Dallas Sidekicks
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The Dallas Sidekicks were one of the longest operating professional soccer teams in the United States, based in Dallas, Texas, and operating from 1984 until suspending operations following the 2004 season. The team was founded as a member of the originial Major Indoor Soccer League. Over the years, the team played in three other leagues (CISL, WISL, and the current MISL). The team's most famous player was Tatu, who was known for throwing his shirt into the stands after every goal. The team hosted the 1989 MISL All-Star Game.
Although the team has not played since 2004, there have been rumors ever since about the team's return. So far, these rumors have not panned out.
Honors
Championships- 1986-87 MISL
- 1993 CISL
- 1998 PSA
- 2001 WISL
- 1989-90 Western Division
- 1993 CISL Regular Season
- 1994 Eastern Division
- 1998 PSA Regular Season
- 2003-04 Western Division
Head coaches
- Gordon Jago 1984-1989
- Billy Phillips 1989-1991
- Gordon Jago 1991-1998
- Tatu 1998-2004
Retired numbers
- #5 Mike Powers 1987-2001
- #8 Wes McLeod 1986-1992
- #10 Kevin Smith 1984-92 1995-1998
- #22 Doc Lawson 1985-91
- #31 Krys Sobieski 1985-91
- (Gordon Jago) Head Coach/General Manger 1984-1998
Arenas
- Reunion Arena 1984-2001
- American Airlines Center 2001 (one game)
- Reunion Arena 2001-2004
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | GF | GA | Pct | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-85 | MISL | 12-36 | 194 | 286 | .250 | 7th West | Out of Playoffs |
| 1985-86 | MISL | 25-23 | 220 | 231 | .521 | 3rd East | Lost Quarterfinal |
| 1986-87 | MISL | 28-24 | 209 | 197 | .538 | 3rd East | Won Championship |
| 1987-88 | MISL | 28-28 | 200 | 204 | .500 | 3rd East | Lost Division Semifinal |
| 1988-89 | MISL | 24-24 | 185 | 206 | .500 | 3rd MISL | Lost Semifinal |
| 1989-90 | MISL | 31-21 | 217 | 190 | .596 | 1st West | Lost Division Final |
| 1990-91 | MSL | 20-32 | 257 | 294 | .385 | 4th West | Out of Playoff |
| 1991-92 | MSL | 22-18 | 231 | 229 | .550 | 2nd MISL | Lost Final |
| 1993 | CISL | 23-5 | 230 | 150 | .821 | 1st CISL | Won Championship |
| 1994 | CISL | 24-4 | 255 | 160 | .857 | 1st East | Lost Final |
| 1995 | CISL | 18-10 | .643 | 2nd East | Lost Semifinal | ||
| 1996 | CISL | 16-12 | 186 | 167 | .571 | 3rd East | Lost Semifinal |
| 1997 | CISL | 13-15 | 165 | 160 | .464 | 4th East | Lost Quarterfinal |
| 1998 | PSA | 8-2 | .800 | 1st WISL | Won Championship | ||
| 1999 | WISL | 17-5 | 127 | 88 | .773 | 2nd WISL | Lost Final |
| 2000 | WISL | 17-7 | 153 | 107 | .708 | 2nd WISL | Lost Final |
| 2001 | WISL | 14-10 | 109 | 108 | .583 | 2nd WISL | Won Championship |
| 2002-03 | MISL II | 9-27 | 342 | 427 | .250 | 4th West | Out of Playoffs |
| 2003-04 | MISL II | 21-15 | 213 | 167 | .583 | 1st West | Lost Semifinal |
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