MANSFIELD, Texas (July 27, 2026) - MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, and North Texas SC announced today midfielder Edu Nys has been selected to represent MLS NEXT Pro at the 2026 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, presented by AT&T. The 2026 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge will take place Tuesday, July 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. CT at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nys will compete in the MLS All-Star Crossbar Competition, presented by Gillette.
Nys made his North Texas SC debut on March 1 against Real Monarchs including a goal scored. Since making his debut, Nys has scored nine goals and recorded eight assists in 18 matches this season. Nys scored the first hat trick of the season on March 7 against Colorado Rapids 2, and was later named MLS NEXT Pro’s Player of the Month of March. FC Dallas selected the Belgian midfielder with the 40th overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft out of the University of Illinois Chicago.
With his selection, Nys became the fourth signed player in club history to represent the club at the league-wide event, and the first outfield player for the club to represent the club at the MLS Skills Challenge. The club has had representation at the MLS All-Star week consecutively for the past three years.
In the Crossbar Challenge, players compete head-to-head by attempting to hit the crossbar from the top of the penalty area, testing their technique, speed and touch.
North Texas SC’s All-Star Week representatives
2026: Edouard Nys
2025: Isaiah Kaakoush
2024: Michael Collodi, Leonardo Orejarena
