BOULDER, CO (September 6, 2016) We are very excited to announce that our club is embarking on our third epic journey in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. We begin with the Qualification Tournament on Saturday, September 17 @ 5:00pm at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Field #19 vs backyard rival Colorado Rovers. It's always a battle of two very distinct styles and we're ready to take care of business. The winner advances to the Second Round on October 22 vs the winner of FC Boulder and Colorado Rush. We are committed to taking it one game at a time and look forward to the challenge ahead. Bring it!! #bullshitpubteam #communityclub #USOC2017
Harpo's FC vs Real CO Edge Friday, February 12th
Who: Harpo's FC vs Real CO Edge
What: PASL Rocky Mountain Division semi-pro indoor soccer match
When: Friday, February 12, 2016 @ 8:00pm
Where: Longmont Indoor Soccer, 75 South Sherman Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Why: Enjoy the best futbol fiesta on Friday night while supporting your #bullshitpubteam
Throw back tasty drinks and snacks and receive free Avery Brewing Company prizes
How: Converge on Longmont Indoor Soccer via planes, trains, cars, bikes and skis
We need your support. Bring your family and friends. Come get rowdy to help us win it!!!
Harpo's FC defeats Colorado Blizzard 11-8 in season opener
LONGMONT, CO (December 4, 2015) Harpo's FC entertained a loud crowd at Longmont Indoor Soccer on Friday night scoring 11 goals to defeat Colorado Blizzard 11-8. Harpo's and the Blizzard last played in last years national semifinal match with Harpo's advancing 4-2. The win on Friday moves Harpo's to 1-0 on the PASL season.
The Blizzard started off the game strongly with a goal 90 seconds into the match. Two minutes later Shane Wheeler scored the first Harpo's FC goal of the season as he redirected a shot from Josue Jimenez. Justin Geibel gave Harpo's the lead with 3:38 remaining in the first quarter with a hard shot past Blizzard goalie Justin Dzuba. The Blizzard scored 2 goals in a row in 30 seconds, the first off a free kick and the second on a shot from distance. Tyler Stratford level the score with 1:09 minute remaining with a left-footed shot off a free kick from Dan Campbell.
The second quarter saw Colorado Blizzard score first with a goal 3 minutes into the half. 30 seconds later Josh Bennett hammered a shot off the underside of the crossbar and in from a Shane Wheeler pass. Harpo's would take the lead for good 90 seconds later. Josue Jimenez won the ball near midfield and laid a ball off to Kyle Luetkehans for a first time finish. Ian Marcheschi made it 6-4 with his patented first time finish after Joey Matibag played an inch perfect pass off the ball. Justin Geibel then scored his second goal as he hit a free kick directly into the upper corner of the net. Colorado Blizzard scored on a power play with 5 seconds left in the half and the teams went into halftime with Harpo's FC leading 7-5.
Stibe Torres opened his Harpo's FC account with an incredible shot from near the halfway line 4 minutes into the second half. The Blizzard then scored on another power play with 2:00 left in the 3rd quarter.
The 4th quarter began with a Blizzard goal 1 minute in as they scored on a deflected shot off of a free kick. Harpo's FC then scored on a power play of their own as Edgar Olivas scored a shot off an assist from Captain Dan Campbell. Directly off the kickoff, Shane Wheeler stole the ball from the Blizzard player, passed it to Josh Bennett who put it off the far wall for Shane Wheeler to smash a volley into the net. Austin Bell then scored his first PASL goal on a smooth one-time finish from a pass from Chris Salvaggione with 10:00 remaining. Harpo's FC then kept a lot of possession and killed the game off well, though the Blizzard did grab a goal off another power play with 1:47 remaining.
Zac Gibbens played 60 minutes in net recording 25 saves and allowing 8 goals.
Stats:
Man of the match - Justin Geibel
Bro of the match - Zac Gibbens
Shane Wheeler - 2 goals / 1 assist
Josh Bennett - 1 goal / 2 assists
Josue Jimenez - 3 assists
Justin Geibel - 2 goals
Dan Campbell - 2 assists
Tyler Stratford - 1 goal
Kyle Luetkehans - 1 goal
Ian Marcheschi - 1 goal
Stibe Torres - 1 goal
Edgar Olivas - 1 goal
Austin Bell - 1 goal
Joey Matibag - 1 assist
Chris Salvaggione - 1 assist
PASL Tryouts! Monday November 16
Want to join the reigning Rocky Mountain Division PASL champions and National Finalists? Here is your chance!
