San Diego Sockers' First Visit to DFW Since January 31, 2004
November 10, 2009 - Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Texas Outlaws News Release
The last time the San Diego Sockers played indoor soccer in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, they walked away with a loss. That was 5 years ago, a different league, Reunion Arena, and the end of a great era of Dallas Sidekicks soccer. This weekend the San Diego Sockers return as part of the PASL to face the Texas Outlaws and what looks to be the beginning of a new era of indoor soccer.
Some familiar faces are on the rosters of both squads. For the Texas Outlaws, Shaun David will make his first start with the Texas Outlaws and will be the only player for the Texas squad that played against the Sockers the last time they came to town. For the Sockers, Sean Bowers is the only rostered player that made that last visit to Dallas. It remains to be seen if he will make the trip this time.
San Diego played their home opener this last Saturday at Del Mar Arena in front of a crowd of 2,700 fans. Although just an exhibition game, the enthusiastic home crowd witnessed a victory against the Stars of Mexico team 9-5. The win marked the return of the ten-time championship Sockers team to San Diego.
The Sockers never trailed in its action-packed game against the Stars of Mexico. With the first and last goals of the game scored by Miguel "Chiky" Luna, the seven other Sockers points were scored by Paul Wright, Aaron Susi, Anthony Medina, Kraig Chiles, Dan Antoniuk, Scott Martin, and Tim Roty. Geared up in white, the Stars of Mexico players kept the game close, tying at 5-5 shortly after halftime. While the Stars of Mexico scoring stalled, the Sockers gained a four-point lead to secure the victory in the second half.
Stars of Mexico player, Luis Hernandez, was ejected from the game in the fourth period after getting tangled up with and allegedly kicking Sockers star Medina. With just over two-minutes remaining in the game, Stars of Mexico player, Guadalupe "El Lupillo" Castaneda injured his back while attempting to head the ball, and was escorted to the hospital in an ambulance.
This win against the Star of Mexico just shows how strong the San Diego team is. The Texas Outlaws will have their hands full this Sunday. Game time is 5:00 pm. Be there early as seating is limited and all seats are general admission with the exception of season ticket holders. Game tickets can be purchased online and picked up at the door by going to www.txoutlaws.com. Family packs of four or more tickets are being sold for $12 per ticket. Call Marco at 817-846-8843 for group rates for 20 or more.
Buy Tickets Now at http://www.txoutlaws.com/
Purchase your tickets today for this Sunday's first regular season game against the San Diego Sockers at 5:00 p.m. Texas Toyota of Grapevine will continue registering people to win a 42 inch Vizio HDTV. You can purchase a family or group pack of 4 or more tickets for $12.00 per ticket. Stay after the game or come early to eat at Zuroma.
Season tickets for the Texas Outlaws are on sale for $120 each (regular price $150 for the remaining 10 home games) through November 15th. Season ticket holders that do not use their tickets can trade them in for future tickets at the door on the day of the game they wish to trade.
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