12/13/09 Tijuana Game Re-Cap
Sockers Withstand Weather, Late Rally in Mexico To Remain Undefeated
On Friday, your San Diego Sockers improved to 7-0 in the regular season thanks to a late goal from forward Aaron Susi with six minutes left in the game. The 5-4 Victory came in the rain playing on the road against the Tijuana Revolucion. The win marks the second time the Sockers pulled out a game since their Nov. 20 victory over defending champion Stockton Cougars by the same score. "The team worked their butt off as a unit to get this win, "said Sockers midfielder Miguel (Chicky) Luna. "This win is a bonding experience for everyone and shows we have heart to win in any conditions. "The Sockers' next game is on Dec. 28 at 6:15pm against the San Diego Fusion at the Del Mar Arena. The Fusion defeated the ASC Hammers from Phoenix in the southwest region qualifier of the US Open Cup Tournament to advance to the next round against the San Diego Sockers. The December 28 game is the first of a three game home series and will feature an exciting halftime game with the San Diego Sockers Legends! Come see Julie Vee, Brian Quinn and more. Weds Dec 30 we face up against the Tijuana Revolucion at home then welcome the defending champs, Stockton Cougars on Sat. January 2nd. Call 866-799-GOAL(4626) or visit the website at www.sdsockers.com to get tickets. Make sure to ask about individual game promotions, group discounts and our Pick 6 Season Packs.
San Diego Sockers Restart Winning Ways
Ten-time champs open preseason in the new Del Mar Arena
SanDiego.com
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In a pre-season game on Saturday, the Sockers re-started their winning ways with a 9-5 victory over the Stars of Mexico. With the return, San Diego sports fans and families looking for affordable entertainment now have an exciting professional sports team to root for, at prices comparable to a night out at the movies.
Sockers Win Hard-Fought Debut
619Sports.Net
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The San Diego Sockers have a lot to celebrate after a 9-5 win over the Stars of Mexico in their exhibition opener at the renovated Del Mar Arena. But one thing will not be questioned: this battle-tested group of veterans have worked hard to bring indoor soccer back to San Diego, and they’re not about to back down to any opponent.
Sockers return to packed house in exhibition win
San Diego News Network
It was an exciting night at the Del Mar Arena, as the San Diego Sockers returned from a five-year hiatus to defeat the Stars of Mexico 9-5 on Saturday. Although it was only an exhibition game, the crowd had a noticeable buzz as the 10-time champions returned to the turf.
Sockers season kicks off at DM Arena
Del Mar Times
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After an eventful pre-season, the 10-time world champion San Diego Sockers begin their 2009-10 regular season at the Del Mar Arena on Nov. 7 against the Mexican All-Stars.
The San Diego Sockers are San Diegans
Playing for San Diego’s Kids
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When you come out to support the new San Diego Sockers you will be supporting local San Diego athletes. Among the recognizable players will be Paul Wright an alum of Grossmont High School. It is this next generation of San Diego athletes [San Diego's kids] that Wright and the rest of the Sockers are hoping will support the team.
San Diego Sockers Home Opener
San Diego News Network
After a five-year hiatus, the 10-time champion league team, the San Diego Sockers, will celebrate their home opener Saturday at the Del Mar Arena. The Sockers — San Diego’s Professional Arena Soccer League team — will kick off the season against the Mexican All-Stars at the 6 p.m. game
