahum Navas
5 Daniel Klein
4 Ronnie Roman
4 Ben Kull
4 Peter Marlenga
3 Craig Nichols
3 Miguel Lopez
2 Volkert Besseling
2 Pete Wasek
2 Ian Worrel
2 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Lazaro DeOliveira
1 Blake Nickle

Postponed 11s match rescheduled

2010-03-17T11:24:00.001-07:00

Slamdance FC vs ACFC
Monday, April 5 | 7:10 PM | John Ferraro #6

It's going to be a busy week as ACFC also face Lions Soccer on Wednesday, April 7

ACFC 7s: loss, win, tie

2010-03-13T18:54:00.001-08:00

ACFC started this week's trio of matches plagued by what has become an early game stigma for Angel City 7s in the past ... a lack of intensity and concentration ... and the result was a disappointing 7-3 loss to Del Rey City Premier.

While the squad did notch a trio of goals courtesy of club scoring leader Marius Sandvik (24 total on the season), they never seemed entirely in the game and succumbed on several occasions to costly mistakes. The good news is this was ACFC's first loss of the season and the team's 4-1-1 record still sees them tied for first place in the Setanta Division with Matador FC at 9 points. ACFC's GD is +16 to Matador's +9. ACFC next sees action against FC Braziliense March 20.

Angel City FC took the previous loss in stride and mopped up an inexperienced Brentwood Hood side 10-1 to improve their record to four wins and two losses.

Luis Deveze and a spirited (or some might say uncaged) Peter Marlenga each netted a hat trick with Mike Gemballa adding a brace and Ian Worrel and Miguel Lopez singles.

Angel City FC now sit in third place in the Sevilla Division, two points behind Dinosours of Reggae and Del Rey City. The squad faces the LA Rovers next week.

The final game, a rematch between the AC Allstars and That's What She Said (the only team to beat the Allstars this season) was a tough one which saw the home side up 2-0 at the half off strikes from Dan Klein and Russ Muratov.

That's What She Said bounced back in the second with a header off a corner and a strike from the side on the break. But either side could have notched the win at any time. The Allstars connected with the post or cross bar on four occasions, and the side even landed one in the net before the final whistle, but it was called back on a foul.

The final 2-2 tie still leaves the Allstars alone at the top of the Santiago Division, one point in front of FC Montalban and That's What She Said. The Allstars face FC Montalban next week.

RESULTS

ACFC (3) vs Del Rey City Premier (7)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (3)
Assists: Blake Nickle, Miguel Lopez, Ben Kull

Brentwood Hood (10) vs Angel City FC (1)
Goals: Luis Deveze (3), Peter Marlenga (3), Michael Gemballa (2),
Ian Worrel, Miguel Lopez
Assists: Volkert Besseling, Michael Gemballa, Luis Deveze, Dan Stafford,
Miguel Lopez (2), Pete Wasek

AC Allstars (2) vs That's What She Said (2)
Goals: Russ Muratov, Daniel Klein
Assists: Daniel Klein, Mike Gemballa

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

24 Marius Sandvik
21 David Woirhaye
12 Luis Deveze
10 Anthony D'Marco
6 Mike Gemballa
6 John Gillen
6 Russ Muratov
5 Nahum Navas
5 Daniel Klein
3 Craig Nichols
3 Ronnie Roman
3 Peter Marlenga
2 Volkert Besseling
2 Ben Kull
2 Pete Wasek
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Lazaro DeOliveira
1 Ian Worrel
1 Miguel Lopez

ACFC 11s take first win of season

2010-03-10T23:49:00.000-08:00

The ACFC 11s over-30 squad finally notched one in the win column with a hard fought 1-0 decision against Slamdance FC Wednesday night at Griffith Park.

Angel City came to play despite the unseasonably cold weather and winds, putting on a hard-checking counterattacking game while maintaining a strong back line.

Bolstered by some strong goalkeeping by Peter Marlenga -- who notched the squad's first shutout this season, ACFC struck first at the 23-minute mark off a long ball from Marius Sandvik. Ben Kull took the ball into the box and chipped a lovely ball over a scrambling keeper and into the net. Kull was named MVP of the match.

At times the game was chippy, but despite three yellow cards, Angel City held their cool and shut down the Slamdance offense with diving blocks in the box and tough checks in the mid-field.

ACFC had the better scoring opportunities and even popped a second goal in near the final whistle ... but it was called back on an offside.

ACFC's first encounter with Slamdance FC earlier this season was postponed due to heavy rain.

The squad now face the Burbank Red Machine in a return match March 17 at Griffith Park with a 7:10 kickoff.

