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Sockers Play For The Title Tonight

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by Craig on March 13, 2010

Chiky Luna’s goal with :19 left in the fourth quarter gave the San Diego Sockers a wild 6-5 victory over the Mexico City Sidekicks, sending the Sockers through to the final of the PASL-Pro North American Championship.  The Sockers will play La Raza de Guadalajara tonight at 6:15pm in Del Mar, bidding for the 11th indoor soccer title in the history of the revived franchise.  (watch a full-game replay on demand from 619 Sports by clicking here)

A game filled with tension, drama, nerves and argument came down to the Sockers’ long-standing ability to convert goals off of free kicks and set pieces.  Paul Wright netted a free kick goal from the top of the penalty box early in the fourth quarter to put the Sockers ahead 5-4, and then acted as a decoy for the final goal, as Aaron Susi veered in to thread a pass to Luna in the left slot for the game winner.

“It was actually designed for Susi to set up Paul, but when Mexico City lined up (their defense), we saw they were leaving me wide open,” said Luna, “Susi and I just looked at each other, and I knew he was coming to me right away.”

Read more, and watch video interviews with Luna and Kraig Chiles after the jump: Continue Reading →

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Luna’s High Five Leads Sockers To U.S. Open Cup Final

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by Craig on March 5, 2010

DEL MAR–At halftime of Thursday night’s U.S. Open Cup semifinal against Vitesse Dallas, Chiky Luna was looking for answers.

“I think I was trying a little too hard with my shot,” said Luna, who had 14 goals coming in but was scoreless in 3 1/2 games, “I had a few chances in the first half and didn’t get quite the right shot off.”

After a word of advice from the Sockers’ sage veteran Paul Wright, Luna turned it around.  And then some.

Luna scored twice in the first three minutes of the second half, and finished with a season-high five goals, as the Sockers outpaced a spirited Vitesse Dallas side 11-7 at the Del Mar Arena.

“Paul Wright pulled me aside at halftime and told me to just relax on my shot,” said Luna, “After I scored one, I felt like the goal was huge and they started falling in.”

Luna’s monster effort pulled out a game that was in doubt from the first whistle until late in the fourth quarter.  His fourth goal was a power play tally that snapped a 7-7 tie with 4:29 remaining.  His fifth (and 19th of the season), at the 3:25 mark, finally gave the Sockers some breathing room.

Watch a postgame video interview with Chiky Luna after the jump: Continue Reading →

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Prep Athlete of the Week: Troy Leaf

January 23, 2010
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ShareFoothills Christian guard Troy Leaf broke the all-time boys’ basketball scoring record for the San Diego Section. Leaf broke the record in a 74-71 OT loss to Hoover this past Monday, scoring 21 points on the night and bringing his total to 2,982 points.  The record of 2,961 points was previously held by current SDSU [...]

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Sockers Fend Off Revolucion To Remain Undefeated

December 31, 2009
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The San Diego Sockers used a flurry of five goals late in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and beat Revolucion Tijuana 13-6 at the Del Mar Arena. Goalkeeper Riley Swift finished with sixteen saves and added an assist.

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Sockers Hold Off Fusion 10-6 in Del Mar

December 28, 2009
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Paul Wright’s hat trick helped the San Diego Sockers fend off their developmental squad the San Diego Fusion 10-6 at the Del Mar Arena. The Sockers (7-0) now advance to face Estadio Azteca in the Open Cup quarterfinals on Sunday at 1:15pm at the Del Mar Arena.

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Mr. December Strikes Again

December 13, 2009
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Sunday’s 20-17 win over Dallas extended the Chargers current winning streak to eight, their record to 11-0 in the month of December under Norv Turner, and 16-0 in the brilliant career of the new Mr. December, Philip Rivers.

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Sockers Show Their Mettle In Mexico

December 12, 2009
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The San Diego Sockers are still undefeated, thanks to a team effort that rose above the typical. Battling the elements, the clock, travel, the refs, and a tenacious Revolucion Tijuana side, the Sockers scratched out a 5-4 victory at Estadio Furati on Friday night, improving their record to 6-0.

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Sockers Start Slow, Finish Strong vs. Cougars

November 21, 2009
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ShareDEL MAR–The San Diego Sockers didn’t start well last night, on or off the field.  A missing piece of scoreboard equipment led to a near 45-minute delay to the start of Friday night’s game against the defending PASL champion California Cougars.  Then, stymied by Cougars’ goalie Jesus Molina, the Sockers found themselves trailing 4-1 heading [...]

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A Curse On The Aztecs?

November 17, 2009
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ShareA fourth quarter collapse like the one the Aztecs suffered against Wyoming is hard to explain.  Standing inside the Aztecs Hall of Fame, Craig and Chris try to piece it together, but Chris is resorting to mysticism:
 

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A Win Any Way You Can Get It

November 1, 2009

ShareIf you haven’t had a date in, say 11 years, you’re probably in no position to be waiting for a night out with Jessica Alba — or even the Prom Queen. You ask, she says yes no matter who she is, and you’re going.
Haven’t caught a fish in a couple of years, you’re not throwing [...]

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