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.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
ACSL FALL 2011 SEASON moving forward
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
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
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Allstars take Santiago title with one game left
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Green starts football blog
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
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
Saturday, June 11, 2011
ACFC bows out in semis
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.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
ACFC and Allstars Playoff-bound
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 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
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