Harpo's FC will be hosting tryouts for our PASL team on Monday November 9 and Monday November 16 @ Longmont Indoor Soccer. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS. NO CLEATS ALLOWED. Bring flat shoes or turf shoes and shin guards. Arrive early to stretch and change and have all your gear ready to go. We will do a group warmup on the field before we play.
In 2014 – 2015 Harpo's FC (playing under the name Avery Brewing FC) won the Rocky Mountain Division of the PASL. The team went 7-1 with a +29 Goal Differential. Winning the division earned us an invitation to the PASL National Tournament in Dallas, TX. After getting out of the group stage we won the quarterfinal and semifinal to earn a birth in the National Championship game vs Dallas Elite. Holding on to a 1-0 lead we gave up a goal with 0:37 left in the game and lost in a PK shootout. We are back and hungrier than ever to win the Rocky Mountain Division again and to win the National Championship!
The Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL) is a national amateur arena soccer league that was started in 1997 and is the largest international indoor/arena soccer league in the world with 35 teams in 6 divisions across the USA. Teams play in regional competition to keep travel costs to a minimum. The champion of each region will then compete in an international final. The PASL also serves as the official developmental league of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). To learn more about the Rocky Mountain Division of the PASL click here: http://pasl-rmd.com/
Harpo's FC trains @ Longmont Indoor Soccer. Our home games will be @ Longmont Indoor Soccer and Boulder Indoor Soccer. Away games will be in Denver and Colorado Springs. We train Monday nights throughout the winter from 9:00-11:00 PM in Longmont and games will be on Friday and Saturday nights. The PASL indoor season will go until early March.
Brewers Finish the Regular Season with a 11-5 Victory
LONGMONT, CO (February 13th, 2015) Avery Brewing FC finished their regular season with a 11-5 victory over the Rocky Mountain Bighorns from Colorado Springs in a game that featured a handful of highlight reel goals. The win moves Avery to 7-1 overall. The Brewers are champions of the PASL Rocky Mountain Division and will represent the league at Nationals in March.
The Brewers were on the back foot early as the Bighorns took a 1-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Corey Cullen got things on track by using his strength to get around the goalkeeper and pass a ball into an open net to make it 1-1. Shortly afterwards Avery took a 2-1 lead on a beautiful goal. Captain Dan Campbell won the ball in midfield, played a pass of the side wall to Kyle Luetkehans who made a very slick back heel pass back to Campbell who hammered a first-time shot into the net.
The second quarter began with the Bighorns tying the game again 2-2. Avery took the lead for good on a Kyle Luetkehans goal assisted by Josh Bennett. Kyle scored another goal to make it 4-2 heading into halftime. A huge first half saw him record 2 goals and 1 assist.
The second half began with another gorgeous goal. Goalkeeper Zac Gibbens played a ball up the field to Danny Arrubla. Danny laid off a 1-touch pass to Josh Bennett who made a very delicate 1-touch chip to the far post and Dave McConaghay touched the ball into an open net. The Bighorns scored a goal but shortly afterwards a quick break for the Brewers saw them take the lead 6-3. Corey Cullen led the break, played a ball to Ben Iiames who hammered a 1-time pass to the far post for Justin Geibel to tuck it into the net. The Bighorns scored again to make it 6-4 but Dan Campbell scored right before the end of the 3rd period off an assist from Kyle Luetkehans to make it 7-4.
A big fourth quarter saw the Brewers score 4 goals. The Luetkehans - Campbell combo struck again as Dan Campbell drilled a shot into the far side-netting. Corey Cullen then scored a beautiful goal as he received the ball, did a slick scissor move, and ripped a shot into the net past the bighorns keeper to make it 9-4. After the Bighorns scored another goal, the Ft. Collins Connection saw Zander Deitz open his Avery account with a goal scored from a Corey Cullen assist. Danny Arrubla finished the scoring with a strong left-footed shot off a Temo Gonzalez assist.
Kyle Luetkehans finished with 2 goals and 3 assists while Dan Campbell had 3 goals. Corey Cullen had 2 goals and 1 assist. Zander Deitz had 1 goal and 1 assist while Josh Bennett had 2 assists. Scoring 1 goal each were Danny Arrubla, Dave McConaghay, and Justin Geibel. Recording 1 assist each were Ben Iiames, Joey Matibag, and Temo Gonzalez.
Marc Herzberger and Zac Gibbens each played a half. Marc made 9 saves and gave up 2 goals while Zac made 10 saves and gave up 3 goals.
While the regular season is over, the All-Star game is coming soon! Stay tuned for details about the game as well as information about Nationals! Go Brewers!