FRISCO, Texas – North Texas SC hosts Earthquakes II on Friday, June 16 at 7:30PM CT at Choctaw Stadium. Here’s everything you need to know before the game.
How to WatchSunday’s game will kick off at 7:30PM CT on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Kylen Mills will be on the call for the match.
Match Overview
NTX Record: 5-5-4 (19 points – 5th in West)
SJ record: 4-5-3 (17 points – 8th in West)
NTX vs. SJ all-time: 1-1-1 (2 GF, 3 GA)
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End of the Streak
Last match’s 2-0 defeat against Portland Timbers 2 ended the unbeaten streak of North Texas SC spanning from May 7 to June 10. During this unbeaten run, North Texas scored 14 goals, with 12 of them coming at Choctaw Stadium. The run was highlighted by the emergence of young attacking players for North Texas, which included the first professional goals of Diego Pepi and Anthony Ramirez, who was named MLS Next Rising Star of Matchday 11. The club will try to bounce back from last match’s defeat to regain momentum against Earthquakes II.
Player to Watch
This season defender Henri Santos has played in all 14 games for North Texas SC, starting in 13 of them. The talented Brazilian has been a mainstay and rock for the team defensively, having played the most minutes on the team with 1199 total minutes. So far this season, Santos has compiled a 78.6% tackle success rate in addition to his 39 total clearances. The former U17 World Cup winner has not just been stout defensively but offers a passing outlet having completed 742 total passes and 65.5 passes per 90 minutes. The young defender looks to continue his strong play in the upcoming match against Earthquakes II.
Get to Know Earthquakes II
Earthquakes II enter the match on the back of a 1-1 draw with Tacoma Defiance, winning the extra point shootout 6-5. Led by head coach Dan DeGeer, the team currently sits in eighth position in the Western Conference with 17 points through 12 games. The club has been a formidable side defensively this season, posting five clean sheets in 12 games. The defense has been led by 18-year-old goalkeeper Emmanuel Ochoa who has made 21 saves in nine games. Ochoa is the second youngest player to ever sign a professional contract in Major League Soccer, after signing as a Homegrown Player with San Jose at just 14 years old.
Parking Information
There are two options for parking at Choctaw Stadium: parking lots E and L. Fans are encouraged to purchase a prepaid parking ticket as day of game parking prices vary on events happening within the district. If fans purchase a prepaid parking ticket, they are to park in Lot L. Parking lots open 90 minutes prior to kick off. For more information visit our FAQ page located here.
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased through the AXS app or in person at Choctaw Stadium. Fans can also purchase tickets online. Fans may purchase either general admission tickets for $20 or field level seats for $40.
