Arlington, Texas (July 27, 2024) – In a thrilling match at Choctaw Stadium, North Texas SC (10-3-5, 39 points) triumphed over St Louis CITY2 (11-5-2, 36 points) with a 2-1 victory, reclaiming the number one spot in the Western Conference standings. The win marked their tenth of the season, a milestone not reached since 2022, and further extended their unbeaten home record against CITY2 to 3-0-0.
Top of the Western Conference
North Texas SC's victory was instrumental in reclaiming their position at the top of the Western Conference. The team’s consistent performance has been pivotal in maintaining their lead, showcased by their impressive season record.
Henry-Scott Scores Again
FC Dallas Homegrown player Malik Henry-Scott opened the scoring in the 16th minute, netting his second professional goal. Assisted by Daniel Baran, Henry-Scott’s goal ended a 193-minute goal drought for North Texas. His professional career has been promising, with his first goal scored earlier this month against MNUFC2.
Sali Seals the Win
Enes Sali secured the game-winning goal in the 53rd minute, his seventh of the season, tying him with Tarik Scott for the most goals on the team. Sali's performance places him fifth in the overall MLS NEXT Pro goal rankings, highlighting his crucial role in the team's success.
García's Key Contributions
Midfielder Diego García played a vital role in the win, assisting Sali’s decisive goal. This assist was García’s fifth of the season, tying him for the team lead with Pedrinho. García’s contributions also earned him a spot in the NTSC history books, tying for tenth place in all-time games played.
Academy Debuts
The match saw FC Dallas Academy products Jaidyn Contreras and Landon Hickam making their professional debuts in the 80th minute. Academy players have accumulated 13 appearances and 373 minutes played in 2024, with Contreras and Hickam becoming the 23rd and 24th academy players to debut in MLS NEXT Pro for North Texas SC.
Up Next: Texas Showdown
North Texas SC looks forward to their next match, continuing their campaign down I-35 for a highly anticipated Texas showdown. The team’s recent performance sets a promising tone for the remainder of the season as they strive to maintain their top position in the Western Conference.
Attendance: 1,696
