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Soccer in San Diego
In sunny San Diego, locals find it hard to resist spending their days at the beaches. That's why they've combined the best of both worlds - and often play their soccer on the beach.
In fact, beach soccer - originating in Brazil - has become popular enough in California that the state has held its annual beach soccer championships in nearby Oceanside. The 2008 tournament drew a record-breaking 25,000 people to the beach, and had 274 participating teams, including 8 professional squads.
Indoor soccer has also been successful in southern California. The San Diego Sockers have been one of the most successful professional indoor soccer teams in the country. Playing in several different leagues since the mid 70s, the Sockers have won numerous league championships - including an astonishing 8 titles in the Major Indoor Soccer League between 1983 and 1992 - and boast an amazing alumni list including Julie Veee, Kevin Crow, Zoltan Toth and Jean Willrich.
San Diego United is yet another team in the area - playing in the NPSL.
San Diego's native son Steve Cherundolo crafted his touch playing for San Diego's Nomads youth soccer club and has been a longtime defender in European league soccer and made over 50 appearances on the U.S. National Team.
About Qualcomm Stadium
Completed in 1967, Qualcomm Stadium is located eight miles northeast from downtown San Diego.
With a seating capacity of 70,500, the stadium has played host to the San Diego Chargers (AFL/NFL) since 1967, the San Diego State Aztecs (NCAA) since 1967, the Holiday Bowl (NCAA) since 1978, and the Poinsettia Bowl (NCAA) since 2005.
In addition, the stadium was the site of three Super Bowl games (1988, 1998, and 2003), two Major League Baseball All-Star Games (1978 and 1992), and two World Series (1984 and 1998).
The stadium is served by the Qualcomm Stadium San Diego Trolley station, accessible via the Green Line and a Special Events line from the 12th and Imperial Transit Center.
About San Diego, CA
California's second largest city, San Diego is a popular year-round travel destination.
San Diego's attractions include SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park, LEGOLAND California, historic Old Town, downtown's Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, Mission Bay, nearby Mexico, deserts, and more.
Year-round 70-degree temperatures, unique shopping, fine dining, vibrant arts and culture, more than 90 golf courses, gaming, luxury resorts and spas, and 70 miles of beaches make San Diego popular for travelers.
