MASL Newcomer of the Year Nominee, Blas Pérez, Re-Signs with Sidekicks

by Caitlin Reilly

Allen, Texas (September 28, 2023)- The Dallas Sidekicks have announced that MASL Newcomer of Year Nominee, Blas Pérez is re-signing with the club. This will mark Pérez’s second season with the Dallas Sidekicks. Per team and league guidelines, additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.


Despite becoming a professional soccer player in 1998 with Panamá Viejo, the 2022-23 MASL season marked Perez’s first season playing indoor soccer and he had a standout rookie season.


Pérez made his indoor soccer debut on December 10th against the Chihuahua Savage and scored two goals that night. In the February 16th game against the San Diego Sockers, Pérez scored his first hat trick of his indoor career. After that, Pérez was on a scoring streak scoring at least one goal for the next two games.


One of his most notable games this past season was on March 19th against the Milwaukee Wave where he scored two goals and had two assists. Even though, Pérez only played in 9 games, he still made an incredible impact on the team scoring 11 goals and 5 assists. With his breakout season, Pérez was a nominee for the 2022-2023 MASL Newcomer of the Year


“I’m excited to get back on the field and represent my country once again. One of my goals this season is to qualify for playoffs,” said Pérez.


Come watch Blas Pérez and the rest of the Sidekicks on December 9th at 7 PM at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center. Group tickets start as low as $15! Visit dallassidekicks.com/tickets or call the office at 469-393-0160 to learn how to bring your group for our Home Opener and Parade of Teams at halftime!


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. Follow the Sidekicks at www.dallassidekicks.com and on their social media channels:

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About the Major Arena Soccer League 

The Major Arena Soccer League represents the highest level of professional arena soccer in the world. The MASL features teams across North America, playing coast-to-coast in the United States and Mexico. The MASL is incorporated as a 501(c)6 not for profit corporation formed to promote the business and sport of arena soccer.