Dallas Sidekicks
Team history	1983 (Founded) 1984 - 2004
Arena	Reunion Arena 1984 - 2004
Based in	Dallas, Texas
Colors	green & white (original)/purple & black (later)
Leagues	MISL I, CISL, WISL, MISL II

The Dallas Sidekicks were one of the longest operating professional soccer teams, either indoor or outdoor, 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 original 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. Dallas Sidekicks File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Reunion Arena is an indoor arena in the Reunion district of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). ... This article is about the 1978-1992 Major Indoor Soccer League. ... The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997. ... The World Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that existed from 1998 to 2001 and consisted of nine teams. ... The Major Indoor Soccer League is the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league is a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. ... An indoor soccer game in Mexico. ... Soccer redirects here. ... For other uses, see Dallas (disambiguation). ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the 1978-1992 Major Indoor Soccer League. ... The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997. ... The World Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that existed from 1998 to 2001 and consisted of nine teams. ... The Major Indoor Soccer League is the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league is a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. ... Tatu, real name Antonio Carlos Pecorari, (born February 1, 1962 in Martinique, Brazil) is a former Brazilian football (soccer) player, one of the most accomplished indoor soccer players of all time. ...

Although the team has not played since 2004, there have been published 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

Division Titles

• 1989-90 MISL Western Division
• 1993 CISL Regular Season
• 1994 CISL Eastern Division
• 1998 PSA Regular Season
• 2003-04 MISL II Western Division

Rivalry

During the MISL I days, the Sidekicks main rivales were the San Diego Sockers, Tacoma Stars, and Minnesota Strikers. During the late 1990's, a rivalry developed between the Sidekicks and Monterrey La Raza.

Head coaches

The following table shows each coach's record while with the Sidekicks. (Since some coached other Indoor Soccer teams, their overall record may differ.)

Gordon Jago (born October 22, 1932 in London, England), is a former soccer coach for the United States national soccer team in 1969 and has coached English clubs Milwall and the Queens Park Rangers (from 1970-1975). ... Tatu, real name Antonio Carlos Pecorari, (born February 1, 1962 in Martinique, Brazil) is a former Brazilian football (soccer) player, one of the most accomplished indoor soccer players of all time. ...

Retired uniform numbers

• #5 Mike Powers 1987-2001
• #8 Wes McLeod 1986-1992
• #10 Kevin Smith 1984-92, 1995-98
• #22 Doc Lawson 1985-91
• #31 Krys Sobieski 1985-91
• (Gordon Jago) Head Coach/General Manager 1984-98

Wes McLeod (born October 24, 1957 in Vancouver, Canada) is a former Canadian national soccer team player. ... Doc Lawson (born Aldophus Lawson February 11, 1958) is a former American indoor soccer player of Liberian birth. ...

Not to be forgotten