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.
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
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
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.)
| Year |
Coach |
Record |
Notable Wins |
| 1984-1989 1991-1997 |
Gordon Jago |
(263-230) with the playoff |
2 Championship victories in the MISL 1986-87 Season and 1993 Season in the CISL |
|
| 1989-1991 |
Billy Phillips |
(58-57) with the playoff |
1 MISL Western Division Title 1989-90 Season |
|
| 1998-2004 |
Tatu |
(70-56) with the playoff |
2 Championship victories 1998 Season and 2001 Season in the WISL |
|
Retired 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
Not to be forgotten
Tatu
Manny Andruszewski (1984-85) 23 apps 0 goals
Alan Balthrop
(team historian)
Don Carter (original team owner & founder)
Billy Caskey (1985-86) 42 games 26 goals [1]
Charlie Cooke (footballer) (1985) Player/Assistant Manager
Eric Dade
David Doyle
Frank Filo
Howard Gayle (1986-87)
Humble Billy Hayes (public address announcer)
Norm Hitzges
(television/radio play-by-play announcer)
DJ Horvath
Godfrey
Ingram (1988-89) 39 apps 32 goals
Mark Karpun
Steve Kinsey (1989-90)
Martin Nash
Mark
Nickeas (1984-85)
Joe
Papaleo
Stephen Parker
(athletic trainer)
Billy Phillips
Mike
Powers
Ed Radwanski
Shaun Ray
Sagu
Patrick Shamu
Kevin Smith (1984-93: 1995-98) 454
apps 155 goals
Nick Stavrou
Rusty Troy
David
Stride (1985-88) 117 apps 13 goals
Terry Woodberry
Arenas
Year-by-year
| Year |
League |
Reg. Season |
GF |
GA |
Pct |
Finish |
Playoffs |
Owner(s) |
Attendance Average |
| 1984-85 |
MISL |
12-36 |
194 |
286 |
.250 |
7th West |
Out of Playoffs |
Donald Carter |
4,969 |
| 1985-86 |
MISL |
25-23 |
220 |
231 |
.521 |
3rd East |
Lost Quarterfinal |
Donald Carter |
6,654 |
| 1986-87 |
MISL |
28-24 |
209 |
197 |
.538 |
3rd East |
Won Championship |
Stan Finney, Jan Rogers, Joe Shea |
8,637 |
| 1987-88 |
MISL |
28-28 |
200 |
204 |
.500 |
3rd East |
Lost Division Semifinal |
Stan Finney, Jan Rogers, Joe Shea |
9,878 |
| 1988-89 |
MISL |
24-24 |
185 |
206 |
.500 |
3rd MISL |
Lost Semifinal |
Stan Finney, Jan Rogers, Joe Shea |
8,567 |
| 1989-90 |
MISL |
31-21 |
217 |
190 |
.596 |
1st West |
Lost Division Final |
David Pascal |
9,004 |
| 1990-91 |
MSL |
20-32 |
257 |
294 |
.385 |
4th West |
Out of Playoffs |
Phill Cobb |
6,920 |
| 1991-92 |
MSL |
22-18 |
231 |
229 |
.550 |
2nd MISL |
Lost Final |
Donald Carter |
7,003 |
| 1993 |
CISL |
23-5 |
230 |
150 |
.821 |
1st CISL |
Won Championship |
Donald Carter |
5,800 |
| 1994 |
CISL |
24-4 |
255 |
160 |
.857 |
1st East |
Lost Final |
Donald Carter |
7,310 |
| 1995 |
CISL |
18-10 |
N/A |
N/A |
.643 |
2nd East |
Lost Semifinal |
Donald Carter |
9,380 |
| 1996 |
CISL |
16-12 |
186 |
167 |
.571 |
3rd East |
Lost Semifinal |
Sonny Willams, Donald Carter |
9,202 |
| 1997 |
CISL |
13-15 |
165 |
160 |
.464 |
4th East |
Lost Quarterfinal |
Sonny Willams, Donald Carter |
9,212 |
| 1998 |
PSA |
8-2 |
N/A |
N/A |
.800 |
1st WISL |
Won Championship |
Sonny Willams, Donald Carter |
9,167 |
| 1999 |
WISL |
17-5 |
127 |
88 |
.773 |
2nd WISL |
Lost Final |
Sonny Willams, Donald Carter |
8,860 |
| 2000 |
WISL |
17-7 |
153 |
107 |
.708 |
2nd WISL |
Lost Final |
Sonny Willams, Donald Carter |
7,482 |
| 2001 |
WISL |
14-10 |
109 |
108 |
.583 |
2nd WISL |
Won Championship |
Sonny Willams, Donald Carter |
8,640 |
| 2002-03 |
MISL II |
9-27 |
342 |
427 |
.250 |
4th West |
Out of Playoffs |
Sonny Willams |
7,851 |
| 2003-04 |
MISL II |
21-15 |
213 |
167 |
.583 |
1st West |
Lost Semifinal |
Sonny Willams |
5,756 |
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