This Date in Dallas Sidekicks History: July 16

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Milestones

1993: The following career events happened on this date:

1. Joe Papeleo recorded his 300th career save.

2. Tatu eared his 300th assist.

R.I.P.

1991: The Kansas City Comets (original MISL) folded on this date.

2002: The new-MISL announced that the St. Louis Steamers would "sit out" the 2002-03 season. Click Here to read the Press Release announcing the decision. The Steamers would indeed return under new ownership for the 2003-04 season.

Milestones

1993: The following career events happened on this date:
- Joe Papeleo recorded his 300th career save.
- Tatu eared his 300th assist.

Team Sale Approved

1986: The MISL Board of Directors approved the sale of the Sidekicks from Don Carter to the Sidekicks I, Ltd. partnership.

Front Office Move

2003: Derrell Pitcock hired as Director of Ticket Sales.

Never Leave a Game Early

1993: Tatu scored the Game Winning Goal with 11.6 seconds left in the match.

Regular Season Games

1993: at Sidekicks 4 Los Angeles United 3
1994: at Sidekicks 9 Anaheim Splash 6
1995: Sidekicks 11 Washington Warthogs 6

Always Remember the First Time

1993: The Sidekicks played the Los Angeles United for the first time.

1994: The Anaheim Splash made their first visit to Reunion Arena. The Splash moved from Los Angeles to Anaheim after the 1993 season.

Future Opponents

1992: An indoor soccer franchise to replace the recently folded Baltimore Blast was founded on this date by Baltimore businessman TC Bill Stealey and former Blast head coach Kenny Cooper. The club was awarded membership in the National Professional Soccer League on July 20, 1992. The club announced the nickname Baltimore Spirit on July 27, 1992. The Spirit changed their name to the Baltimore Blast on June 30, 1998.