Stars Welcome Dallas Tomorrow on Teddy Bear Toss Night
December 17, 2021 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Tacoma Stars News Release
TACOMA, WA. - The Stars (0-1) will look to rebound from their Opening Night loss to the San Diego Sockers this Saturday when the Dallas Sidekicks (0-2) make their only appearance at the accesso ShoWare Center this season for Tacoma's Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game to benefit Toys-for-Tots and the Salvation Army.
The teams last met in Kent during the 2018-19 season with each team winning one game. The Stars won 9-6 on December 7, 2018, and Dallas picked up a 5-4 victory on February 24, 2019. The last four meetings between the teams have taken place in Texas.
With one game in the books, Jamael Cox (2G-1A) and Vini Dantas (2G-1A) lead the Stars in scoring with three points each. Nick Perera (1G-1A) and DeBray Hollimon (0G-2A) each had multi-point games vs San Diego.
In goal, Danny Waltman had several big saves throughout the game to keep it close until the final minutes. He finished with nine saves. Waltman does have a goal scored against the Sidekicks. He found the back of the net during Tacoma's 7-4 win in Dallas on April 16, 2019. For the all-time series, Mike Ramos leads all goal scorers against the Sidekicks with 10 goals.
Dallas comes to town following a pair of home losses to start the 2021-22 campaign, an 8-4 Opening Night loss to St. Louis, and a 6-4 decision to Kansas City on December 11. Luiz Morales (3G-1A), Felipe De Sousa (2G-1A), and David Ortiz (0G-3A) are the only Sidekicks with multiple points after the first two games of their schedule.
Juan Gamboa and Estevan Vazquez have each started a game in goal for Dallas, with 17 and four saves respectfully. Both Dallas keepers post a 0-1 record, Gamboa with a 5.82 GAA and Vazquez a 10.00 average. This will be the first of six meetings between the Stars and Sockers. The teams split their regular-season series at a game apiece last season, but San Diego holds a 19-4 advantage in all-time regular-season matchups.
Season tickets are now available for the Tacoma Stars. Guarantee your seat to all the action by calling 1-844-STARS-84, or emailing info@tacomastars.com, or go to www.tacomastars.com.
December 18, 2021 is the Tacoma Stars Annual Teddy Bear Toss game to benefit Toys-for-Tots and the Salvation Army! Bring a new stuffed animal and when the Stars score their first goal of the game, let them fly onto the field! Bring as many stuffed animals as you would like to help a great cause. Game time vs the Dallas Sidekicks is 7:05 pm.
The Stars will return to action in 2022 when the St. Louis Ambush visit for a pair games on January 7 and 9. Get your tickets now and don't miss the Ambush on their only trip to the accesso ShoWare Center this season. Game time is 7:35 pm on the 7th and 5:05 pm on the 9th. Game time is 7:05 vs the Dallas Sidekicks. Get your tickets at www.tacomastars.com.
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