MATCH NOTES
- Pedrinho logged his first start of the season.
- Enes Sali and Diego García each scored their second goal of the season.
- MLS NEXT Pro Box Score
Arlington, Texas (April 28, 2024) – North Texas SC (2-0-4, 13 points) and Houston Dynamo 2 (0-4-1, 1 point) played to a 2-2 draw in regulation on Sunday night at Choctaw Stadium. Michael Collodi saved Houston’s final penalty kick to help NTSC secure the extra point in the first edition of the 2024 Texas Derby.
HOT START LIVES ON
After tonight’s 2-2 draw with Houston Dynamo 2, North Texas SC continues its unbeaten run to start the season with a 2-0-4 record. John Gall is 1-0-1 when facing Houston Dynamo 2.
A SUCCESSFUL MONTH OF APRIL
North Texas SC ends the month of April with a 2-0-2 record. In four matches played, North Texas netted seven goals and conceded four goals. The club holds a 9-5-3 all-time record when playing in April since 2019.
GO DIEGO GO!
Diego García appeared on the scoresheet for the second time in 2024, doubling NTSC’s lead eight minutes into the second half. The midfielder returned to the starting lineup following an injury*.\* During the 2023 season García registered three goals and three assists in his first year as a pro.
SALI STRIKES FIRST
Midfielder Enes Sali scored the opening goal for North Texas in the ninth minute of the match. Superdraft pick Isaiah Parker crossed the ball to Sali who headed the ball to score his second goal for North Texas SC.
UP NEXT: HEADING TO THE MIDWEST
North Texas SC will kick off May visiting Sporting KC II on Sunday, May 5 at Rock Chalk Park. The match kicks off at 6PM CT and will be available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Lineups
North Texas SC — Michael Collodi; Carl Sainté (Nick Mendonca – 63’), Nico Gordon, Turner Humphrey; Herbert Endeley (Malik Henry-Scott – 63’), Diego García, Nolan Norris, Isaiah Parker; Pedrinho (Tomas Pondeca – 63’), Tarik Scott, Enes Sali (Abdoul Zanne – 81’).
Substitutes not used — Victor Darub, Malachi Molina, Alejandro Urzua, Anthony Ramirez, Diego Pepi.
Houston Dynamo 2 — Xavier Valdez; David Nguema, Obafemi Awodesu, Isaac Mwakutuya, Kieran Sargeant; Ousmane Sylla, Diego Gonzalez, Brooklyn Raines (Sebastian Rodriguez – 88’), Exon Arzu, Gabriel Segal, Ifunanyachi Achara (Stephen Annor – 77’).
Substitutes not used — Nico Hansen, Noah Bentancourt, Parker Jackson, Zeke Soto, Mattheo Dimareli, Maddox Findlay, Jahmani Bell.
Scoring Summary:
NTX: Enes Sali (Isaiah Parker) – 9’
NTX: Diego García (Tarik Scott) – 53’
HOU: Nico Gordon (own goal) – 62’
HOU: Kieran Sargeant (Diego Gonzalez) – 88’
Misconduct Summary:
NTX: Tarik Scott (caution) – 7’
NTX: Carl Sainté (caution) – 47’
NTX: Tomas Pondeca (caution) – 79’
NTX: Nolan Norris (caution) – 82’
NTX: Nico Gordon (caution) – 84’
NTX: Isaiah Parker (caution) – 87’
HOU: Exon Arzu (caution) – 90’+1’
Weather: Clear, 75°F
Attendance: 823
