MacH.3 Concepts, Ltd. Announces Re Branding For Denver Dynamite Soccer Club

Castle Rock,CO (December 7, 2014)

The Denver Dynamite Soccer Club announced today from their headquarters in Castle Rock,CO that the club is going to undergo a complete re branding. Joe Webb marketing Director for the club said “This is a very exciting time to be a part of this club, organization, and community, The management team for this organization has been working really hard behind the scenes to develop some strategic partnerships that we believe will guarantee this clubs continued growth and success that will make for a smooth transition into the MASL in the next 2-3 years.

 

The clubs re branding is going to include a, new logo, redesigned club website, a new team equipment/apparel partner, and a new team web store that will feature authentic and licensed PASL team apparel.

 

“Basically the new management of the club has decided to overhaul the entire program the only thing that will remain the same is the team name, Denver Dynamite Soccer Club. We felt that this was a good time to build a brand that actually aligns with the missions and goals of the club a little better.” commented Webb.

 

No other details about this re branding have been given out, other than the team plans to reveal the new look Denver Dynamite Soccer Club and the Official team equipment partner at the teams upcoming season opener against their PASL Rocky Mountain Division rival Colorado Blizzard, this will take place at Miller Activities Complex (MAC) in Castle Rock,CO on December, 13, 2014 at 8:15pm, tickets can be purchased on the website or at the door.

Depleted Dynamite Roster No Match for a Full Blizzard

The Denver Dynamite may have been eliminated from the playoffs the weekend prior to this past one, but they still had a chance to play spoiler to the Colorado Blizzard and send the expansion FC Denver packing to the National Finals in San Diego.

Even before this match was reduced to a spoiler, the Dynamite were looking continue their dominance over the Blizzard this year and send the regular season out with a BANG by signing a former MVP with three MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) championships under his belt, former player/coach Chris “Solo” Handsor, for the remainder of the season (and for a possible post season at the time).

But the “Force” was not with the Dynamite as they ended the season on a 2 game slide starting with the loss of Chad Pearson and Josh Elbaum due to injury in the weeks before.  Adding insult to injury, Sean Stedeford, Roby Monroe and Mark Cromie turned on top of a flight issue that prevented Handor from making it to the game.

After allowing 3 goals in the first quarter, the Dynamite appeared to have gotten thing under control in the 2^nd as they not only doubled the Blizzard with shots on goal, but also shut them down completely and head into the lockers still only down 3-0.

Missing a veteran crew in the back proved detrimental in the third period to the Dynamite as time after time they found themselves unable to mark the back post let alone clear many of goal keeper Garrison Goodener’s initial saves.  With 3:13 remaining in the match, Denver would finally stop the bleeding, and end the Blizzard shutout with a Tony Thomas Power Play Goal off a human Wall Pass from Tony Avery to George Hunt.

The Dynamite will still see action on Sunday, March 3^rd at 6:00PM as they are set to host the first annual All Star Game at the Apex Field House. Appearing on the North roster for the Dynamite are Garrision Goodner, Jay Hamilton, Tony Thomas, Tony Avery, Mike Ogletree, Josh Elbaum and Travis Carey.

Dynamite Postseason Hopes Dashed in Do-or-Die Loss to FC Denver

Last Friday night at the Westminster Sports Center, the Dynamite were hoping that 3 times would be a charm in their rematch versus FC Denver, a match they could not lose if they wanted to remain in the championship hunt. 

FC Denver would jump out of the gate quickly, with Ben Donovan and Ryan Tuomi combining on the first two goals. Tuomi scored the first with 12:48 remaining, and Donovan the second at 3:06.  With 38 seconds remaining, Joel Miller finished off a deflected Ryan McAleer shot to put FC Denver up 3-0. 

