The Texas Outlaws were an American professional indoor soccer team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex that competed in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). Founded in 2019, the team made its debut in the MASL with the 2019–20 season. Their first season was ended early due to Coronavirus disease of 2019.[1] The Outlaws were owned by Mehrdad Moayadi, a real-estate developer in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.[2] The team was located just 32 miles from crosstown rival the Dallas Sidekicks.[3] They were coached by Tatu who spent much of his career playing for the Sidekicks.[4] Many of the players on the team were added from local tryouts that were held in Addison, Texas.[5] On June, 14, 2024, Texas Outlaws goalkeeper Eduardo "Pollo" Cortes announced on Instagram that due to an undisclosed violation of league policy, all players contracts to the team would be void; effectively ending the team.[6]
Year-by-year
| League champions
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Runners-up
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Division champions*
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Playoff berth
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| Year |
League |
Record |
GF |
GA |
Finish |
Playoffs |
Avg. attendance
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| 2019-2020 |
MASL |
7-14 |
109 |
123 |
Season suspended due to COVID-19, 7th, Western Conference |
No playoffs (COVID-19) |
2,742
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| 2020-21 & 2021-22 |
MASL |
On Hiatus
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| 2022-23
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MASL
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12-12
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124
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147
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5th, Western Conference
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Lost conference semifinals
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1,170
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| 2023-24
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MASL
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11-13
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159
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161
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4th, Western Conference
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Lost Conference Semifinal
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1,149
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Playoffs
Roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
References
- ^ Bell, Thad (March 20, 2020). "Soccer status Master List: How COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is affecting Leagues and Competions [sic]". The Blue Testament. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ "Mesquite Outlaws launch at Mesquite Arena, join MASL". Dallas News. April 15, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ "New soccer team Mesquite Outlaws will give Dallas Sidekicks some heat". CultureMap Dallas. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ "Icon Tatu Selected as Mesquite Outlaws Head Coach - Major Arena Soccer League". www.maslsoccer.com. July 22, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ Staff report (August 6, 2019). "Mesquite Outlaws holds team tryouts on Aug. 27". Star Local. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ Carrick, Buzz (June 19, 2024). "Texas Outlaws violate league policy, all players made restricted free agents". 3rd Degree. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ^ "Stats - Major Arena Soccer League".
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