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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 28/05/2026

#OnThisDay in 2015 in #sdsoccerhistory Chula Vista FC falls 3-7 in the third round of the 2015 #USOpenCup to @sacrepublicfc.com. CVFC were one of only two USASA teams to advance all the way to the third round.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 06/05/2026

#OnThisDay in 2001 in #sdsoccerhistory San Pasqual HS alum, Shannon MacMillan, scores the first two regular season goals (33', 87') in San Diego Spirit history as the Spirit shut out the previously undefeated Mia Hamm and the Washington Freedom 2-0 in front of a sellout crowd at Torero Stadium.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 23/04/2026

#OnThisDay in 2017 Before she became the @sandiegowavefc.com all-time appearance leader, Kristin McNabb, scored her first professional goal against the Houston Dash in her NWSL debut season with @reignfc.com

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 14/04/2026

#OnThisDay in 2019 in #SDSoccerHistory: Former #ScrippsRanchHS player, Sam Staab, makes her professional debut and scores a 59' goal to help the @washingtonspirit.com to a 2-0 season opening win against #SkyBlueFC.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 12/04/2026

#OnThisDay in 1984 in #sdsoccerhistory: The #SanDiegoSockers defeat the #NYCosmos 7-3 to win Game 3 and complete the 3-game sweep to win the 1984 #NASL Championship Series and claim their third straight indoor soccer title. San Diego Sockers player, Jean Willrich, named the finals MVP.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 09/04/2026

On this day in 2010: The San Diego Sockers defeat the Louisvelle Lightning 11-7 in the championship match to claim the 2010 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer title.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 09/04/2026

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.

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Soccertown Media @soccertownmedia.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Season 2 Episode 4: OUR FAMILY VERSUS YOUR TEAM pod.link/1826903443/e...

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 08/04/2026

On this day in 2016: Current @sandiegowavefc.com Perfomance Coach, Anja Mittag, scores the second goal for Germany in a 6-0 win over Turkey in a qualifying match for the 2017 UEFA Euro’s. #sdsoccerhistory

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 07/04/2026

On this day in 2007: Former San Diego Gauchos and San Diego Sockers player, @herculezg.bsky.social, scores the first goal in the history of Dick's Sporting Goods Park in his first game for the @coloradorapidssc.bsky.social in a 2-1 win over @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social. #sdsoccerhistory

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 06/04/2026

On this day in 1996: Thirty years ago today, former SDSU Aztec Eric Wynalda scores the first goal in MLS history as the San Jose Clash defeat D.C. United 1-0 in the opening game of the 1996 MLS season. #sdsoccerhistory

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 02/04/2026

On this day in 2021: San Diego native, Luca de la Torre, named to the Eredivisie Team of the Month for March 2021.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 01/04/2026

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.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 31/03/2026

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.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 29/03/2026

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.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 28/03/2026

On this day in 2009: San Dieguito HS alum Frankie Hedjuk's heads home an 88' equalizer that earns the @usmnt.ussoccer.com a crucial away point against El Salvador in the second match of the Hex - the final round of Concacaf qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 27/03/2026

On this date in 2007: Sean Bowers named as the first head coach of the new women's soccer program at Miramar College.

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Steven T @steve1t.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

#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)

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Steven T @steve1t.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

#OnThisDay in 1982 – Goals from Giorgio Chinaglia, Johan Neeskens & Julio César Romero led #NewYorkCosmos to a 3:1 victory against #Honduras, during 3rd place game of L.A. Soccer Classic at L.A. Memorial Coliseum. David Bueso had the only tally for #LaH.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 24/03/2026

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.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 23/03/2026

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.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 23/03/2026

On this date in 1997: Former SDSU Aztec, Eric Wynalda, scores but the @usmnt.ussoccer.com would eventually fall 2-3 to Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifier at Estadio Saprissa. Fellow Aztec Marcelo Balboa would be an unused substitute.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 23/03/2026

On this day in 2019: Mexico defeats Chile 3-1 in the last major international friendly at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego before it gets torn down.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 22/03/2026

On this day in 2015: Patrick Henry HS alum Sal Zizzo makes his first start for @newyorkredbulls.com in a 4-1 victory over @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social at Red Bull Arena (@sistadium.bsky.social).

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 22/03/2026

On this day in 2006: Mt. Carmel HS alum Steve Cherundolo scores the lone goal in a 1-4 loss to Germany in Dortmond as both teams prepare for the 2006 World Cup. It was Cherundolo's first @usmnt.ussoccer.com goal.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 22/03/2026

On this day in 2012: On the eve of his 18th birthday, former Mater Dei HS student and Chula Vista native, Alejandro Guido signs a three-year contract with Club Tijuana.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 22/03/2026

On this day in 1982: In the first ever meeting between the U.S. and Trinidad & Tobago, San Diego Sockers player and NASL Indoor season and playoff MVP, Julie Veee, scores the winning goal in his fourth cap for the @usmnt.ussoccer.com in a friendly in Port-of-Spain.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 21/03/2026

On this day in 1976: The San Diego Jaws lose 8-4 to eventual champion San Jose Earthquakes in the second match of the 1976 NASL Western Regional Indoor Soccer Tournament.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 20/03/2026

On this day in 2003: San Pasqual HS alum Shannon MacMillan scores the opening goal as the @uswnt.ussoccer.com defeats China 2-0 at the 2003 Algarve Cup.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 19/03/2026

On this day in 2011: Former SDSU Aztec and former San Diego Flash player @jimmyconrad.bsky.social scores his first goal for Chivas USA. Also on this date: Coronado native, St. Augustine HS Alum, and former CIF player of the year Servando Carrasco makes his Seattle Sounders and MLS debut.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 19/03/2026

On this date in 2010: On his 41st birthday, Warren Barton is announced as the president and head coach of the reincarnated San Diego Flash (NPSL).