The Dynamite would come alive in the second quarter, receiving a great opportunity when FC Denver was awarded their 6^th foul with 8:42 remaining.  The Dynamite generated numerous opportunities during a textbook power play.   Near the end of the two minutes Tony Thomas found Javier Larios at the top of the arc, and Larios put the Dynamite on the board.  With 5:02 remaining, Mark Cromie scored off a Free Kick to cut the score to 3-2.  After numerous opportunities and a dominant second quarter, things looked promising for the Dynamite going into the half.

In the second half the floodgates would open.  FC Denver opened up the scoring early in the third with an Ian Marcheshi goal, assisted by Ben Donovan.  Down 4-2 the Dynamite faced and killed a power play, and for a brief period it looked like they were still in the match.  Then Tyler Wilson assisted on a Grant Lundberg goal at 7:41, and Edgar Olivas scored at 5:15 to give FC Denver a comfortable 6-2 lead. 

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, a Dynamite mistake would result in a Ben Donovan goal (assisted by Goalkeeper AJ Fleisher).   Ben Donovan would score yet again with 11:38 remaining, assisted by Ben Stump.  Less than a minute later Stump would assist on another goal, this time by Joel Miller.  The six straight goals gave FC Denver a commanding 9-2 lead.  With 8:06 remaining Justin Ferguson touched in a Jay Hamilton pass to cut the score to 9-3, although it was too little too late for the Dynamite. 

Ben Donovan led the FC Denver attack with 2 goals and 2 assists.  Joel Miller also had 2 goals.   Ryan Tuomi had 1 goal and 1 assist.   Justin Ferguson, Javier Larios, and Mark Cromie were the goal scorers for the Dynamite.  AJ Fleisher starred again in goal for FC Denver, with 37 saves and only 3 Goals Allowed.  Jordan Howes pulled in 34 saves for the Dynamite.  

The loss eliminates the Dynamite ahead of their final regular season match against the Colorado Blizzard this Saturday at 8:30pm, at the APEX Field House in Arvada.  The match will see the one game return of Chris Handsor, who starred for the Dynamite in their PASL-Pro days.  The Dynamite can also play spoiler, as the Blizzard need a win or tie to claim the Rocky Mountain Division title.  A win by the Dynamite means the title goes to FC Denver.  

FC Denver Defuses the Dynamite Again, 8-3

                In the second meeting with their new inner city rivals FC Denver, the Dynamite looked to avenge their only loss of the season and keep pace with the Colorado Blizzard for first place.   

                FC Denver opened the scoring in the first minute with a Tyler Wilson goal.  A defensive stalemate would ensue for the remainder of the half, with both clubs having equal number of opportunities.  It was still anyone’s game, as FC Denver went into the half with a 1-0 lead.  

                The second half would open with another FC Denver goal in the first minute, by Brady Yarletts.  A Travis Carey Blue Card gave FC Denver a power play, which they capitalized on with 10:50 remaining as Ian Marcheschi assisted Joel Miller.  Less than a minute later Alex Aguirre would knock home another Marcheschi pass to give the Green Machine a 4-0 lead.  The Dynamite would finally score with 8:22 remaining in the third, as Tony Thomas put a Justin Ferguson pass past the keeper.  Shane Wheeler rounded out the third quarter scoring (assist by Alex Aguirre) to give FC Denver a commanding 5-1 lead.  

                In the fourth quarter, a boarding penalty by Travis Carey followed by the Dynamite’s 6^th team foul gave FC Denver a two man advantage at 12:30.  The 5-3 advantage resulted in Shane Wheeler’s second goal for FC Denver, assisted by Raul Elias.  The 6-1 lead would last up to the 4:52 mark, when Tony Thomas scored his second goal for the Dynamite (assist by Joey Covillo) to trim the lead to 6-2.  The final minute of the match saw 3 goals, by FC Denver’s Raul Elias (assist by Ryan McAleer), the Dynamite’s Josh Elbaum, and FC Denver’s Brandon Best, to end the scoring at 8-3.  The FC Denver win vaults them into second place, and drops the Dynamite into third.  

