San Diego Sockers Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary with Throwback Night

The indoor soccer team will honor alumni and give away a Kraig Chiles bobblehead this weekend.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:47pm

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The San Diego Sockers, a professional indoor soccer team, is hosting a special Throwback/Alumni Night this Saturday to celebrate the franchise's 50-year history. The game against Utica City FC will feature a giveaway of an exclusive bobblehead honoring longtime Sockers player Kraig Chiles.

Why it matters

The Sockers are one of the longest-running professional indoor soccer teams in the United States, having been founded in 1976. Honoring the team's history and legacy through events like this helps build community engagement and fan loyalty.

The details

The Throwback/Alumni Night will feature special theme jerseys, giveaways, and recognition of former Sockers players. The highlight will be the distribution of a Kraig Chiles bobblehead to all fans in attendance. Chiles played for the Sockers for over a decade and is considered one of the franchise's all-time greats.

  • The Sockers' Throwback/Alumni Night is this Saturday, February 11, 2026.
  • The Sockers were founded in 1976, making this their 50th anniversary season.

The players

San Diego Sockers

A professional indoor soccer team that has been in operation since 1976, making them one of the longest-running franchises in U.S. indoor soccer history.

Kraig Chiles

A longtime player for the San Diego Sockers, considered one of the franchise's all-time greats after playing for the team for over a decade.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an incredible milestone for the Sockers franchise. We're excited to honor our history and connect with our loyal fans through this special Throwback Night.”

— Kraig Chiles, Sockers Legend (Patch.com)

What’s next

Fans can purchase tickets to the Sockers' Throwback/Alumni Night game on the team's website.

The takeaway

The San Diego Sockers' 50-year anniversary celebration showcases the enduring appeal of indoor soccer in the city and the team's commitment to honoring its storied past to build an even brighter future.