Empire Strykers vs San Diego Sockers Live Stream: How to Watch MASL Soccer

The Empire Strykers will take on the San Diego Sockers in an intense rivalry in the MASL regular season on Thursday.

The Empire Strykers host the San Diego Sockers on Thursday at Toyota Arena in a classic Southern California MASL rivalry that already has a current-season edge to it. The Sockers took the first meeting of the campaign 4-3 at Frontwave Arena earlier in January, grinding out a defensive win behind late goals from Tavoy Morgan and veteran talisman Kraig Chiles to hand Empire a fifth straight loss. Since then, the Strykers have steadied, winning on the road at Tacoma to edge back toward the middle of the MASL table.

How to Watch Empire Strykers vs San Diego Sockers Today:

Game Date: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Game Time: 9:30 p.m. ET

TV Channel: FOX Soccer Plus

Location: Toyota Arena

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Empire enters at 3-6-0, still chasing consistency but clearly playing better than it did earlier in the season. Head coach Onua Obasi has leaned on attacking pieces like Anthony Powell, Ali Somow, and Marco Fabián, who all showed their scoring touch in recent games, including Powell’s key goal in open play. At the back, Brandon Gomez’s shot-stopping heroics were vital in the dramatic 7-6 win over Tacoma.

San Diego, meanwhile, has had a more stable start, sitting at 5-3-1 with 16 points and occupying a mid-table spot in the compressed eight-team MASL standings. The team prides itself on quick starts, having scored first in each of its opening five matches, and its blend of veteran composure and attacking quality remains among the league’s best. Chiles, Tavoy Morgan, Luiz Morales, and Sebastian Mendez give San Diego multiple scoring options.

The key questions for this match are whether Empire can match San Diego’s early intensity and avoid chasing the game, and whether San Diego’s offense can again find the fluidity that produced seven goals in Tacoma. If Empire can stay out of the box, protect Gomez, and capitalize on set pieces, this has the makings of another playoff-caliber match.

What Time Is The MASL Game Between Empire Strykers vs San Diego Sockers On?

The Empire Strykers vs San Diego Sockers game will take place on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great soccer action.

What Channel Is The Empire Strykers vs San Diego Sockers Game On?

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