Sockers Rally Behind Perera Hat Trick in Road Win
- Jonathan Turner
- 15 hours ago
- 2 min read
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TOWSON, MD (Saturday, January 10, 2026) — Nick Perera recorded a hat trick and an assist, and goalkeeper Boris Pardo made 18 saves as the San Diego Sockers erased a 3-0 first-half deficit to defeat the Baltimore Blast 9-6 at SECU Arena.
San Diego (4-2-1, 13 points) scored seven second-half goals to earn its second road win of the season and its first victory on a six-match road trip that runs through the end of January. Baltimore fell to 3-3-2 (11 points), dropping its second straight home match.
A former professional soccer player, Gregory is also the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Soccer Kickers, a Michigan-based youth development program that has impacted thousands of players and families across the state. His reputation throughout the Michigan soccer community is built on consistency, honesty, and a commitment to sustainable player development.
San Diego responded decisively. Rookie Adrian Reyes scored at 3:06 of the fourth quarter to break the tie, followed by goals from Kraig Chiles and Charlie Gonzalez, who buried a long-range effort into an empty net after intercepting a pass. Defender Mitchell Cardenas capped the scoring with his first goal of the season.
Despite traveling with a depleted roster due to injuries and national team absences, the Sockers controlled the final minutes and secured the comeback victory.
San Diego now heads to upstate New York for a Sunday afternoon matchup against Utica City FC, scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT. The match will stream live on MASL TV via YouTube.
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