GAME STATS

ACFC (1) vs SLAMDANCE FC (0)

Goal: Ben Kull
Assist: Marius Sandvik
Shutout: Peter Marlenga
MVP: Ben Kull

Yellow Cards: Dan Klein, Ben Kull, Russ Muratov

ACFC recruits for new women's squad

2010-03-09T10:42:00.000-08:00

Always a leader in the ACFC roster, sweeper Kirby Adams and wife Tomoko have taken it upon themselves to forge into new football territory for the club.

With the birth of their daughter Kaitlin Akiko Adams last week, ACFC can now plan on adding a new women's squad to the club ... in about 16 years. Kaitlin appears to have taken to the club colors and is already donning what appear to be the latest in adidas cleats for tykes.

Congrats to Kirby and Tomoko on their new addition to the ACFC family.

Mid-season matches post two wins and a tough loss

2010-03-06T19:48:00.000-08:00

Angel City 7s squads hit the mid-season in stride with two convincing wins and a tough loss.

ACFC retained its lossless record posting a 13-2 blasting of the LA Lekers, with Marius Sandvik finally putting his right foot to use ... Sandvik broke a club record for goals scored in a single match, with eight. David Woirhaye added a hat-trick while Ben Kull and Lazaro DeOliveira rounded out the scoring with singles.

The squad sits in first place with five game to go boasting a record of four wins and a tie.

Angel City FC hit the fields next against cross-town rivals Del Rey City, tied for first place on points with three wins and a loss. Angel City kicked off the match well, leading 2-0 at the half off goals from Sandvik and Anthony D'Marco. But the squad lapsed in the second allowing four successive goals. D'Marco and Woirhaye notched singles to tie the game, but a late goal handed Del Rey the win, leaving Angel City FC in second place with three wins and two losses.

The AC Allstars rounded out the day with their fourth straight win, knocking off FPO Footbal Club 12-1. Russ Muratov led with five goals followed by Volkert Besseling and D'Marco with braces, and singles from Daniel Klein and Mike Gemballa. FPO notched two goals, one unfortunately being an own goal.

The Allstars 4-1 record leaves them tied for first and set to meet the only squad to beat them this season ... That's What She Said ... next week.

ACFC teams return to play March 13 for the second half of the 10-match season.

RESULTS

ACFC (13) vs LA Lekers (2)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (8), David Woirhaye (3), Ben Kull, Lazaro DeOliveira
Assists: Lazaro DeOliveira (3), David Woirhaye (3), Ben Kull, Kirby "Pops" Adams

Del Rey City (5) vs Angel City FC (4)
Goals: Anthony D'Marco (2), Marius Sandvik, David Woirhaye
Assists: Luis Deveze, Marius Sandvik, Ben Kull

AC Allstars (12) vs FPO Footbal Club (1)
Goals: Russ Muratov (5), Anthony D'Marco (2),Volkert Besseling (2), Mike Gemballa, Daniel Klein, OG
Assists: Daniel Klein, Volkert Besseling, Mike Gemballa, Russ Muratov

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

21 David Woirhaye
21 Marius Sandvik
10 Anthony D'Marco
9 Luis Deveze
6 John Gillen
5 Russ Muratov
5 Nahum Navas
4 Daniel Klein
4 Mike Gemballa
3 Craig Nichols
3 Ronnie Roman
2 Volkert Besseling
2 Ben Kull
2 Pete Wasek
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Lazaro DeOliveira

Angel City faces mixed bag of weather ... results

2010-02-27T15:09:00.000-08:00

Angel City 7s squad faced a mixed bag of weather and results Saturday at the Santa Monica Airport.

ACFC kicked off the day under showers facing a tough Matador FC squad in a back-and-forth match which saw both sides leading at some point. Marius Sandvik led the side with a hat-trick, while David Woirhaye and Ben Kull added singles. Kull's tally game minutes before the final whistle to tie the match 5-5.

As the rains subsided Angel City FC faced an even harder prospect in the Dinosours of Reggae and quickly found themselves down 5-1 at the half. Several goals came off initial keeper saves which weren't cleared in time by the defence or mid-field. Angel City came on strong in the second half to try and tie the match, notching two goals and allowing none. But the squad couldn't recover from the first half deficit and fell 5-3. Craig Nichols scored a brace while Woirhaye added his second single of the day. The team showed a lot of spirit.

Under sunshine, the third match saw the AC Allstars facing what looked to be a tough MT United side, one of the four squads tied for first place in the Santiago division. But despite dropping an early goal when the defense failed to pick up a striker in the box, the Allstars took control of the initially physical game. Up 3-1 at the half off goals from Pete Wasek, John Gillen and Michael Gemballa, the Allstars added five unanswered goals in the second to finish out the day 8-1. Gillen added another pair, Wasek a single, Nichols a single and Volkert Besseling a lone tally.

