Game Preview: Dallas Sidekicks Host Long-Time Rival San Diego Sockers Saturday Night
December 11, 2015 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Dallas Sidekicks News Release
Allen, TEXAS - Following their first victory of the season last Sunday, the Dallas Sidekicks (1-4) will return home to Allen Event Center to host the long-time rivaled San Diego Sockers (4-3) on Saturday. The match kicks off at 7:05 p.m.
The Sidekicks split two road games in Tacoma last weekend, a 4-3 loss on Friday and 6-2 win on Sunday. Forward Cameron Brown impressed with four goals and two assists, MASL fans voting him as the league's Player of the Week. Goalkeeper Juan Gamboa was given an honorable mention. The Brownsville native sits in the top ten among the league's best goaltenders with a save percentage of .777.
Fellow Pacific Division opponent San Diego comes to Dallas off an 8-1 victory over Atletico Baha Thursday night, a dominating performance that featured a hat trick from midfielder Matt Clare. It was a historic night for forward Kraig Chiles, who surpassed Juli Veee to become the Sockers second all-time leading scorer.
Since the Sidekicks returned to action in 2012, they have only faced San Diego three times - their last meeting taking place on Nov. 9, 2013 - with Dallas winning two. The rivalry between the Dallas Sidekicks and the San Diego Sockers dates back to 1984. The two teams created several memorable moments in indoor soccer together, including a virtually unheard of 1-0 playoff game on May 20, 1989, and the end of one of the longest winning streaks in professional sports when the Dallas ended San Diego's 48-game run on Jan. 27, 2013. In recent history, matches between the teams have been close one or two goal games.
All Dallas Sidekicks home games are broadcasted on the Time Warner Cable SportsChannel (local channel 323) and can be streamed free online at www.golivesportscast.com.
Saturday will be the Sidekicks' annual Parade of Teams, where youth soccer teams march the field together during halftime, celebrating their accomplishments and showing their team spirit.
The Sidekicks will remain at home for three straight games against the Southwest Division, firstly taking on the Brownsville Barracudas (2-3) next Saturday, Dec. 19 at 3:05 p.m. Sidekicks fans will be treated to Star Wars Night, plus pictures with Santa. On Tuesday, Dec. 29 the team faces Saltillo Rancho Seco (2-2) at 7:35 p.m. Four days later, Brownsville makes their way back to Allen Event Center for a 7:05 p.m. matchup on Saturday, Jan. 2.
Individual game tickets for the 2015-16 regular season are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and on Ticketmaster.com. Season ticket packages, group outings, and suite offerings are available by calling 469-200-GOAL or emailing tickets@dallassidekicks.net. To get the latest Sidekicks updates, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram @GoSidekicks or on Facebook at facebook.com/GoSidekicks.
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