MATCH NOTES
- Nick Simmonds scores in back-to-back matches
- Diego Garcia records three goal contributions
- Caleb Swann scores second goal of the season
- Álvaro scores first professional career goal
- Attendance: 2,878
MANSFIELD, Texas (Sept. 4, 2026) — North Texas SC (8-8-9, 38 points) defeated Real Monarchs (7-14-4, 29 points) 4-1 Friday night from Texas Health Mansfield Stadium. North Texas scored four goals in the second half, its most in a single half this season.
NICK SIMMONDS STRIKES
FC Dallas forward Nick Simmonds scored his fifth goal of the season in the 48th minute. Simmonds has scored in back-to-back matches and ranks third on the team in goals this season.
GOL DIEGO GOL
FC Dallas Homegrown midfielder Diego Garcia scored the game-winning goal in the 57th minute. The club’s all-time appearance leader has recorded 13 goals and 12 assists in his professional career.
CALEB SWANN JOINS THE PARTY
FC Dallas Homegrown midfielder Caleb Swann scored his second goal of the season in the 65th minute. Swann has made 11 appearances for North Texas SC this season.
ÁLVARO SCORES FIRST PRO GOAL
FC Dallas defender Álvaro scored his first professional goal in the 83rd minute. Álvaro has made 27 appearances for North Texas SC and seven for FC Dallas. He made his first-team debut on June 14, 2025, against Sporting Kansas City.
SERIES HISTORY
With Friday’s win, North Texas SC improved its all-time record against Real Monarchs to 5-2-2.
UP NEXT
North Texas returns to Texas Health Mansfield Stadium for a two-match week against Texas rival Houston Dynamo 2. North Texas hosts Houston on Wednesday, Sept. 9, before Fan Appreciation Night, presented by 360 Wraps, on Sunday, Sept. 13. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. CT Wednesday and 7:30 p.m. CT Sunday. Both matches will stream on MLSNEXTPro.com and OneFootball.com.