The Allstars, with three wins and a loss, are now tied with two other squads for first place in the Santiago division -- FC Montalban and That's What She Said -- but the side narrowly has the best goal differential (+16).

Angel City FC, with three wins and a loss in the Sevilla Division, are tied for first with Del Rey United and the Dinosours of Reggae but also have a slightly better GD (+19)

ACFC remains undefeated in the Setanta Division with three wins and a tie, and are tops with a two-point lead over their nearest rivals, Matador FC.

ACFC teams return to play March 6 with only one match left before mid-season.

RESULTS

ACFC (5) vs Matador FC (5)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (3), Ben Kull, David Woirhaye
Assists: Blake Nickle, Craig Nichols, Kirby Adams

Dinosours of Reggae (5) vs Angel City FC (3)
Goals: Craig Nichols (2), David Woirhaye
Assists: Matt Onheiber, Ben Kull

AC Allstars (8) vs MT United (1)
Goals: John Gillen (3), Pete Wasek (2), Mike Gemballa,
Craig Nichols, Volkert Besseling
Assists: Dan Stafford

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

17 David Woirhaye
12 Marius Sandvik
9 Luis Deveze
6 John Gillen
6 Anthony D'Marco
5 Nahum Navas
3 Craig Nichols
3 Ronnie Roman
3 Daniel Klein
3 Mike Gemballa
2 Pete Wasek
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams
1 Ben Kull

Angel City Soccer League gearing up for Spring

2010-02-25T10:34:00.000-08:00

The Angel City Soccer League is currently contacting previous squads that were involved in the inaugural season to determine interest in a spring league to be held Sundays at Play Vista from April 18 through May 30.

The league website acsl.angelcityfc.com as usual will be your best source for updated information. Stay tuned for details.

Angel City 7s post second week of winning ways

2010-02-20T22:34:00.000-08:00

The Angel City 7s continued their run of wins, racking up another trio of victories Saturday at Santa Monica Airport.

Both Angel City FC and ACFC sit atop the Setanta and Sevilla divisions with 3-0 records while the AC Allstars moved into a four-way tie for first in the Santiago division at 2 wins and a loss.

ACFC kicked off the mid-day games with a spirited 5-4 win over LA Peru FC on the back of a hat trick from David Woirhaye and singles from Marius Sandvik and Dan Klein. The match saw ACFC get off to a quick lead in the first half, but Peru fought back in the second to keep things interesting.

Angel City FC then took to the field against a familiar Team Esquire side posting a satisfying 3-0 result which included a brace from striker Anthony D'Marco and a PK conversion from Woirhaye.

The AC Allstars capped the day with a 6-3 drubbing of former Santiago leaders Mar Vista sss-Keeta with John Gillen and Sandvik netting braces and Mike Gemballa and Luis Deveze earning single tallies. Playing a younger and often faster side, the Allstars used field smarts and a strong counterattack to build up a lead and put the game out of reach before the final whistle.

All three matches saw the return of Sergio Ramirez between the posts, who last saw ACFC action during LA Classic 7 v 7 tourney at the Home Depot Center in October.

ACFC teams return to play February 27 with only two matches left before mid-season.

RESULTS

ACFC (5) vs LA Peru FC (4)
Goals: David Woirhaye (3), Daniel Klein, Marius Sandvik
Assists: Ronnie Roman, Marius Sandvik, Kirby Adams,
Leo Wallach

Team Esquire (0) vs Angel City FC (3)
Goals: Anthony D'Marco (2), David Woirhaye (PK)
Assists: Luis Deveze, Marius Sandvik, Miguel Lopez
Shutout: Sergio Ramirez

AC Allstars (6) vs Mar Vista SSS-Keeta (3)
Goals: John Gillen (2), Marius Sandvik (2), Mike Gemballa,
Luis Deveze
Assists: Luis Deveze, Mike Gemballa, Volkert Besseling,
Dan Stafford

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

15 David Woirhaye
9 Luis Deveze
9 Marius Sandvik
6 Anthony D'Marco
5 Nahum Navas
3 Ronnie Roman
3 Daniel Klein
3 John Gillen
2 Mike Gemballa
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 Kirby Adams

Spot the Everton Fan

2010-02-19T17:28:00.001-08:00

ACFCer Mike Lewis fulfills a childhood dream on the eve of the Feb. 20 Red Devils vs The Toffees matchup in Everton. Should be a cracker.

