Cardiff Native, former La Costa Canyon star to bolster midfield depth

The San Diego Sockers announced the signing of midfielder Jason Santos to a contract for the remainder of the 2011-2012 season. Santoswill accompany the team on its trip toMonterrey,Mexicofor the upcoming FIFRA Championships.

“Jason has been training hard with the Sockers Reserves and deserves an opportunity to showcase his talents with the parent club,” said general manager John Kentera.

Santos, 24, was born and raised inCardiffby the Sea and graduated from La Costa Canyon High School, where he was captain of the soccer team his senior season and first-team all-Avocado League. Santoswent on to play college soccer at UC Davis, where he was a two-year starter and named the team’s most inspirational player in 2010.

Jason’s brother Joe Santos is also a member of the Sockers Reserves team.

The Sockers will play in the first-ever FIFRA Championships, an international exhibition tournament featuring the Sockers, the Liga Mexicana de Futbol Rapido champion Monterrey Flash, and teams from Canada and Ecuador, taking place in Monterrey February 2^nd-5^th.

San Diego(13-0) returns home on February 11^th to take on the Arizona Storm. Tickets are available for the January 21^st, 2012 game between the Sockers and the Storm online at www.sdsockers.com, through TicketMaster or by phone at (866)-799-GOAL.