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 19/03/2026

On this date in 1976: The San Diego Jaws fall 2-5 to the Dallas Tornado in the opening match of the 1976 NASL West Regional Indoor Tournament at the Cow Palace in Daly City, CA.

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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.co.uk · 18/03/2026

#OnThisDay in football, 18 March 1874 - Germany's first club, Dresden English Football Club, was formed. More on German football roots below 🇩🇪 1900 - Amsterdamsche Football Club (AFC) Ajax founded 🇳🇱 1939 - Ron Atkinson born 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 1977 - Danny Murphy born 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 outsidewrite.substack.com/p/the-birth-...

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The Birth of German Football

Germany is one of the powerhouses of football, both at an international and league level. But where and how did it all begin? Read on…

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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.co.uk · 18/03/2026

#OnThisDay in football, 18 March 1919 🇪🇸 Valencia Club de Fútbol was founded 🦇 🏆 6x La Liga 🏆 8x Copas del Rey 🏆 1x UEFA Cup 🏆 1x European Cup-Winners' Cup ¡Amunt Los Che! #Valencia

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Soccertown Media @soccertownmedia.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

New episode! Iran and boycotts are in the news as they were in 1980, when the US Olympic soccer team qualified for the Moscow Games—then stayed home. We go back to that fraught time when (shock!) politics and sports collided. And, of course, Alexi Lalas catches a stray. pod.link/1826903443/e...

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 18/03/2026

On this day in 1992: Former San Diego Sockers star, Hugo Perez, scores the lone goal in a USMNT loss to Morocco in a friendly in Casablanca.

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Steven T @steve1t.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

U.S. soccer pioneer Gary McBrady passed away on March 11. A member of 1st U.S. Youth Team, the St. Louis native scored the program’s 1st Concacaf goal in 1964. ‘67 #NCAA Co-Champion (w/ #MichiganState) & #StLouisSoccer Hall of Famer (2001) leaves a lasting legacy on the pitch. (📸s - Alex Popovich)

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 17/03/2026

On this date in 2013: San Diego Boca advance to the semifinals of the NPSL Western Conference Southern Division US Open Cup Qualifying Tournament when the Orange County Spartans had to forfeit the match due to improper player registration.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 16/03/2026

On this date in 2014: After a 13 year absence, Warren Barton leads the San Diego Flash (NPSL) back to the US Open Cup by defeating FC Hasental 2-1 on a brace by Helix HS alum Justin Picou (58, 63) in the final of the Southwest Conference qualifying tournament.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 15/03/2026

On this day in 1936: Soccer players from several teams meet up at Navy Field at the foot of 5th avenue (roughly where the Convention Center sits today) for a large practice/tryout ahead of the 1936 Soccer Football league.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 14/03/2026

On this date in 1998: SDSU alum Marcelo Balboa scores in the 50’ minute in 2-2 draw against Paraguay in an international friendly at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego as both teams prepare for the 1998 World Cup. Balboa’s goal would be his final national team goal of his career.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 13/03/2026

On this date in 1999: The U.S. Cup comes to San Diego as the @usmnt.ussoccer.com loses to Mexico 1-2 at Qualcomm Stadium. Former San Pasqual HS student Jovan Kirovski would get the start up top. San Dieguito HS alum, Frankie Hedjuk would start in defense and score the lone goal for the US.

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Shahan Petrossian @sp1873.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The 256th episode of my podcast, 🎙️'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is now up on YouTube as well. I interview Bulgarian linguist, educator, writer and editor Dr. Ivan Muhov as we discuss the Bulgaria National Team during the 1988 UEFA Euros qualifiers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ6T...

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Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 256 (Dr. Ivan Muhov -Bulgaria NT- 1988 UEFA Euros qualifiers.)

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Society for American Soccer History @ussoccerhistory.org · 12/03/2026

Now on the SASH YouTube channel from May 11, 1947 at Soldier Field in Chicago: Sparta-Hakoah 1-1 Hapoel Palestine. Courtesy of the Brian D Bunk Collection, this is currently the earliest surviving color footage of soccer played in the US identified by SASH. youtu.be/AR0dmKS9qJo

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

New Patreon Podcast: The U.S. Amateur Cup We're joined by Brock Mildon for a quick history of the U.S. Amateur Cup, a national trophy in the United States which is made up entirely of amateur soccer clubs. Subscribe and listen here ⬇️ www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeri...

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SanDiego.Fútbol @sandiego.futbol · 12/03/2026

Huge episode of the Chromaniacs coming to you live at 8:30 pm tonight! www.youtube.com/live/kDl0sg0...

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The Chromaniacs S2#08 | San Diego FC 3-2 Toluca FC | CONCACAF Champions Cup

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 12/03/2026

On the date in 1976: The San Diego Jaws, San Diego’s second attempt at an NASL franchise, played in their first competitive match. They lost 0-2 to the Dallas Tornado in front of 6,754 fans at Aztec Bowl on the campus of SDSU. Dallas goalscorers: Harry Drummond (69) and Kyle Rote Jr. (76).

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 12/03/2026

On this date in 2016: Cathedral Catholic HS Girls Soccer (D2) captures its fourth consecutive CIF SoCal regional soccer title. This was their 5th title overall making CCHS Girls Soccer the first and, to this date, only high school soccer program (boys or girls) to win 5 SoCal titles.

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SD Soccer History @sdsoccerhistory.org · 11/03/2026

On this date in 2017: El Cajon Valley HS Boys Soccer (D5) wins the regional title at the CIF Southern California Soccer Championships becoming the 12th different San Diego County high school to win a SoCal soccer title.

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