PS: check out the well-known Los Angeles-based football club mentioned in the credits of The Lost Prophets latest release, The Betrayed (soon to be released on this side of the pond).

ACFC 11s drop to bottom

2010-02-18T12:30:00.000-08:00

To say Wednesday night's loss to Lions Soccer -- a team that was previously winless after four matches with only a single goal to their credit -- was disappointing would be the understatement of the year thus far.

The Angel City FC 11s squad tumbled into the bottom of the Wednesday night division suffering a 4-2 defeat despite dominating the first half against Lions Soccer.

And while some calls during the game were unfortunate ... including two blatantly offside goals (LA Municipal Soccer stop giving nubs linesman duties), ACFC did have its chances, including a first half penalty kick awarded for a purposeful handball in the box.

Despite the missed PK, ACFC had a strong first half shutting down the Lions offense and generating numerous opportunities in the opponent's half. That first goal alluded the squad again though and it was 0-0 at the half.

The second half saw ACFC's offside trap defeated not by the Lions, but by horrendous officiating from the sidelines, leaving the squad 2-0 down after eight minutes of play.

The Lions converted a needless PK five minutes later to go up 3-0.

But ACFC kept pushing forward and notched two quick goalmouth tallies courtesy of Brad Colwell and Russ Muratov at the 61- and 63-minutes marks.

Despite pushing up for the equalizer, ACFC could not rally for the tying goal and five minutes before time the Lions finished the game with a final nail in the proverbial coffin.

With only a single point after five games, and a total of five goals, ACFC will need to drastically step up its game to make the playoffs this season.

The squad plays Fox and Hounds at Griffith Park, Feb. 24 with an early 7:10 PM start.

Feb. 13, 2010: ACFC Earns Trio of Wins

2010-02-13T19:51:00.001-08:00

Nice weather brought out Angel City's scoring game this Saturday at the Santa Monica Airport fields as the three squads racked up a trio of wins and an impressive 23 goals.

David Woirhaye, who now tops the club scoring tables with 11 goals over three days of competition, notched seven goals over the three matches, with new additions Anthony D'Marco (4) and Ronnie Roman (3) close behind.

ACFC kicked off the day with an inspired win over FC Braziliense 7-4, taking advantage of quick checking and controlled ball play on the ground. Angel City FC continued the success with a hard-fought 10-6 win over the LA Rovers. Both squads boast 2-0 records thus far this season.

And the AC Allstars capped the day with a 6-0 win over what appeared to be a skilled FC Montalban side. Marlenga notched the shutout which gives the Allstars a 1-1 record now.

All three teams return to play February 20.

RESULTS

ACFC (7) vs FC Braziliense (4)
Goals: David Woirhaye (3), Ronnie Roman (3), Marius Sandvik
Assists: Blake Nickle (2), Ronnie Roman (2), Brad Colwell (2),
Marius Sandvik, David Woirhaye

LA Rovers (6) vs Angel City FC (10)
Goals: Anthony D'Marco (4), David Woirhaye (3), Peter Marlenga,
Matt Onheiber, Luis Deveze
Assists: Matt Onheiber (2), Luis Deveze, David Woirhaye, Marius Sandvik, Anthony D'Marco

AC Allstars (6) vs FC Montalban (0)
Goals: John Gillen, David Woirhaye, Marius Sandvik, Mike Gemballa,
Kirby Adams, OG
Assists: Mike Gemballa (2), Pete Wasek, Anthony D'Marco, David Woirhaye,
Kirby Adams
Shutout: Peter Marlenga

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

11 David Woirhaye
8 Luis Deveze
6 Marius Sandvik
5 Nahum Navas
4 Anthony D'Marco
3 Ronnie Roman
2 Daniel Klein
1 Matt Onheiber
1 Peter Marlenga
1 John Gillen
1 Mike Gemballa
1 Kirby Adams

Feb. 6, 2010: Santa Monica 7s League results

2010-02-06T14:34:00.000-08:00

ACFC (8) vs Del Rey City Premier (5)
Goals: Marius Sandvik (3), Nahum Navas (2), Daniel Klein (2), OG
Assists: Blake Nickle (2), Pete Wasek (2), Nahum Navas, David Woirhaye

Brentwood Hood (0) vs Angel City FC (14)
Goals: Luis Deveze (7), Nahum Navas (3), David Woirhaye (3), OG
Assists: Luis Deveze, David Woirhaye, Miguel Lopez, Ben Kull
Shutout: Christian Olde Wolbers

AC Allstars (2) vs That's What She Said (4)
Goals: David Woirhaye, Marius Sandvik

All three teams return to play February 13.

