Defender Fabian Cruz Signs with Sidekicks Through 2027

Allen, Texas (January 16, 2025) – The Dallas Sidekicks have announced the signing of defender, Fabian Cruz through the 2027 season. The 2024-2025 MASL season marks Cruz’s debut in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and with the Sidekicks. Per team and league guidelines, additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Cruz was born on April 1, 2000, and grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Everman High School and played for FC Dallas Premier growing up.

The 2024-2025 season marks Cruz’s first professional contract but he has played in the UPSL for Villarreal NTX, led by Sidekicks defender Christian Vazquez and his two brothers. Fort Worth natives, Anthony Powell and the Romero brothers also play for Villarreal NTX during the off-season.

“Playing for the Sidekicks is important to me because I get to play professionally with some of my closest friends,” commented Cruz. “I’m very excited to join the Sidekicks.”

Cruz has been focused on running and practicing to prepare for the season. “My goal this season is to score goals and not allow any opposing players to score. With doing that, I want to make a run for the playoffs.”

The Sidekicks begin their road schedule with back-to-back games against the Chihuahua Savage on Friday and Saturday night. They’ll continue their road trip against the Harrisburg Heat and Baltimore Blast before returning to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center on Thursday, January 30 at 7 PM. Tickets are on sale now at DallasSidekicks.com/Tickets or by calling our office at 469-393-0160.

About the Dallas Sidekicks

The Dallas Sidekicks are an American professional indoor soccer team of the Major Arena Soccer League. The organization was established in 1984, is headquartered in Allen, Texas, and plays all home games at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen. Follow the Sidekicks at www.dallassidekicks.com and on their social media channels: Facebook: @gosidekicksofficial Twitter: @gosidekicks Instagram: @gosidekicksofficial

About the Major Arena Soccer League

The Major Arena Soccer League represents the highest level of professional indoor soccer in the world. The MASL features 13 teams across North America, with teams playing coast-to-coast in the United States and Mexico with players from over 30 countries worldwide.