                With two matches remaining, the Dynamite must get the FC Denver monkey off their back as they face the Green Machine for the third and final time, this Friday night at 8:30pm at the Westminster Sports Center.   The Dynamite now sit a full game behind the Colorado Blizzard, and must win this match if they hope to stay within striking distance of the Blizzard for their season finale.  

Dynamite Double Up Cavalry, 10-5

The Denver Dynamite took on the CSC Cavalry in a must win match, in order to keep pace with the two clubs ahead of them in the standings.  After almost 10 minutes with no score, Midfielder Justin Ferguson would open up the scoring for the Dynamite, assisted by Tony Thomas.  With 1:23 remaining in the first quarter, Josh Elbaum would knock home a Travis Carey pass to give the Dynamite a 2-0 lead.  

The Cavalry would open up the second quarter with an Eduar Rodriguez goal, cutting the lead to 2-1 with 11:45 remaining in the half.  Mike Ogletree would connect on a Javier Larios pass with 7 minutes remaining, and Greg Borchers knocked in a rebound to close out the half, with the Dynamite leading 4-1. 

In the third quarter, the offense would explode on both sides.  Only 20 seconds in, Francisco Evora would score for the Cavalry, assisted by Pete Randall.  Travis Carey would answer for the Dynamite 2 minutes later.  With 10:28 remaining, Javier Larios would score off a steal/breakaway, extending the Denver lead to 6-2.  The clubs would trade goals for the remainder of the quarter.  Pete Randall for the Cavalry (8:45 left), Travis Carey for the Dynamite (off a rebound with 7:15 left), and Beto Hernandez for the Cavalry (Assist by Eduar Rodriguez with 3:05 left), making the score 7-4 Dynamite after 3. 

Early in the fourth quarter, the Dynamite received their 6^th foul, giving the Cavalry a power play.  Not only would the Dynamite kill it, but Luke Burgard would score a shorthanded goal right at the end of the two minutes, extending the Denver lead to 8-4.  With 7:35 remaining Tony Thomas received a Blue Card to give the Cavalry a second power play.  This time they would capitalize immediately with a Beto Hernandez free kick goal.  This would cut the margin to 3 goals, and the Dynamite would respond with another Javier Larios goal with 4:56 on the clock.   Denver would finish out the scoring with a Jay Hamilton power play goal (assist by Tony Avery) to win 10-5.

Javier Larios had a breakthrough match for the Dynamite with 2 goals and 1 assist.  Travis Carey also had 2 goals and 1 assist in a team effort for the Dynamite, who had 8 other players with one goal apiece.  Beto Hernandez led the Cavalry with 2 goals and 1 assist.  Dynamite Goalkeeper Garrison Goodner led the game in the save department, with 21.  The win moves the Dynamite into second place, just in time for a showdown with the league leading Colorado Blizzard, late this Saturday in Colorado Springs at 10:40pm.  A Dynamite victory would put them in a tie for first, and a loss would put them two games down with only three remaining.      

Denver Dynamite Partner with Mended Little Hearts

The Denver Dynamite and Mended Little Hearts are proud to announce their partnership for the remainder of the 2012-13 Premier Arena Soccer League season.

The mission of Mended Little Hearts (MLH) of Colorado Springs is to make a positive impact in the lives of southern Colorado children, teens and adults facing pediatric and congenital heart disease by providing them and their families a caring support network. Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the #1 birth defect in the world. About 1 out of every 100 babies are born each year with a CHD, approximately 40,000 per year.  This year, approximately 4,000 babies will not live to see their first birthday because of CHD’s.

The Dynamite's Technical Director & Coach, Chuck Estrada, has a very special relationship with Mended Little Hearts; not only does he volunteer on the leadership team he is also a survivor of Congenital Heart Defect but is awaiting heart transplant.  Chuck devotes his time and what little energy he has on a daily basis between the team and this wonderful group.  This season the Denver Dynamite felt that it was a perfect way to show our appreciation to both MLH and Coach Estrada by forming this partnership to help spread the word about the #1 killer of children in the US!  

