San Diego Sockers (2001-2004)

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This article is about the second San Diego Sockers of the WISL and MISL. For the original team for which this one is named after, see San Diego Sockers

1 Team History
2 Honors
3 Head Coaches
4 Arenas

[edit] Team History

The second version of the San Diego Sockers were a team in the new Major Indoor Soccer League. The team began play in the World Indoor Soccer League in 2001, and joined the MISL when it merged with the WISL for the 2002-2003 season. Just before the beginning of the 2004-2005 season, the Sockers were sold to Raj Kalra, owner of the Vancouver Ravens of the National Lacrosse League. However, barely two months after the purchase, it was revealed that Kalra had not paid the Sockers' players, staff, or rent since taking over, and the league voted to discontinue the franchise on December 30, 2004. There are rumors that the team might return but so far, these rumors have not been confirmed.

Also, Dallas Sidekicks were the only team in indoor soccer history to defeat the San Diego Sockers in a championships series at the San Diego Sports Arena which happened in 2001. June 2, 2008 some talk of San Diego may return to the new MISL next season.

[edit] Honors

[edit] Championships

none

[edit] Division Titles

2001 WISL reagular Season title

[edit] Year-by-year

Year	League	Reg. Season	Playoffs
2001	WISL	1st WISL, 14-10	Lost Championship
2002-03	MISL	3rd West, 14-22	Lost Division Semifinal
2003-04	MISL	2nd West, 13-23	Failed to Qualify
2004-05	MISL	8th MISL, 4-6	Folded at midseason