FRISCO, Texas (June 27, 2025) – MLS NEXT Pro and Liga BBVA Expansión MX today announced the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Invitational will feature North Texas SC facing Club Deportivo Tapatío. The match will be played at Toyota Stadium on Saturday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. CT and available to watch for free on MLSNEXTPro.com. Tickets will be available to purchase at ntsctix.com.
The 2025 MLS NEXT Pro invitational features the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Champion and the 2024-25 Liga BBVA Expansión MX Campeón de Campeones winner.
“We’re incredibly proud and honored to represent MLS NEXT Pro in this champions showdown, and doing so at Toyota Stadium makes it even more special,” said Matt Denny, “Facing international competition is great for our players and staff, especially against a club like Tapatío which is one of the best in its league. We’re excited to showcase the talent, passion, and identity of North Texas SC in front of our fans and on an international stage.”
North Texas SC won the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Champions on Nov. 9, 2024, at Toyota Stadium, completing a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Philadelphia Union II. North Texas became the first club in league history to finish undefeated at home in both the regular season and playoffs. The match against Tapatío marks North Texas SC’s first full 90-minute international competitive match. NTSC played a 45-minute exhibition against Spanish side Sevilla Fútbol Club on July 17, 2019.
“Competing against high-level international opponents is great for MLS NEXT Pro clubs and we’re happy for our reigning champion, North Texas SC, to have the chance to face the best of Liga Expansión MX,” said Ali Curtis, SVP of Sporting Development – MLS. “We know the two clubs will challenge each other on the field, which is not only good for player development, but the game will also be entertaining for fans to watch.”
Club Deportivo Tapatío claimed the 2024 Liga BBVA Expansión MX Apertura title with a 5-3 aggregate win over Celaya. The team also secured the 2024-25 Campeón de Campeones defeating Leones Negros UdeG 3-1 on aggregate in the annual match between the Apertura and Clausura champions.
