Legion: 7 Straight, Sockers: 12 straight; Seals host playoffs

By Nick Pellegrino
Updated: April 17, 2023

Another try for the San Diego Legion t defeat Chicago, 48-24 / MLR media relations

2023 LOCAL PROS / G.L.A.S.S. Sports (Legion rugby, Gulls hockey, And, Sockers indoor/arena soccer, Seals indoor lacrosse)

From staff and wire reports

MISSION VALLEY – In a back-and-forth game in the early going, the San Diego Legion turned on the jets in the secondhalf to double-up the visiting Chicago Hounds, 48-24, in Major League Rigby action Sunday (Apr. 16) at Snapdragon stadium.

The legion (8-1 overall) has now captured seven straight contests and lead the MLR West Division by a full game over the Houston Sabercats and Seattle Seawolves at the midway point of the regular season.

Houston visits San Diego in two weeks (Sun., Apr.30; time TBA) in what should prove to be, obviously, an important match for both ballclubs.

San Diego led at the half, 17-14, then burst away with a 21-point advantage in the second half. Eight different players scored trys for the Legion. Two of the better ones are next.

Highlights

First Half goal by Mikey Te’o with a dive into the corner HERE
First Half: A tie-breaking goal by Nate Augspurger (For you American Football fans, this was a “Pick 6″/Defensive play of the match) HERELegion team Website HERE
Full game replay on The Rugby Network

San Diego Sockers
MASL West Division Finals

Sockers “Hype” Video

The San Diego Sockers, in seeking a third consecutive Masjor Arena Soccer League championship and the Ron Newman Cup, open the Western Conference series against the Chihuahua Savage on Tuesday in Mexico, then host Game 2 this Friday at Pechanga Arena (SD Sports Arena). Kickoff is at 7:35 p.m.

San Diego *24-2) enter the series on a 12-game winning streak, incluidng a two-game sweep of the Medquite (Texas) Outlaws, outscoring them 15-1, including a rare shutout in the final game, 8-0,here at home. SERIES HIGHLIGHTS

San Diego Seals Lacrosse

The San Diego Seals, still fighting with Saskatchewan for the Western Division title, announced that by finishing first ort second, they will host the First Round of the playoffs on Fri., May 5, at Pechanga Arena (SD Sports Arena) MORE