Thursday, June 11, 2009
Video: Tribute soccer match Saturday features big names from Dallas’ past
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While most in the area probably wouldn't realize it, professional soccer in Dallas extends back to the late 1960s with the Dallas Tornado. At various points through its tenure, the Tornado called the Cotton Bowl, Ownby Stadium, and even Texas Stadium home. When the club dissolved in 1981, professional soccer moved indoors with the Dallas Sidekicks. One of the longest operating pro teams in the United States, indoor or outdoor, the Sidekicks won four national championships in 21 years. Playing all but one home game in Reunion Arena, it, too, eventually disbanded in 2004.
The Dallas Burn, now FC Dallas, began in 1996 as one of the MLS' founding franchises and, like the Tornado, called the Cotton Bowl home before building and moving to Pizza Hut Park.
This Saturday players representing all of those teams will meet on the pitch for the Dallas Soccer Tribute Match. Set to kick off at 5:15 p.m., it precedes the FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo match at 7:30 p.m.
Bobby Rhine discusses Dallas Soccer Tribute Match
Former professionals confirmed to participate in Saturday's match
Dallas Tornado
Freddy Garcia
Dick Hall
David James
Bobby Moffat
Rudy Pena
Teodoro Santana
Zequinha
Dallas Sidekicks
David Doyle
Brad Flanagan
Paul Hason
Chris Hayden
Brian Hooten
David Hudgell
Curtis Partain
Giampaolo Pedroso
Wilco Ravestijn
Shawn Ray
Dev Reeves
Chris Ring
Patrick Shamu
Tatu
Terry Woodberry
Dallas Burn / FC Dallas
Matt Behncke
Carl Bussey
Chad Deering
Richard Farrer
Jorge Flores
Steve Jolley
Antonio “Chivas” Martinez
Oscar Pareja
Brandon Pollard
Ed Puskarich
Bobby Rhine
Jorge “Zarco” Rodriguez
Phil Salyer
Jordan Stone
Honorary Coaches
Bob Sturm
Dan McDowell
Donovan Lewis
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Russ Vandeveerdonk Verified
WOW, this is a great story, brings back many, many memories. I did also go to PC Cobb Stadium back in the day, circa 1969-1971. Thanks Peg News for the memories and always the GREAT old pictures!!
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Erin Rice Verified
Russ, for some more cool NASL and Dallas Tornado stories and photos, check out nasljerseys.com. The guys collects and sells the old jerseys, but also provides a wealth of information about the clubs and the history of the organization.
I'd love to figure out a way to repost some of his things on this site, but many of the photos are copyrighted works from other publications.
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