MATCH NOTES
- Tarik Scott scored his eighth goal of the season, Tomas Pondeca scored his first goal of the season
- Pedrinho scored his first brace for North Texas SC
- NTSC remains sole leader in the Western conference standings
- Attendance: 732
- MLS NEXT Pro Box Score
Arlington, Texas (August 17, 2024) – North Texas SC (12-3-6, 46 points) defeats Houston Dynamo 2 (6-9-6, 24 points) 4-1 to obtain their first Texas Derby win at home. North Texas remains undefeated at home with tonight’s win.
TARIK STRIKES FIRST
Forward Tarik Scott scored his eighth goal of the season in the ninth minute. Scott is tied-eighth in goals in MLS NEXT Pro. Scott’s goal was also NTSC’s fourth-fastest goal scored this season.
CAPTAIN COLLODI
For the third time this season, goalkeeper Michael Collodi donned the captains armband in tonight’s matchup. Collodi collected his ninth win and assisted Scott’s goal for his second assist of the year.
O PODER DO PEDRINHO
Midfielder Pedrinho netted his seventh and eighth goal of the season for his first professional brace. Pedrinho is tied with teammate Tarik Scott for most goals scored for North Texas. Pedrinho has scored in back-to-back games.
FIRST, FIRST, FIRST
North Texas sits atop of the MLS NEXT Pro table with 46 points and remains first in the Western Conference. North Texas also claimed its first home win against Dynamo 2 and its first regulation win over Dynamo 2 since September of 2023.
TOMMY P JOINS THE PARTY
Midfielder Tomas Pondeca added an insurance goal in the fifth minute of added time in the second half following an assist from Abdoul Zanne. North Texas now has 13 different goal scorers following Pondeca’s first goal this season. North Texas has scored 4 or more goals in three matches this year.
UP NEXT: HEADING TO THE GATEWAY OF THE WEST
North Texas SC visits St Louis CITY2 on Sunday, August 25 to close out the month. The match kicks off at 6PM CT from CITYPARK and will be available to watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
