MATCH NOTES
- Malik Henry-Scott scored and assisted in his MLS NEXT Pro playoff debut
- Goalkeeper Michael Collodi registered his first playoff shutout
- Attendance: 2,397
- MLS NEXT Pro Box Score
Arlington, Texas (November 2, 2024) – North Texas SC were crowned MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference champions following a 3-0 win over St Louis CITY2 in extra time. North Texas scored three extra time goals via Anthony Ramirez, Pedrinho and Malik Henry-Scott.
A PLAYOFF DEBUT TO REMEMBER
Forward Malik Henry-Scott scored his first playoff goal in his playoff debut tonight. The FC Dallas Academy product played 22 regular season matches with NTSC and scored three goals. Henry-Scott also provided the assist for the first goal of the night.
A HISTORIC PLAYOFF RUN FOR PEDRINHO
Pedrinho’s penalty kick goal in the 108th minute of extra time moved him up to the highest goal scorer in MLS NEXT Pro playoffs for North Texas SC. Pedrinho is now tied for most goals scored in playoffs across all-competitions in club history (USL League One and MLS NEXT Pro).
RAMIREZ BREAKS THE DEADLOCK
North Texas SC midfielder Anthony Ramirez scored the first goal of the game in the 106th minute of extra time. Ramirez scored his second goal of the playoffs, his seventh overall with North Texas.
A RARE EXTRA TIME APPEARANCE FOR NORTH TEXAS
For only the second time in franchise history, North Texas SC appeared in extra time after ending regulation time 0-0. This is the first time North Texas has won in extra time and scored a record high three goals in extra time playoffs.
THE SHOT STOPPER FROM PLANO
North Texas SC goalkeeper Michael Collodi set a new playoff career-high in saves with five. His previous high was three saves in the MLS NEXT Pro quarterfinal match versus Whitecaps FC 2. This is North Texas SC’s first shutout in playoffs across all-competitions since 2019. Kyle Zobeck posted a shutout in the USL League One final versus the Greenville Triumph SC on October 19, 2019.
UP NEXT: A DATE WITH DESTINY
North Texas SC will host Philadelphia Union II in the MLS NEXT Pro cup on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30PM CT from Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The final will be available to watch on Season Pass on Apple TV and streamed on the FC Dallas App.
