COMPLIMENTS OF KAISER PERMANENTE FRIDAY March 1st SUNDAY March 10th FRIDAY March 15th SUNDAY April 7th SATURDAY, April 13th For 40 years the San Diego Sockers have been one of the most successful soccer teams in North America. A LEGACY OF Always a contender in the outdoor NASL, they ventured indoors to become the greatest Indoor CHAMPIONS soccer team ever—and San Diego’s winningest team. CHAMPIONSHIPS NASL Indoor 1981-82, 1983-84 MISL / MSL 1982-83, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92 PASL 2009-10, 2010-11, COACH PHIL SALVAGGIO 2011-12, 2012-13 His Sockers teams have ignited a whole new era THE SOCKERS HAD TWO 5-YEAR DYNASTIES `82-`86 & `88-`92 for lucky Sockers fans. From NASL Indoor to the MISL the Sockers were Champs of all. THE MASL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY IS NAMED AFTER HIM THE SOCKERS MODERN-ERA 4-YEAR REIGN 2010-11-12 and 13 The Indoor game was dominated by the late Ron Newman. The dynasty picked back up with the PASL squad shown here He passed away in August of this year and will be missed dearly. hoisting the trophy with the late Norbert “The Captain” Stein. 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON A LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS 1978-2018 BRANDON ESCOTO NAMED MASL SOCKERS REMAINING JANUARY PLAYER OF THE MONTH 2019 MASL SCHEDULE The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) named Sockers GREETINGS SOCKERS FANS midfielder Brandon Escoto as the January Player of DATE/DAY OPPONENT TIME the Month. In his third season with San Diego, The Sockers have been a part of our city’s sports history MARCH Escoto led the team with 10 goals and 6 assists since 1978. This year, we celebrate our 40th anniversary 1* Friday TURLOCK 7:35 for 16 total points in January. with a season-long tribute, meshing the past with the 10 Sunday ONTARIO 5:05 present. 15* Friday DALLAS 7:35 “Brandon is having a breakout season and San Diego is often described as a town with a sports 22 Friday @TURLOCK 7:05 he is a major reason why we are 14-1,” said curse, but those of us who have enjoyed the Sockers 24 Sunday @DALLAS 1:00 Sockers General Manager Sean Bowers. over the decades know that is far from the truth. With 31 Sunday @TACOMA 5:05 “He’s deserving of the recognition for his performance in January. We hope that he continues his individual 14 championships, a pro team sports-record 48-game Sean Bowers APRIL success to help the entire team reach our goals.” winning streak, and countless fans entertained over General Manager 4 Thursday @ONTARIO 7:00 & former Sockers the years—we remain the most successful professional 7 Sunday RG VALLEY 5:05 All-Star player SOCKERS sports franchise in San Diego history. 13 Saturday MONTERREY 7:05 PLAYOFFS UNVEIL Our motto this year is “A Legacy of Champions”. Beginning Opening Night TO BE DETERMINED LEGACY when we honor the great (and dearly departed) head coach Ron Newman. COLLECTION Times listed are San Diego (PST) Time “Brandon Escoto is Newman led the Sockers to 10 of their 14 championships. Continuing JERSEY having a breakout with Retro Night (January 11), our Celebrity Game (February 15) and FREE PARKING January 11th was season and he is a Alumni Night (April 7), we’ll be celebrating the great history of the team. EVERY GAME! the much an- major reason why On the field, the team has been re-tooled with one goal in mind: adding (a $15 Value!) ticipated release we are 14-1,” a 15th championship banner. With talented additions such as Leonardo of the Sockers — Sockers General Manager Sean Bowers De Oliveira, Christian Gutierrez, Taylor Bond, Manuel Rojo and Christian “Legacy Collection” Jersey from the 1980’s dynasty Segura, we feel confident that the 2018-19 Sockers are poised to compete era. The team wore the classic Score kits onto the field for their match against Ontario. Supporters all season long for the best record in the MASL and a Ron Newman Cup. purchased the $80 retro jersey at a record pace. We hope you enjoy our promotional schedule, which was put together The team will wear the retro jerseys again on with our 40th anniversary in mind, and to continue to add fun and April 7 and then the game-worn tops will be value to your spectator experience. We want to provide the best game- auctioned off. The Sockers Store located on the day experience possible for all ages and all segments of our community. North Concourse will also be selling the jerseys. With a special emphasis on kids in youth sports. Also, we appreciate and want to acknowledge the men and women who serve in our military, SOCKERS 2019 ALL-STAR * = $2 BUD LIGHT NIGHTS! The our fire fighters, and members of law enforcement. Likewise, we want to Sockers, Bud Light and Pechanga CELEBRITY GAME extend a special thanks to