Sockers Take to the Road Looking for First Win
October 31, 2003 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
San Diego Sockers News Release
The Sockers look to snap a three-game losing streak at the open of the 2003-04 season and a seven-game losing streak dating back to last year, tonight when they take on the Dallas Sidekicks in Dallas at 5 p.m. (PST).
About the Opponent
The Dallas Sidekicks have made key off-season trades and are currently in first place in the Western Division of the MISL standings. This is the first matchup for the teams this season and the 67th all-time. The Sidekicks currently hold a 2-3 beating the Monterrey Fury and Philadelphia KiXX so far.
Sockers Open Arena To San Diego- Free tickets to Nov. 6 game
The San Diego Sockers announced this week that anyone who brings a donated item to the November 6 game against the Dallas Sidekicks will receive a free ticket to the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Sports Arena..
The San Diego Sockers management, staff and players have been directly affected by the San Diego wildfires, from evacuation of homes to the destruction of a home. The Sockers donated more than 3,000 meals and soccer balls to victims of the wildfires earlier this week.
"We are trying to do what we can to help the members of our community.. The public will not only have the chance to donate, but to also come together in a way that only San Diegans know how," said Sockers Head Coach Brian Quinn. "Bring a can, get a ticket."
Acceptable donated items include food (non-perishable), unwrapped toys and cash contributions.
The Scripps Ranch Old Pros, featuring Sockers legends Cha Cha Namdar and George Katakalidis, will play in a halftime game against members of the media.
The Sockers postponed their game scheduled for this Friday against the Monterrey Fury at the Sports Arena, but will travel to face Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. (PST).
The Power of Bowers
Sockers defender Sean Bowers is eighth all-time with 910 blocks and is only 10 blocks from moving into seventh.
Beware, Wright is Back
Tonight's matchup against the Sidekicks marks the return of Sockers forward/midfielder Paul Wright. Wright returns after serving a three-game suspension from last season.
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