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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

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. 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. Also, Dallas Sidekicks were the only team in indoor soccer history to defeat the San Diego Sockers in a championships series at the

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which happened in 2001. A new team using the Sockers' name and logo joined the

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in the 2009–10 season.

Honors

Championships

* none

Division Titles

* 2001 WISL regular Season title

Year-by-year

Head coaches

* Brian Quinn 2001–2004

Arenas

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