San Diego Sockers Match Notes at Florida
February 16, 2018 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
San Diego Sockers News Release
The Sockers travel to the Sunshine State to play the Florida Tropics in back-to-back games beginning on Friday, 4:35 p.m., at RP Funding Center. San Diego (14-3) has won two in a row to recover from a small mid- season slump. This is the second back-to- back games of the year for San Diego (1-1).
Florida, who is battling Syracuse for the fi- nal Eastern Division sport, is coming off a 5- 2 victory over Harrisburg last Friday night.
The Tropics are led by forward Ricardo De Queiroz Diegues' 32 points on 20 goals and 12 assists. Contributing to the offense is forward Freddy Moojen (14-11=25), mid- fielder Victor Parreiras (12-9=21), and forward Mauricio Salles (13-7=30). Peter Sliwa has backstopped the Tropics in goal with a 6.00 GAA and a .684 Save %. Florida (9-7) has a game-in-hand over the 10-7 Silver Knights in the fight for the final postseason berth.
San Diego is finding its stride heading towards the playoffs. New addition Jamie Lovegrove has added to the team's fire- power. In his first two games, he has managed to score two goals and one assist. Captain Kraig Chiles continued his 14-game goal streak with two goals against Sonora last Sunday. Expect the goalkeeper tandem of Boris Pardo (7-0-1, 3.90, .713%) and Chris Toth (7-2-0, 4.00, .759%) to split the games on the trip. The Sockers have the luxury of having two of the best keepers in the MASL, as the duo is ranked first and second in GAA and second and third in save percentage.
SAN DIEGO SOCKERS (14-3) vs. FLORIDA TROPICS (9-7)
MASL Match #147
Friday, February 16, 4:35pm PT
RP Funding Center
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SOCKERS SHORTS
Sockers Add Firepower
In Jamie Lovegrove San Diego signed free agent MF Jamie Lovegrove before the roster freeze deadline. He scored two goals and one assist in his first two games
This Sounds Familiar
Captain and all-time leading scorer Kraig Chiles is again leading the team in scoring. He has tallied 30 goals and nine assists for a total 39 points. He tops the league with six game-winning goals.
Not Playing From Behind Much
San Diego has only trailed eight times at the end of any quarter this season. The Sockers have been ahead or tied for 60 out of 68 quarters this year.
Very Special, Special Teams Squared
The Sockers power play is operating at 49% (3rd in MASL) effectiveness and the penalty killing unit is first in the MASL at 78%.
Magic Eight Ball
The Sockers have scored at least eight goals in 11 of their 17 games this season. Syracuse (6), Ontar- io (5), Monterrey, Tacoma, Turlock (4) have held San Diego to fewer goals.
Goalkeeping Tandem Is Strong
Boris Pardo leads the MASL with a 3.90 GAA, while Chris Toth is second at 4.00. The duo rank 2nd & 3rd in save percentage, with Toth at .759 and Pardo with .713.
Bad Boys, Bad Boys
Matt Clare leads the team with 18 penalty minutes. Max Touloute is second with 16.
Block Masters
San Diego has 84 blocked shots this season. Leading the team is Raymundo Contreras with 17. Second on the team with 13 is John Sosa.
Sockers 2 Need To Win Final Two Games
San Diego (5-5) will need to win their last two games to make the playoffs. They play at Arizona and Las Vegas to conclude their MASL 2 season.
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