Top Goal Scorers | Winter-Spring 7s

7 Luis Deveze
5 Nahum Navas
4 David Woirhaye
4 Marius Sandvik
2 Daniel Klein

ACFC fight for 1-1 Glendale draw

2010-02-04T08:29:00.000-08:00

Every game in ACFC's new top division experience sees the squad making huge steps towards former Div. C glory.

Meeting their third straight top table team Wednesday night at the newly reconditioned John Ferraro sports park, Angel City took on Glendale United, which sported two wins, two shutouts and a goal differential of +14 thus far this season.

Coach Billy Alarcon changed things up for the game, playing a 4-3-3 formation and a much more aggressive lineup to produce some much needed goals.

The game started on a scrambled note though as half the squad arrived minutes before kickoff due to traffic congestion on the 405 (go figure ... yes we hate the early playing slot).

Lateness aside, ACFC took the game to Glendale United for most of the match with early tackles and tight marking on the back line and in midfield, where captain and eventual game MVP Brandon Cole controlled distribution.

Chances were end to end with David Woirhaye and Leo Wallach tearing up the right flank, but it was Glendale who struck first late in the second half off a muddled free kick outside the box. The incident which saw Rahoul Ghose and a Glendale striker awarded yellow cards, gave Glendale the FK, even though the initial foul was against ACFC. The goal came after a scramble in the box, which narrowly missed being cleared.

The second half saw Peter Marlenga trading off with Dave Styles between the posts and a renewed effort to get the tying goal. Glendale appeared to slow down a bit, changing up their first half three to four striker formation for just two men forward. And chances came for ACFC, on several successive passes through the United defence, which played a fairly successful offside trap, aided by some questionable calls from the sideline officials.

Success came mid-half at the creative feet of Woirhaye, who found himself surrounded deep in Glendale territory by no less than five defending players. Undeterred, Worihaye held on to the ball and passed it forward on to himself -- and out of trouble -- before slotting a perfect cross into the box. JC Salinaszelaya met that cross with a looping header which cleanly beat the Glendale keeper.

For the rest of the match, ACFC kept the forward pressure on to get that second goal. Marlenga made at least two incredible saves off the Glendale counterattack ... including one just minutes from the final whistle.

End result ... a hard-earned point for Angel City ... Glendale United, no longer in first place.

Angel City hopes to continue its upwards rise next week at Griffith Park against Dinamo Spartak Feb. 10 with a 7:10 PM kickoff.

Five minutes can be a lifetime

2010-01-28T09:48:00.000-08:00

Despite a marked improvement, Angel City dropped its second loss of the season to last year's division winners Burbank Red Machine 2-0.

The return of Kirby Adams to the sweeper position and Peter Marlenga minding the posts saw the squad on much more even terms in Div A. Hard tackles and strong defence off the back line and in the midfield kept the game at 0-0 until the closing stages of the first half, when the Red machine capitalized on a chip across the box. Marlenga had turned away numerous chances prior to the goal, including saving a PK. Less than five minutes later Burbank struck again with a shot from a defender outside the box, after Angel City failed to close him down.

The second half saw chances for both sides but no additional goals. Angel City did finally saw some of it old form back. But the squad will need to up its goal production during next week's match against Glendale United to pull out a win. The game kicks off at 7:10 PM at John Ferraro #5.

First two weeks a wash

2010-01-20T16:08:00.000-08:00

This week's match against Slamdance FC has been postponed due to heavy rain.

The ACFC squad starting LA Municipal League play last week with a disappointing 6-1 loss to SC United, last season's League Cup winners. Mike Barthel scored the blues lone tally off an assist from Ben O'Meara after the team fought back to even terms in the second half. ACFC was down 5-0 at the half, but returned to form after the break to keep the second half 1-1.

ACFC plays Division champs Red Machine next week at Griffith Park with an 8:55 PM kick-off.

ACFC 11s kick off winter season Wednesday

2010-01-11T09:21:00.000-08:00

The ACFC over-30 11s squad kicks off the 2010 winter/spring LA Municipal Soccer League season Wednesday night at John Ferraro with a first-time match-up against SC United ... it's a late kickoff at 8:55 PM.

United finished third in Division A during summer/fall action last season behind Glendale United and Burbank Red Machine, teams ACFC will face later this season as well. United posted a GD of +20 last season with 36 goals for and 16 against, and an overall record of 8 wins and 4 losses.

ACFRC narrowly missed playoffs last season finishing one point below third spot in Division B with an 8-5 record and a GD of +15.

ACFC moved into the "A" Division (now the Wednesday night 30s) after FC Perya was dropped from the league last season for too many defaults.

