North Texas SC visits Colorado Rapids 2 on Wednedsy, June 18 from the University of Denver Soccer Stadium. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
How to Watch
The match will be available to watch on MLSNEXTPro.com and YouTube.
Match Overview
- North Texas SC Record: 6-5-2 (21 points)
- Colorado Rapids 2 Record: 7-5-2 (23 points)
- All-time Series: 3-4-3 (20 GF, 20 GA)
Part 1 of the Road Trip
North Texas SC is heading out on a six-day trip road trip, with the first stop in Denver, Colorado. John Gall’s squad will take on Colorado Rapids 2 on Wednesday night, looking to bounce back after tough loss in the last match. A win against the frontier division rival would catapult North Texas back up into third place in the Western Conference. Both teams come into the game looking to rebound after weekend losses. The matchup will be a goal fest with 40 goals coming between both clubs in the all-time series.
Milestones
This past weekend, defender Josh Torquato became the 34th player in club history to appear for both FC Dallas and North Texas SC, coming off the bench to help close out the match for the first team. Another milestone is within reach for midfielder Anthony Ramirez, who is just one appearance away from hitting 50 for North Texas SC. He currently ranks ninth all-time in club appearances and is the second-most featured player on this year’s roster.
Scouting Colorado Rapids 2
Led by head coach Erik Bushey, Colorado Rapids 2 sits third in the West with a 7-5-2 record. They’re coming off a 3-2 loss to St. Louis over the weekend. The last meeting between Colorado and North Texas, Bushey’s side snagged a winner late in the match to take all three points. Key players to keep an eye on include forward Kimani Stewart-Baynes, who leads the team in goals and midfielder Daouda Amadou, who leads in completed passes.
