ALLEN – One of the most popular players in Mavericks history is branching into a new sport.
Former standout Eduardo Najera has purchased a stake in the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major Arena Soccer League. It’s a reunion for Najera with the sport that he grew up loving before a summertime growth spurt steered him into basketball.
The Sidekicks began operations in 1984 and after an eight-year hiatus returned in 2012. They play at Allen Event Center.
Najera has spent his recent years as part owner, coach and/or executive of the Texas Legends of the NBA’s G League.