ACSL Food Drive

2010-01-05T08:38:00.000-08:00

Welcome back and Happy New Year.

I just wanted to update you on the results of our holiday food drive. Ivan O'Neil organized the event and Pete Marlenga delivered the food. And many club members and league players donated food.

Thanks to everyone who helped out.

Cheers

Ben

PS: Here's Ivan's email about the event...

ACSL Community,

We would like to thank you for your generous contributions to the Westside Food Bank this past weekend. The Westside Food Bank staff were pleased and surprised to see our boxes show up on Monday.

Together, we donated 200 lbs of food. That's about enough to feed a family of four for two weeks.

If anyone was unable to donate last weekend but wanted to help, the Westside Food Bank accepts monetary donations on their website.

Thank you for helping others in this time of hardship.

On behalf of ACSL, I wish everyone safe and happy holidays,

Ivan O'Neil

11s Just Around The Bend ...

2010-01-03T13:37:00.000-08:00

... or as Tricky says ... Hell is around the Corner.

Yes ... Jan. 13 will see the boys in blue move up to the most competitive LA Municipal Soccer League division, with games now played Wednesday nights.

The current roster sees many returning players and a few new talents joining the midfield and forward line, which has a couple of notable absences this season. David "Puma" Alarcon is still recovering from a knee injury sustained during tourney play last year, and Sevan "L'il Batlar" Hanimyan returned to Australia following the end of last season.

Peter Marlenga and Dave Styles return to mind the nets, fronted by a familiar defensive lineup of Kirby Adams, Leo Wallach, Peter Wasek, Rahoul Ghose and Blake Nickle.

Midfielders David Woirhaye, Brandon Cole, Ben Kull and Russ Muratov are joined by Brad Colwell and new German signing Mike Barthel. And top scorer Ben O'Meara is joined by Marius Sandvik and new acquisition JC Salinaszelaya on the forward line.

The playing squad is bolstered by an equally strong reserves side, including Matt Onheiber, Mike Sharp, Dan Stafford and Luis Deveze.

The over-30s kick off tomorrow night with a friendly against Del Rey City at Griffith Park with an 8 PM kickoff. The winter season starts a week Wednesday with ACFC playing SC United at John Ferraro #5 in the late match (8:55 PM). The entire season's schedule is available on the ACFC fixtures page.

The squad will be playing for a berth in the inter-divisional playoffs. Team and individual awards will be given to the 1st and 2nd place finishers of the 30+ Wednesday league. But the top four finishers in the 30+ Tuesday, 30+ Wednesday and 30+ Thursday leagues will also advance to the 30+ Division Championship playoffs. The 1st and 2nd place finishers in the 30+ Division Championship playoff game will receive a team award.

ACFC finish fourth in playoff round

2009-12-21T09:26:00.000-08:00

The Angel City Soccer League ended its inaugural season Sunday with Sunset FC hoisting the Tom Bry Honorary Cup.

Sunset FC played in all four playoff rounds on the day, and faced their toughest match during the opening round for 2nd-place finishers, eking out a 5-4 win against the AC Allstars, who finished second in the EPL. The Allstars started with a strong first half, up 1-0 off a David Woirhaye goal. However, a three-minute breakdown at the outset of the second half saw the host squad quickly down 3-1. The Allstars did rally back to tie the game 4-4 with Woirhaye adding two more strikes and Daniel Stafford heading a fourth in. But Sunset struck last before the final whistle to advance 5-4.

ACFC -- which topped the Ligue 1 standings -- met Sunset FC in the semi-finals but fell 3-0 despite a hard-fought match. Etonien FC, the league leaders with six wins in regular season play, also fell in the semis to a feisty Internazionale LA squad, who took their second straight PK round win to advance to the cup finals 4-4 (5-3).

Sunset were never bothered in the finals, taking an easy 9-0 win against an obviously spent Inter LA, while Etonien FC recovered from its shocking semis loss to knock off ACFC 8-4 in the consolation final.

Thanks to all 16 teams who participated in the ACSL, our referees for the season ... who kept things in check, and all the volunteers who helped with setup and breakdown of the fields and nets. And special thanks to those who brought out canned goods for the Westside Food Bank ... we filled up two good sized boxed for those in need. Seasons Greetings and a safe and Happy Holidays to all. See you on the fields in 2010.

