News Summary
In a tightly contested match at Choctaw Stadium, North Texas SC triumphed over Houston Dynamo 2 with a score of 2-1 despite a lengthy weather delay. The win marks North Texas SC’s fifth victory of the season, propelled by an 87th-minute goal from Diego Garcia, who notched his first goal of the season. Sam Sarver also contributed with a penalty taken in the 65th minute. The defeat marks another challenging outing for Houston Dynamo 2 as they prepare for future matches in the league.
Arlington, Texas – North Texas SC clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Houston Dynamo 2 on a match day that was significantly affected by an extended weather delay lasting 181 minutes. The match took place at the Choctaw Stadium and saw an impressive performance from North Texas SC, lifting them to a season record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, bringing their total to 18 points.
The pivotal moment of the game occurred in the 87th minute when Diego Garcia scored the game-winning goal, marking his first goal of the 2025 season. This goal also contributed to his impressive record, bringing his career total to 12 goals, including three game-winning goals for North Texas SC.
North Texas opened the scoring with a penalty by Sam Sarver in the 65th minute, his fifth goal of the season, of which three were scored from penalty kicks. The equalizer for Houston came shortly after when Stephen Annor found the net in the 74th minute, marking his second goal of the season.
Making his professional debut, goalkeeper Nico Montoya played a crucial role in securing the win for North Texas SC, recording a save and leading the team to victory. Montoya joined the team in March 2025 after rising through the ranks of the FC Dallas Academy.
notable feature of the match was Diego Garcia’s goal, which counted as the 150th regular-season goal scored by North Texas SC at Choctaw Stadium since their relocation before the start of the 2020 season. This match also marked the final season for North Texas SC at Choctaw Stadium, with plans revealed to transition to Mansfield Stadium in 2026.
Match Statistics
With this defeat, Houston Dynamo 2 dropped to a record of 5 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw for a total of 17 points. This match continued the series struggles for Houston, as they now have a 5-3-3 record against North Texas SC.
The match featured multiple key moments, including forward Jordy Burbano receiving a red card in stoppage time, which will suspend him for Houston’s next match. On the other side, Houston’s goalkeeper Pedro Cruz showcased resilience by making four saves during the match.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, Houston Dynamo 2 will face off against Austin FC II on May 30, 2025, at Parmer Field. Fans interested in following the teams can catch upcoming matches live via the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Conclusion
This thrilling encounter highlighted the competitive spirit and talent in the league, with North Texas SC proving their mettle and solidifying their position in the standings as they march towards the remainder of the season.
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- FC Dallas News: North Texas SC Earns 2-1 Texas Derby Win
- Wikipedia: North Texas SC
- Houston Dynamo FC News: Houston Dynamo 2 Fall to North Texas SC
- Google Search: Texas Derby
- FC Dallas News: North Texas SC Announces 2025 MLS Next Pro Schedule
- Google Scholar: MLS Next Pro
- Big D Soccer: North Texas SC Announces 2025 Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: North Texas SC
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