MATCH NOTES
- Tarik Scott scored his ninth goal of the campaign
- Michael Collodi registered eight saves setting a new career high
- Enes Sali registered game-winning assist
- MLS NEXT Pro Box Score
Burnaby, British Columbia (September 8, 2024) – North Texas SC (13-4-7, 51 points) defeats Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (9-9-6, 36 points) 1-0 thanks to a Tarik Scott goal in the first half on Sunday night from Swangard Stadium.
SALI TO SCOTT
Forward Tarik Scott scored his ninth goal of the season from an Enes Sali assist in the 11th minute. Scott ranks first in goals scored for North Texas this season and moves into fourth all-time in club history (11).
CAPTAIN COLLODI
Goalkeeper Michael Collodi sported the captain armband in tonight’s matchup. Collodi registered eight saves, setting a new career high and a clean sheet. Collodi continues his historic rookie season, being one of three goalkeepers to have 10+ wins all-time in club history.
A HISTORIC 2024 SEASON
North Texas SC improves their record to 13-4-7 and remain the number one team in all of MLS NEXT Pro and is the first team to obtain 51 points in the standings this season. North Texas now ties its franchise best in wins (13 in 2022) in a single-season in MLS NEXT Pro.
SERIES HISTORY
With today’s result, North Texas SC holds a 3-2-1 record over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 since entering MLS NEXT Pro play in 2022, with two of the three wins obtained on Canadian soil.
UP NEXT: THE ROAD-TRIP CONTINUES IN CALIFORNIA
North Texas SC heads to California to take on Ventura County FC on Wednesday, September 11. The match kicks off at 9PM CT from William Rolland Stadium and will be available to watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