Angel City Results and Stats

Regular Season

ACFC: 1st Place, Ligue 1
AC Allstars: 2nd Place, EPL
Angel City FC: 3rd Place, La Liga

2nd Place Playoff Round

AC Allstars (4) vs Sunset FC (5)
Goals: (Woirhaye, 3; Stafford)

Semi-Finals

ACFC (0) vs Sunset FC (3)

Consolation Finals

ACFC (4) vs Etonien FC (8)
Goals: (Worrel, Woirhaye, Gemballa, Kull)

Goal Stats (Week 6 + Playoffs, ACSL)

Tiit Tikenberg: 19
David Woirhaye: 18
Craig Nichols: 11
Luis Deveze: 8
Matt Onheiber: 6
Russ Muratov: 6
Marius Sandvik: 5
Michael Sharp: 4
Ben O'Meara: 4
Michael Gemballa: 4
Lazaro Deoliveira: 3
Ben Kull: 3
Leo Wallach: 2
Ivan O'Neil: 2
JC: 2
Daniel Klein: 2
Dan Stafford: 2
Brandon Cole: 1
Volkert Besseling: 1
Leo M.: 1
Miguel Lopez: 1
Peter Wasek: 1
Ian Worrel: 1

Week 6 ACSL results: two squads qualify

2009-12-19T14:51:00.000-08:00

Two Angel City FC squads qualified for the ACSL playoffs Saturday.

ACFC topped the Ligue 1 standings with a fifth win, dropping the Swamp Donkeys into second place and earning the squad some Division silverware. Congrats to the squad for a quality season and for winning the Lique 1 trophy.

Other trophy winners included:

EPL: 20th Century Fox
La Liga: Etonien FC
Serie A: Typhoon FC

The AC Allstars also qualified for the second-place round of playoffs after EPL division leaders defaulted for a second week, disqualifying them from playoff play.

The Allstars play Sunday at 8:05 AM against Sunset FC while ACFC gets a bye until 11 AM when they will face either the Allstars, Sunset FC or 20th Century Fox.

The other two second place qualifiers were: the Swamp Donkeys and Internazionale LA.

The Tom Bry Cup Finals will be played at Noon Sunday, hopefully with an Angel City presence. Thanks to Ben Kull for all the hard work in pulling this league off, and to all the volunteers to helped out over the past six weeks.

ACFC (14) vs FC Marina (0)
Goals: (Deveze, 5; Sharp, 3; JC, 2; Cole, Woirhaye, Deoliveira, Lopez)
Shutout: Peter Marlenga

Angel City FC (3) vs Etonien (12)
Goals: (Woirhaye, 3)

AC Allstars (4) vs West LA Wanderers (5)
Goals: (Stafford, Muratov, Wasek, Klein)

Goal Stats (Week 6, ACSL)

Tiit Tikenberg: 19
David Woirhaye: 14
Craig Nichols: 11
Luis Deveze: 8
Matt Onheiber: 6
Russ Muratov: 6
Marius Sandvik: 5
Michael Sharp: 4
Ben O'Meara: 4
Michael Gemballa: 3
Lazaro Deoliveira: 3
Leo Wallach: 2
Ben Kull: 2
Ivan O'Neil: 2
JC: 2
Daniel Klein: 2
Brandon Cole: 1
Volkert Besseling: 1
Leo M.: 1
Miguel Lopez: 1
Dan Stafford: 1
Peter Wasek: 1

+30 Winter Schedule Released

2009-12-15T09:08:00.000-08:00

The ACFC +30 LA Municipal League Schedule is now up ...

We play Wednesday nights this season starting Jan. 13 with the league running until April 14: Schedule

Joining ACFC in the Wednesday night division are: Dinamo Spartak; Glendale United; Burbank Red Machine; Fox and Hounds FC; Slamdance FC; Lions Soccer and SC United.

Start times for matches have changed slightly to 7:10 and 8:55 PM, and games will now be divided between the turf field at Griffith Park and two grass fields at John Ferraro (no. 5 and 7). One is rumored to be the new pitch we drooled over last season.

Team and individual awards will be given to the top two finishers in the league. The top four teams in each of the +30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday leagues will then advance to the +30 Division Championship playoffs, where the top two teams receive awards.

Can Food Drive

2009-12-15T07:56:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

While we're finishing up our season and bringing the year to a close, ACSL would like to remember those less fortunate around the holidays. Times are tough and donations are down, so your help is needed to make sure everyone has enough food on their plates this holiday.

ACSL will be collecting unopened cans of food this Saturday and Sunday and donating them to the Westside Food Bank. Look for the cardboard boxes with the sign on them by the registration table next to the playground.

Our goal is to donate 300 items. If you're unable to donate cans, we'll accept cash and checks at the field as well.

