MATCH NOTES
- Anthony Ramirez scored the first goal of the 2025 season.
- Sam Sarver recorded his first professional brace
- Attendance: 932
- MLS NEXT Pro Box Score
ARLINGTON, Texas (March 14, 2025) – North Texas SC (1-1-0, 3 points) defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (0-1-1, 2 points) 3-2 on Friday night at Choctaw Stadium.
ANTHONY GETS THE FIRST GOAL OF 2025
Midfielder Anthony Ramirez scored North Texas SC’s first goal of 2025, curling a one-time, left-footed shot inside the back post to beat the goalkeeper. Ramirez now has nine career goals for North Texas SC.
O CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
Captain Sam Sarver scored his first professional brace and club goals in the match. Sarver was named club captain for the 2025 season. The former Hoosier signed with NTSC on Jan. 29 and was drafted 41st overall in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas.
WELCOME TO NORTH TEXAS SC
North Texas SC defender James Bulkeley and FC Dallas Academy defender Michael Cortallesa made their club debut tonight. Bulkeley signed with NTSC on Jan. 31, 2025, from Gulf United FC. Cortallesa becomes the 29th player to make their professional debut in MLS NEXT Pro.
A LEADER BETWEEN THE STICKS
Goalkeeper Michael Collodi made four saves in his 18th MLS NEXT Pro career win, ranking second all-time in club history. Collodi helped North Texas win the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Cup for the first time in club history.
