North Texas SC visits Sporting KC II on Friday, July 18 from Children’s Mercy Victory Field to close out league play in July. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
How to Watch
The match will be available to watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Match Overview
- North Texas SC Record: 7-7-3 (26 points)
- Sporting KC II Record: 0-11-4 (5 points)
- All-time Series: 4-2-3 (17 GF, 11 GA)
Scoring First
Scoring first has been a major key to success for North Texas SC this season. When NTSC finds the back of the net first, the team holds a strong 6-2-1 record. Getting off to a quick start will be important tonight as they look to grab their second win of the month against an SKC II side still chasing its first victory of the year.
Closing out July
Tonight marks NTSC’s final league match of July. The team has one more challenge this month an international clash against C.D. Tapatío next Saturday. North Texas will look to close out league play on a high note and keep its place in the top four of the Western Conference.
Sporting KC II
The hosts come into this one off a 3-1 loss to The Town FC. Coached by Istvan Urbanyi, SKC II currently sits 14th in the West with a 0-11-4 record. The last time these two teams met, it ended in a hard-fought 3-3 draw, with SKC II taking the extra point in the shootout.