our Sockers fan groups, including “Deep End Arena have partnered up to The Sockers hosted their annual All- Supporters” and “7th Man” for their enthusiastic support at our home present three $2 Bud Light Nights. Star Celebrity Game during half- IN REMEMBRANCE games. I look forward to seeing you at Pechanga Arena San Diego! Come out an enjoy a refreshing time of the February 15 match. brew and exciting soccer action at The game featured 34 national FERNANDO affordable prices. Bud Light Nights and local celebrities competing on Sean Bowers Begin 1 hour before kickoff and Team Kaiser Permanente and Team CLAVIJO promptly 1 hour after kickoff. Sean Bowers 1956 - 2019 General Manager The San Diego Sockers are deeply saddened by the passing of former Sockers champion Fernando Clavijo, a prominent person in the world of American soccer, Soccerloco for the CaliFino Tequila Cup. The crowd both indoors and outdoors. delighted in the action which resulted in a 3-3 tie. Clavijo passed away at the To see the rosters and video highlights, please visit: Clavijo won three MISL champion- www.SDSockers.com/Celebrity age of 63 after battling cancer. ships with the Sockers in the four He will be remembered for seasons he played with the team his significant impact on the (1984-1988) . (Photo: nasljerseys.com) CONGRATS TO THE PACIFIC DIVISION MISL, MLS and U.S. Soccer. CHAMPION SAN DIEGO SOCKERS 2 The Sockers offer our heart- Sean Bowers, Sockers General The Sockers 2 developmental team claimed the MASL felt condolences to the Clavi- Manager. IMPORTANT: CLEAR BAG "His career show- 2 Pacific Division title and will advance to the play- jo family. "We have lost some- POLICY IS IN EFFECT! cased his talent as a player, offs beginning in mid-March. Sockers 2, the defending one who had a significant Purchase your Sockers Clear Bag coach, and administrator. The MASL 2 Western Conference Champion, lost to Chicago impact on the sport of soc- entire soccer community will LEGENDARY SOCKERS HEAD COACH RON NEWMAN WITH HIS HARDWARE for only $10 at the Sockers Store at in the MASL 2 Cup Final last March. cer in the United States," said miss Fernando." He led the Sockers to an amazing 10 championships in 11 years. the arena or online! 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON A LEGACY OF CHAMPIONS 1978-2018 BRAZIL BY THE BAY HOSTING PRE-GAME & WATCH PARTIES SOCKERS ON A WORLD STAGE 2018-2019 Volume 2, Issue 2 Jonathan Greene Enjoy the party before and after a Sockers home game with Communications other supporters at Brazil By The Bay Restaurant & Sports COMPLIMENTS OF KAISER PERMANENTE & Marketing Manager Before Landon Donovan, a bounty of world class superstar players plied their trade with the Sockers. Bar. We have partnered to create three exciting new options Melissa Mae Kaz Deyna led Poland to the gold medal in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, where he was the Top Goalscorer, with 9 goals. Then for supporters to make a Sockers home game even better! Sideline Reporter/Arena In-Game Host he led Poland to the bronze in World Cup 1974. At the 1976 Montreal Olympics his team reached the finals yet again and won Savanna Moorehouse Account Executive the silver medal. He Captained Poland at the World Cup in Argentina in 1978. He was ranked third in the European Footballer of the Year for 1974, behind Johan Cruyff and Franz Beckenbauer. Editor/Writer Jon Greene Michelle Greig Editor/Designer Dean Mitchell Account Executive BRAZIL Publisher Gareth Maden Alex Monnar BY THE BAY Printer Community Team Manager Media 3676 Kurtz Jerry Mosier Designed and produced by Equipment Manager Street www.deanmitchelldesign.com Paul Savage San Diego, CA SOCKERS STAFF Head Athletic Trainer (619) 692-1410 Sean Bowers SOCKERS TRAINING FACILITIES General Manager Sockers Indoor Soccer Center Chiky Luna 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Hugo Sanchez, played two seasons for Director, Player Personnel San Diego, CA 92110 the Sockers early in his career. A prolific BRAZIL BY THE BAY PRE-GAME PARTY: Begin your Sockers Melissa Mahan San Marcos Bradley Park Arena goalscorer known for his spectacular Director, Game Day Operations/ game day experience two hours before kickoff. Grab a bite to Soccer Field, 465 S Rancho Santa strikes and volleys, Hugo Sanchez is Admin Fe Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078 eat off their Sockers Game Day Specials Menu, while enjoying widely regarded as the greatest Mex- Shellie Cluett SOCKERS CONTACT your favorite libations. After the party, simply walk across the Director, Creative Services INFORMATION ican footballer of all time, representing street to Pechanga Arena for exciting arena soccer action! Shane Brown San Diego Sockers Mexico in 3 different World Cups.