MATCH NOTES
- Forward Sam Sedeh made his professional debut in the 62nd minute.
- Midfielder Aaron Essel scored his second goal of the season.
- Attendance: 784
- MLS NEXT Pro Box Score
- Photos from tonight’s match (Please credit North Texas SC)
ARLINGTON, Texas (Sept. 6, 2025) – North Texas SC (9-10-5, 36 points) tied 1-1 with Ventura Country FC (10-8-6, 38 points) in regulation, before winning the extra point shootout 5-4 at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday night. Aaron Essel scored the lone goal for North Texas SC.
AARON ESSEL TO THE RESCUE
Midfielder Aaron Essel scored his second goal of the season in the first minute of added time in the second half. The Ghanaian international also converted his penalty kick in the extra point shootout.
WELCOME TO NORTH TEXAS SAM SEDEH
North Texas SC forward Sam Sedeh made his professional debut in the 62’ minute of the match. Sedeh signed with the club in April 2025, and is the 31st FC Dallas Academy alum to make their debut in MLS Next Pro.
SERIES HISTORY
With tonight’s result, North Texas holds an 4-0-1 record when facing Ventura County FC. This was the first meeting between both teams at Choctaw Stadium since June 4, 2023, with North Texas winning 3-0.
EXTRA-TIME POINTS
North Texas SC is now 4-1 in extra penalty shootouts this season, winning four additional points.
