Dallas Sidekicks (1984–2004)
Dallas indoor soccer club with four titles across five leagues.
The Dallas Sidekicks were a professional indoor soccer team based in Dallas, Texas, that operated from 1984 until suspending operations after the 2003–04 season. Founded as a member of the original Major Indoor Soccer League, the team later played in four other leagues. Over 19 seasons, the Sidekicks made the playoffs 16 times and won four championships.
Quick Facts
- Club
- Dallas Sidekicks
- Nickname
- Kicks
- Founded
- January 9, 1984
- Dissolved
- 13 September 2004
- Ground
- Reunion Arena
- Capacity
- 16,626
- League
- MISL I
- CISL
- WISL
- MISL II
Facts from the source article.
Key moments
The first goal in team history, also the first powerplay goal, was scored by forward Herve Guilliod on November 2, 1984, against the Las Vegas Americans. Goals #100, #2,000, and #3,000 were all scored by all-time scoring leader Tatu. On February 13, 1989, the Sidekicks filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, one hour before the Mavericks were to file suit over a $519,000 debt from 1986.
Year-by-year
In seven seasons the Sidekicks competed in leagues without divisions, so a regular season league champion was determined before the playoffs. The 1986–87 team, known as the 'Never Say Die' season, was inducted into the Pizza Hut Park Texans Credit Union Walk of Fame. Down three games to two in the MISL Championship series against the heavily favored Tacoma Stars, the Sidekicks won the final two games 5–4 and 4–3, both in overtime and before sold-out crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dallas Sidekicks (1984–2004) founded?
Dallas Sidekicks was founded on January 9, 1984.
Where does Dallas Sidekicks (1984–2004) play its home games?
Dallas Sidekicks plays its home games at Reunion Arena.
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