Harpo's FC harbors professional ambitions

Boulder, Colorado (December 13, 2016) - After completing our due diligence, speaking with existing clubs, securing feedback from potential investors and garnering opinions from our coaches, squad and supporters, we have decided to respectfully decline the offers to join the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) for the 2017 season. As our meetings and discussions have been congenial and positive, we have agreed to keep the doors ope...n to join in the future.

Harpo’s FC will remain in the Colorado Amateur Soccer League(CASL) under the United States Specialty Sports Association
(USSSA) banner for 2017. This will enable us to compete in spring league, State Cup, Fred Ammer Vail Invitational, prestigious summer friendlies, fall league, national tournaments and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. It will also empower us to build upon the strong foundation and passionate culture that we already have in place.

We have some extremely exciting opportunities on the horizon and big news will follow in the weeks and months ahead. Our ethos is "Brothers, Character, Excellence" and we pride ourselves on striving to attain the highest standards of quality on and off the pitch. Our ambition is to become the best run professional soccer organization in the country.

The U.S. Soccer pyramid is in a state of transition again. We patiently await the winds of change to sweep through and once the dust settles we'll be strategically evaluating the most viable professional leagues for our future. The potential for grassroots clubs like ours to build and to deliver a superior community-focused experience is more realistic than ever before and we yearn for the proper time and stage to make it happen. We look forward to continuing our successful evolution together. We are always moving onwards and upwards! #bullshitpubteam #liveyourdreams

Johnny Freeston | Owner & Manager
Steve Lepper | Head Coach

Harpo's FC story continues with the 2017 104th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

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.  

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS MONDAY NOVEMBER 16