"These kids are incredible and brave and I want to show kids and parents alike that someone who has dealt with this disease can become whoever they want, like a soccer player or soccer coach!".  Estrada goes on to say "CHD survivors are just that... Survivors!  In the end we are not defined by our less than whole hearts, we are defined by who and how our hearts reach!"

Mended Little Hearts of Colorado Springs provides support and education for families whose newborns have been diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects and Disease.  The donations that we receive both online and off are used to fund our care bags to support inpatient families at the local hospitals.  We host monthly support group meetings, children’s activities and provide families with food, education and support while they are living at the hospital or nearby facilities.  Many of the families that we serve will spend weeks or months away from home while their newborn babies and children undergo procedures to save their lives.  Procedures can be simple such as repairing a small hole in the heart through a catheter or as complex as open heart surgery.

The Denver Dynamite 's next home match is at 3:15pm on Sunday, January 13th at the Apex Field House in Arvada.  Tickets are only $5 per adult, with a portion of the proceeds going back to Mended Little Hearts of Colorado springs, and kids under 12 or wearing a Colorado Youth Soccer jersey gets in free all season!!

Sparks Fly as Dynamite Outlast Cavalry

Three weeks ago, when the Denver Dynamite faced the CSC Cavalry in Monument, they were denied their 4^th trip to the US Open Arena Soccer Championships Round of 16 suffering a devastating 12-7 loss.  This past Saturday, was a different story as the Dynamite continued to shift their momentum forward toward the post season; but not before a 1^st quarter scare.

The first quarter opened up with an offensive onslaught by both sides, but Dynamite keeper Garrison Goodner was equal to the task for most of it; not allowing a goal until two slipped by in the final 6 minutes of the period.  The second quarter saw the Dynamite ignite as Travis Carey connected with a Josh Elbaum pass into the corner for an upper ninety shot to get Denver on the board.  Seven minutes later, Sean Stedeford would send a Tony Thomas restart rocketing into the back of the netting to end the half with both teams level at 2. 

The third quarter opened with a bang as the Dynamite continued to let their sparks fly as Ryan Truxal gave Denver their first lead of the night just 56 seconds in.  Not even a minute later, Justin Ferguson would convert off of rookie George Hunt to extend their lead to 4-2.  But the Cavalry would find their way to the back of the net to draw the game within 1 halfway through the period.  The defensive battle would continue with Goodner making several clutch saves, and just when it appeared that the game was destined to head into the 4^th as is, Travis Carey lit of the boards again burying a Tony Thomas corner kick for the eventual game winner.

Enter the fourth quarter; all the frustration from both offenses began to mount resulting in 3 power plays.  While the Dynamite, could not find their way past Orlando Rojas again, the Cavalry were able to convert on their power-play to make it a one goal game once again.  However, the Cavalry would self-destruct on their attack with an illegal slide in the Dynamite’s offensive zone meriting a blue card and a power-play with just 3:35 remaining in the match followed by a scuffle in front of the net that may have proved the Cavalry’s Scotty Lilibridge lucky to have just exited the match with a yellow card; and the Dynamite would hold on for their first victory of the season and to close out 2012 in 2^nd place.

“We were able to play a much better and more up tempo game despite not having 5 key players Joey Covillo, Jay Hamilton, Michael Ogletree, Roby Monroe and Mark Cromie who were not available for this match. Going down 2-0 early, we were able to make the necessary adjustments to win the next 3 quarters and ultimately pull off the 5-4 win! With players like Ryan Truxal, Luke Burgard, George Hunt and Greg Borchers stepping up in replacement, these younger guys gave a spark that turned the tables and helped us to the victory! Tonight showed that we can count on everyone on this team to make and impact and difference when called upon" said Coach Estrada.

The Dynamite return to action January 13^th at their home in the Apex Field House against Cavalry for their final regular season meeting and if the past two matches have anything to say; it sure will be another barn burner.  Single Game tickets are still available online or at the door for just $5.