Some ideas:

* Tuna, Vegetables, and Soup
* Fruits and Fruit Juices
* Pork & Beans
* Stews & Other Meats
* Pasta, Lentils, Pinto and other beans.
* Macaroni & Cheese & Packaged Dinners
* Instant Soups
* Hot and Cold Cereals
* Peanut Butter & other Nut Butters
* Nutritional Bars: protein, granola, energy or breakfast bars

For those of you with lil' ones, they could also use:

* Infant formula
* Jar foods – all flavors and stages
* Crackers, teething biscuits, and cookies
* Raisins & fruit snacks
* Juices: jars, cans, pouches and boxes
* Infant and children’s cereals

Thanks for your help and making ACSL a part of the community.

Best wishes to all and Happy Holidays,

ACSL

Angel City pushes up with three wins

2009-12-12T14:54:00.000-08:00

Angel City came away with three necessary wins Saturday, allowing at least one squad to qualify already for the ACSL round of eight cup playoffs.

ACFC came out strong against the Swamp Donkeys, who handed the squad its first and only loss of the season in November, winning a hard-fought 8-5 match with calm play and some great goalkeeping from Peter Marlenga. Tiit Tikenberg, playing in his last game with the club (he returns to his native Estonia), notched five goals in the game. ACFC is now tied with the Donkeys on 12 points, though its GD of +7 leaves the squad in second place, seven goals down with one regular season match to go. However, second place is secure with the last week of play determining top spot.

Angel City FC also played a strong match against GT United, knocking off the last place La Liga team 6-0 with Peter Marlenga earning not only the team's, but the league's first shutout. Tikenberg added a brace to go out with a bang -- seven goals on the day. Angel City face a tougher battle for a playoff spot. Etonien FC have already captured top spot in La Liga with 15 points. Angel City are in third, three points behind Sunset FC, but face an almost insurmountable GD challenge (Angel City -10, Sunset FC +10), even if they win their last match and Sunset loses.

The AC Allstars earned another three points when EPL-leading Jonesy's Jukebox defaulted their game. That leaves the Allstars three points behind JJ and tied with 20th Century Fox on nine points. 20th Century Fox have a +6 greater GD, leaving the blues in third for now. However, the Allstars play bottom dwellers the West LA Wanderers, while JJ and 20th Century battle it out. Top and second place are free for the taking depending on the outcome of Week 6.

ACFC (8) vs Swamp Donkeys (5)
Goals: (Tikenberg, 5; O'Meara, Kull, Wallach)

Angel City FC (6) vs GT United (0)
Goals: (Tikenberg, 2; O'Meara, Woirhaye, Kull, Wallach)
Shutout: Peter Marlenga

AC Allstars (1) vs Jonesy's Jukebox (0) Default

Goal Stats (Week 5, ACSL)

Tiit Tikenberg: 19
Craig Nichols: 11
David Woirhaye: 10
Matt Onheiber: 6
Marius Sandvik: 5
Russ Muratov: 5
Ben O'Meara: 4
Michael Gemballa: 3
Luis Deveze: 3
Leo Wallach: 2
Ben Kull: 2
Ivan O'Neil: 2
Lazaro Deoliveira: 2
Volkert Besseling: 1
Michael Sharp: 1
Leo M.: 1
Daniel Klein: 1

Post Thanksgiving Turkey Blues for Angel City

2009-12-05T17:13:00.000-08:00

ACFC (7) vs Del Rey City (6)
Goals: (Gemballa, 1; Deveze, 2; Woirhaye, 1; Tikenberg, 3)

Angel City FC (1) vs Sunset FC (12)
Goals: (Woirhaye, 1)

AC Allstars (3) vs 20th Century Fox (7)
Goals: (Tikenberg, 3)

Goal Stats (Week 4, ACSL)

Tiit Tikenberg: 12
Craig Nichols: 11
David Woirhaye: 9
Matt Onheiber: 6
Marius Sandvik: 5
Russ Muratov: 5
Michael Gemballa: 3
Luis Deveze: 3
Ben O'Meara: 2
Ivan O'Neil: 2
Lazaro Deoliveira: 2
Volkert Besseling: 1
Michael Sharp: 1
Leo M.: 1
Daniel Klein: 1

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T10:07:00.000-08:00

Angel City FC and the Angel City Soccer Club wish everyone a Happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Here are some recent snaps from the ACSL to tide you over for a week including former US player and current LA Galaxy assistant coach Cobi Jones, as well as our own supa-stars Jonny Ibanez and the ever serious coach Billy Alarcon with Matt Onheiber.

The ACSL must being doing something right if Cobi Jones is playing.

Jonny Ibanez hamming it up on the sidelines.

The ever serious Billy Alarcon thinks strategy with Matt Onheiber