SD Soccer History

@sdsoccerhistory.org

Preserving and sharing San Diego's soccer history and culture. Podcast: THIS WEEK IN SAN DIEGO SOCCER HISTORY Livestream: Tuesdays 6PM (Pacific). YouTube: @sdsoccerhist Contact: John@bigpinedigital.com

On this day in 1984: The San Diego Sockers defeat the New York Cosmos 10-4 in front of 12,696 fans at the San Diego Sports Arena to take Game 2 of the 1984 NASL Indoor Championship Series.

On this day in 1984: The San Diego Sockers complete the sweep by winning Game 2 in the best of three NASL indoor semifinal series by a score of 7-2 against the Golden Bay Earthquakes in front of 4,413 fans at the Oakland Coliseum Arena.

On this day in 2019: After falling in the championship match in 2018, the San Diego Sockers 2 capped an undefeated 2019 season by downing Cuervos de Juarez 7-5 in the MASL 2 Championship match at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.

On this day in 2015: San Diego Sockers star, Kraig Chiles, scores two goals to lead the United States to a 5-3 victory over Mexico in the final of the 2015 World Mini Football World Cup at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

#OnThisDay in 1992 – Mike Lapper scored the game-winner for U.S. as it topped thosts #México 2:1 to open final round of Concacaf Men’s U-23 Olympic Qualifying before 45,000 at Estadio Azul. Pedro Pineda gave the home side the lead before Chris Henderson tied it. (📸s – Jon Van Woerden/Soccer America)

BildBildBildBild

On this day in 1976: 50 years ago today, 18,128 fans cramed into San Diego's historic Balboa Stadium to watch the NASL’s San Diego Jaws hold Pele scoreless and draw 1-1 with the visiting Cosmos setting an attendance record for a soccer match in San Diego.

On this date in 2015: San Diego Sockers player Kraig Chiles with two goals and Brian Farber with one as the United States routes Kazakhstan 10-1 in the opening of match of group play at the World Mini Football World Cup at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, CA.