FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 2002
Contact: Herman Hudson
214-653-0205

SIDEKICKS OPEN TRAINING CAMP AUGUST 26

DALLAS - The Dallas Sidekicks open training camp August 26 in preparation for the 2002-03 Major Indoor Soccer League season. The Sidekicks enter camp after finishing the 2001 season with a 14-10 record and winning the World Indoor Soccer League championship. This is the Sidekicks 18th season in Dallas.

The Sidekicks begin their fifth season under player/coach Tatu. The Sidekicks have advanced to the championship in each of his first four seasons at the helm, winning the 1998 and 2001 WISL titles. This is in his 21st professional season as a player and his 18th with the Sidekicks.

The Sidekicks return 16 members of the 2001 championship roster. That includes two-time WISL goalkeeper of the year, Sagu, as well as 11th year Sidekicks' David Doyle and Nick Stavrou. Defenders Rusty Troy and Michael Powers retired following the 2001 season.

The Sidekicks open the season Saturday September 28 at 7:05 p.m. at Reunion Arena. The game will be a meeting of the champions in the first league game following the WISL and MISL merger. The 2001 WISL Champion Dallas Sidekicks host the 2002 MISL Champion Philadelphia Kixx. The Sidekicks will present their fourth championship banner before the game. The 2001 WISL banner will join the 1987, 1993, and 1998 banners in the rafters at Reunion Arena.

Preseason Tournament: The Sidekicks host the MISL Western Conference preseason tournament at Inwood Soccer Center September 14-15. The tournament is open to the public. Admission is $5 at the door. There is no pre-sale of tickets. More information is available at 214-653-0200.

Saturday, September 14, 2002
11:00am Dallas Sidekicks vs. Kansas City Comets
12:30pm Milwaukee Wave vs. San Diego Sockers

Sunday, September 15, 2002
11:00am San Diego Sockers vs. Kansas City Comets
12:30pm Dallas Sidekicks vs. Milwaukee Wave

Each game will have four 15-minute quarters with a running clock.

Training camp practices are held at Inwood Soccer Center. Players will be available immediately following the conclusion of each practice. Practices are open, so feel free to arrive anytime during the session. Some sessions will be held away from Inwood, but the players will return there after training and will be available.

Directions to Inwood Soccer Center (located near Belt Line and the Tollway): From the Tollway, proceed west on Belt Line, then take a left at Addison/Inwood Road. The facility is 4/10 of a mile south of Belt Line. There is a sign with an orange soccer ball on the right. Proceed down the short entry road and Inwood Soccer Center will be on the right.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE