2003-04
Mickey Mouse had become aware of Kim Possible's existence as early as 2003 as the "Foremost Teen Crime Fighter's" exploits had become widely known, thus, becoming more popular around the Disney community. But Mickey was reluctant to recruit her to his team at that time because of, one, her age and maturity, and two, finding an available slot for her that matched her abilities. However, just because Mickey didn't had an available slot for her at that time didn't mean he was disinterested in her. On the contrary, he knew the teen might someday be joining the team. It wasn't so much a matter of if; it was a matter of when. To this end, he had her scouted, hiring an organization called the Global Justice Network (not to be confused with the Justice League of America) to get the scoop on Kim. To do this, the services of an agent by the name of Will Du (about Kim's age) were utilized. He then accompanied her on some of her cases. Du filled a double role; he would not only spy for his agency, he would also relay scouting information back to Disney. While this was going on, Disney player representatives interviewed some of Kim teachers and her cheerleading coach. Kim, however, was not aware that she was being scouted.
Mickey Mouse wasn't the only one who wondered if Kim Possible was ever going to join the team. Kim, herself, often wondered the same thing. She often watched the Disney All-Stars play on TV and once was overheard to have quipped, "Gee, I'd really like to be playing on that field right now." As it turned out, neither would have all that long to wait.