Sockers Take On Wave at 7 p.m.
January 2, 2003 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
San Diego Sockers News Release
The San Diego Sockers (7-12) resolve to win more in the new year, the first chance against the Western Conference leading Milwaukee Wave. The team has yet to beat the Wave this year, but haven't seen Milwaukee since the addition of Paul Wright. Matthew Stewart had a big game against the Wave last time with back-to-back goals, both off assists from Mariano Bollella.
Nevertheless, the team is 0-3 against the Wave. In the last two games against the Wave, one player has scored twice in each contest. The first was Chile Farias with two goals on November 16, the second Matthew Stewart on December 6.
Of Special Note: Tonight Brian Quinn becomes the 48th coach in indoor soccer history to coach 100 games.
Last Time: Kansas City 13, San Diego 6 - Dec. 26, 2002
The Sockers fell to the Kansas City Comets for the first time this season with a 13-6 loss at the San Diego Sports Arena. Several injuries plagued the team, including a loss of Anthony Farace with a hamstring strain. Farace scored four goals in the win over Baltimore on Dec. 21.
- Robbie Aristodemo scored his fourth goal in three games.
- Chile Farias added to his point total with one assist.
- Nick Vorberg was in the goal for the Sockers and totaled 16 saves.
Farias Named MISL Offensive Player Of The Month
The Major Indoor Soccer League announced today that Forward Carlos "Chile" Farias was recently named the MISL Offensive Player of the Month for his play in the month of November.
Farias posted three 3-point goals, seven 2-point tallies, seven assists and 30 points in six November outings. The native of Santiago, Chile also recorded one power play and one game-winning goal during November play.
The 26-year old forward enjoyed his most productive outing of the month on November 2 vs. Kansas City. In that contest, Farias posted three 2-point goals, a pair of assists and eight points in leading the Sockers to a 22-21 victory over the Comets. Farias recorded at least one point in all six of the November games in which he played and posted at least six points in four of his November outings.
Farias currently leads the MISL in scoring with 63 points and paces the League in both total goals with 18 and 3-point tallies with five. The 1996 Continental Indoor Soccer League Rookie of the Year also leads the MISL in sixth-attacker goals with four while sharing the League lead in assists with 13. Farias ranks second in 2-point goals with 15.
Taking The Cold Out Of December
The win last weekend was the first for the Sockers in the month of December. The team holds a 1-4 record in the 12th month. This will be the first game of the new year for the Sockers.
Notables...
The Sockers have taken a good look at the stats and noticed some patterns.
- The team is 2-9 when allowing the first goal.
- The Sockers are 2-0 against the Comets this season.
- Hold a 5-3 record when leading at halftime and when scoring the first goal.
Several Sockers Top MISL Leaderboard
With an assist last week, Carlos "Chile" Farias increased his lead in the Spalding Scoring Race to 63 points. He leads Kansas City's Dino Delevski by three points (60 points) and holds a 10-point advantage over Harrisburg's David Bascome (53 points). Farias is also second in the MISL with 16 assists while he is tied for second in the league with one short-handed goals.
Fellow teammate, defender Gaston Pernia has blocked 43 opponent shots in 19 games this season, putting him in first place in the MISL. Baltimore's Sean Bowers ranks second with 40. Pernia led the Sockers and the World Indoor Soccer League in blocks last season with 53 in 23 games.
Goalkeeper Nick Vorberg drops to third on the MISL's leading goalkeeper board with an 8.79 points-against average. Milwaukee's Victor Nogueira leads the list with a 7.94 points-against average.
East Meets West
The Sockers are glad to be in the Western Conference. The team is 2-8 against Eastern Conference teams this season. The only team that the Sockers have beaten in the Eastern Conference is the Baltimore Blast.
Live and On Your Computer
The San Diego Sockers are now available live and on your computer, via the internet. Log onto www.sockers.com for more information. All games are available at webcast.sockers.com.
Major Indoor Soccer League 2 Stories from January 2, 2003
- Ceccarelli Named Player of the Month - Kansas City Comets
- MISL Injury Report - MISL 2
- Martinez Wins Monthly Honors - Harrisburg Heat
- Sockers Take On Wave at 7 p.m. - San Diego Sockers
- Pair Honored for December Play - MISL 2
- Force Ready For 2003 Portion of Schedule - Cleveland Force
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