MATCH NOTES
- NTSC secures its sixth extra-point penalty shootout win, the most in the Western Conference and MLS NEXT Pro
- Attendance: 3,096
MANSFIELD, Texas (Sept. 13, 2026) — North Texas SC (8-9-10, 40 points) won the extra-point penalty shootout 4-3 after playing Houston Dynamo 2 (14-7-6, 52 points) to a 0-0 draw in regulation Sunday night at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium. North Texas converted all four of its penalty attempts, while goalkeeper Eryk Dymora saved two penalties to secure the extra point.
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MAN IN GOAL*
Goalkeeper Eryk Dymora made three saves tonight, including two in the extra-point penalty shootout, to secure two points for North Texas in the push for the playoffs. His professional career record in extra-penalty shootouts is five wins and four losses.
FIRST CHAPTER IN MANSFIELD
Tonight marked North Texas SC's final regular-season match in Mansfield, Texas. On July 4, 2026, North Texas moved into its new home at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium. Since then, the club has posted a 3-2-4 record and scored 15 goals at home
ALL EYES ON THE PLAYOFFS
North Texas SC will finish the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season with all to play for as the Mansfield side looks to reach the playoffs for a third consecutive year. Following Decision Day, the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds in each conference will face off in a single-elimination Play-in Round, with the No. 8 seed hosting. The winners will advance as the final No. 8 seeds in the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs.
THANK YOU, FANS
North Texas SC thanks its fans and the Mansfield community for their support throughout the 2026 season. The club appreciates everyone who attended matches, supported the team and helped create a strong home-field atmosphere at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium.
UP NEXT
North Texas prepares for Decision Day of the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season, heading on the road to face Colorado Rapids 2 on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. CT. The match will stream on MLSNEXTPro.com and OneFootball.com.
