FRISCO, Texas (March 31, 2025) – North Texas SC announced today the signing of FC Dallas Academy goalkeeper Nico Montoya to a two-year MLS NEXT Pro contract with a club option for 2027.
“Nico has worked tremendously hard to be where he is at. He’s a young goalkeeper with a lot of potential,” North Texas SC head coach John Gall said. “He’s brave, has safe hands and is comfortable with his feet in the build. We have a long lineage of fantastic goalkeepers coming through our academy and I’m delighted for Nico that he’s earned this opportunity as a professional. I am confident that this will be first of many contracts in his future.”
Montoya joined the U15 FC Dallas Academy in 2021. He featured in the GA Cup (2022, 2024), Dallas Cup (2023), and Liga MX Internacional (2023, 2024) for the Academy. Montoya attended North Texas SC’s preseason camp and made two appearances. He was named to the FC Dallas preseason training camp roster in Algarve, Portugal.
The Antioquia, Colombia native, was called up to the United States U17 Men’s National Team training camp in March of 2024. He obtained his American citizenship via his mother.
TRANSACTION DETAILS
Full Name: Nicolás Arango Montoya
Preferred Name: Nico Montoya
Pronunciation: mon-toe-YAH
Connect with Nico: Instagram
Position: Goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 04/07/2007 (17)
Birthplace: Antioquia, Colombia
Nationality: American and Colombian
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 187 lbs.
Last Club: FC Dallas Academy
Transaction: North Texas SC signs FC Dallas Academy goalkeeper Nico Montoya to a two-year MLS NEXT Pro contract with a club option for 2027.
