Dallas Sidekicks Players

#2 Neil Cohen

Neil Cohen, 1984 photo

Position:

Midfielder

Height:

6'2"

Weight:

195

Birthday:

September 12, 1955

Birthplace:

Dallas, Texas

Citizenship:

USA

Last Club:

St. Louis Steamers

Seasons Pro:

12

Seasons with the Sidekicks:

1

 

How Did He Get Here?

Signed as a Free Agent on July 19, 1984.

 

M*A*S*H*ed

Cohen suffered a knee injury at St. Louis on December 30, 1984, and was out the remainder of the season.

 

Regular Season Statistics

Note: Personal fouls were not an offical statistic until the 1990-91 season.

with Dallas

GP

G

A

PTS

SH

PIM

F

BL

PPG

SHG

GWG

OTG

1984-85

13

0

0

0

5

4

NA

25

0

0

0

0

Dallas Totals

13

0

0

0

5

4

NA

25

0

0

0

0

 

Where Did He Go?

Cohen retired on September 24, 1985. He told the Dallas Morning News on September 25, 1985:

The team doctor (Howard Moore) said that if I continue playing, I could be risking more serious damage. I don't feel that I could compete 100 percent. Therefore, I feel the timing is right to retire...I have played 12 years, and now it is time to change directions, since I can no longer perform to my capabilities. I hope to continue working in soccer in the Dallas area in some capacity.

Cohen is currently Vice President of Operations for Speed Fulfillment and Call Center in Dallas. He also coaches for the Solar youth club in Dallas.