The Denver Dynamite Announce New Ownership Structure

Castle Rock, CO ( December 3, 2014) The Denver Dynamite announced today, a partnership group that is led by current PASL Divisional Director, Mac Howell, Mac.H3 Concepts Ltd dba Denver Dynamite Soccer Club will take over control of ownership of the team. Under the terms of the agreement the Denver Dynamite front office duties and game day operations will be handled and managed by this newly formed ownership group.

Mac Howell will serve as the General Manager of the Organization, Mac was recently promoted to Director of Divisions for the PASL because of his management abilities, he brings with him an extensive background in arena soccer management, media relations, graphics and web design. Mac's many years of experience in soccer include working with clubs such as the Colorado Predators, Denver Dragons & Highlands Ranch Heat (Premier Arena Soccer League - Men's Division), Denver Sizzle (Premier Arena Soccer League - Women's Division) and the Denver Dynamite & California Cougars (Professional Arena Soccer League).

“I look forward to continuing a tradition and rebuilding a brand that will eventually return to the Major Arena Soccer League in the coming years.”

Javier Larios will serve as the Operations Director for the Dynamite, Javier's has a very strong business background in the Hospitality and Customer Service Industries, He is also the general manager of Catalina's Diner in Elizabeth, CO so the locals around town now him for his charisma and outgoing personality.

Javier's soccer experience started in Mexico where he was born; he played with Athletico Morelia Soccer Academy now formally known as the Monarcas Morelia First Division Team. In 2003, Javier made his move to the Elizabeth, CO, he played soccer and graduated in 2007 from Elizabeth High school, After school Javier played several season in the CASL with Aquilas Denver,, 3 Lions FC, and was invited to a Colorado Rapids tryouts in 2005, Javier would began his arena soccer debut in 2009 with the former PASL team Denver Dragons before moving to the Denver Dynamite shortly thereafter.

“I’m really excited to be part of this awesome team. We have a lot of local talent and I’m sure that the community is going to enjoy being part of our journey and success. I can’t wait to show all that we have to offer."

Joe Webb will serve as the Marketing/Media Director for the Dynamite; he has a background in Business, Sales, Hospitality, Marketing, and Facilities Management. Joe received his B.S. from Colorado State University in Marketing.

Joe has a history of local soccer playing experience as well; he grew up in Arvada, Colorado, originally played with Club Columbine and joined the Colorado Rush program at its inception. His Team won 5 state championships, two regional championships and one national championship. He played soccer at Fort Lewis College and was team captain of the U-23 Denver Kickers Men's National Championship team.

Joe was quoted as saying “I’m really excited that Mac and Javier brought me in to be a part of this partnership. This is finally my chance to give back to this soccer community that has been so great to me throughout all of these years, this ownership team is committed to bringing a much higher level of arena soccer to the city of Castle Rock and state of Colorado , I think this community deserves and is ready for it.”

The Denver Dynamite are gearing up for their upcoming 2014/15 season opener where they will face their Rocky Mountain Division foes the Colorado Blizzard, this will take place at the Miller Activities Complex, 1375 W. Plum Creek Drive in Castle Rock, on Dec 13th at 8pm, tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids and are available at event or online at denvertnt.com.

2014-15 Denver Dynamite Schedule Released

Dynamite Call Miller Activity Complex Their New Castle

The Denver Dynamite are pleased to announce they have entered into an agreement to make the Miller Activity Complex (MAC) Fieldhouse; located at 1375 West Plum Creek Parkway in Castle Rock their home field for the 2014-15 season.

Coach Tony Avery looks to sign 24 players to this season's roster; who will be displayed this Sunday, 6:30PM at the MAC in the annual TNT-Black & White match.  Admission will be free and open to the public; though a donation toward equipment and field rental will be accepted.

The Dynamite open their 2014-15 Campaign 8:15PM at home on December 13th.  The season will see the return of long time rivals; Colorado Blizzard, and the Rocky Mountain Bighorns from Colorado Springs, the expansion Real Colorado Edge in Arvada, plus Longmont who have re-branded themselves as Avery Brewing FC.  Each team will play a home and away series with the Denver Dynamite as they look to top the Rocky Mountain Division and represent colorado at Premier Arena Soccer League National Championships.

Single game tickets are just $5 for Adults and $3 for Youth/Seniors.  This year, season passes are in the form of T-Shirts and made to be "Worn With Pride" for $20 or $25 each depending on style. Choose in grey with logo on front only, or in pink with ribbon over logo and Hope Fight Win on the back, or grey with the logo in the front and Worn with Pride/Dynamite till I Die on the back; and all deliveries are guarenteed by December 10th.

2014/15 Dynamite 2nd Date for Tryouts Announced

Dynamite Shot Down by B-52's in the Arena Soccer US Open

The Denver Dynamite, who has participated in all but one U.S. Open Arena Soccer Championships, faced off against their first professional adversary since their pro era (2008-10); the PASL expansion, Wichita B-52s indoor soccer team who claimed a 15-6 win Saturday at Hartman Arena in front of a crowd of 1,497 spectators.

 Down 3-2 after the first quarter, then after trading goals in the second quarter, the Dynamite allowed Wichita to go on a 6-1 run to trail 10-4 at the half. Wichita added three unanswered goals in the third quarter before the Dynamite broke the scoring drought 12 seconds into the fourth quarter on an Avery restart at the top of the goal arc.

 “Wichita B-52's were great hosts. The arena was awesome and the atmosphere was great. We talked about weathering storms during the game. We knew going in we were the underdog and would have to play pretty flawless to have a chance. A lot of nerves showed in the first 5 minutes and put us into a 2 goal hole. We rebounded nicely though to make it 3-2 at end of 1st. Our 2nd quarter was bad all together. We put ourselves in a big hole at half being down 10-4” Coach Jay Hamilton said. “We talked at half about just competing and trying to win each quarter. The score line wasn't in our favor I felt we played very good and we can take many things out of this game. My guys competed against a very good experienced team and except for one quarter competed well.”

Denver’s, Tony Avery scored three goals for a hat trick in addition to his assist. George Hunt and Luke Burgard each added a goal, while Captain Travis Carey tallied both a goal and an assist. Also on the board with two assists each were Michael Lind and Sterling Copeland.

For Wichita, Heviel Cordoves scored four goals to lead the B-52s. Nathan Aragano Lima Modesto scored three goals with three assists for the B-52s. Brent Hobson added two goals with an assist. Kevin Jackson scored two goals. Larry Martinez scored a goal with two assists. Matt Clare and Brady Bryant each scored a goal with an assist. Alex Mosely also scored a goal.

Jordan Howes had 22 saves for Denver while Nathan Keith had nine saves for Wichita.

 “We will hopefully take these experiences gained and move toward trying to win our league and go to nationals. We know we still have a lot of work to do but we will keep moving forward to get better.” Coach Hamilton

The Dynamite (1-1) return home for league action to face the Rocky Mountain Bighorns (0-1) Sunday January 12th at the Apex Field House in Arvada for youth soccer night; $2 tickets for kids under 18 wearing their club jersey and $5 for adults at the door. Kickoff at 3:15pm.

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.      

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.