PASL-Pro commissioner Kevin Milliken (left) hands the championship trophy to Sockers coach/GM Phil Salvagio
DEL MAR–The Sockers are back, and now they’ve got the title to prove it.
Paul Wright had a goal and four assists, Kraig Chiles scored a hat trick, and the San Diego Sockers withstood a furious rally from La Raza de Guadalajara, prevailing 9-8 at the Del Mar Arena to claim the PASL-Pro North American Championship.
Riley Swift (in gray) was named tournament MVP after collecting 37 saves in two games
Goalkeeper Riley Swift, who followed up a 16-save performance in the semis with 21 saves on Saturday night, was named tournament MVP.
“It’s championship time,” said Swift, “These were two tough games, but we knew what we wanted to do, and we made it happen. It’s been way overdue to finally bring a championship back to San Diego, and I hope there’s more to come.”
It’s the 11th major indoor title for the Sockers, but the first for this collection of young talent and aged greatness.
“We worked so hard for this,” said a relieved Wright after the game, “I can’t believe we’re going to raise another banner up here.” Continue Reading →
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