North Texas SC visits Tacoma Defiance on Sunday, May 25 at 9PM CT from Starfire 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: 5-3-2 (18 points)
- Tacoma Defiance Record: 5-4-0 (15 points)
- All-time Series:1-1-3 (5 GF, 7 GA)
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Fighting Back*
North Texas SC has earned six points from losing positions this season—a testament to the playstyle and mentality instilled by head coach John Gall. A prime example of this resilience was Molina’s game-winning goal in the third minute of added time at Portland in April, followed by Garcia’s 87th-minute winner against Houston last week. Sunday night’s match will be another tough test, as North Texas faces a Tacoma side that remains unbeaten at home this season.
Looking to Close Out May Strong
North Texas is currently riding a three-game winning streak that began in late April. One of those victories came on the road in a narrow 1-0 win over Minnesota. The team has yet to drop points in May and will look to continue its strong form tomorrow night.
Tacoma Defiance
Based in Tukwila, Washington, Tacoma Defiance sits sixth in the standings with a 5-4-0 record and 15 points. The team is led by Hervé Diese, now in his second year as head coach. A key player to watch is forward Yu Tsukanome, who has already netted eight goals this season. Tacoma remains unbeaten at Starfire Stadium and will aim to continue its home dominance.
