North Texas SC secured a 1-0 win against San Jose Earthquakes II, enhancing their performance in the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season. This victory, which took place at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, California, on July 19, 2026, marks the team's third road win, bringing their overall record to 6-6-5 with a total of 25 points.
The match's sole goal came from defender Enzo Newman in the 71st minute, marking his second goal this season. Newman has been instrumental for the team, contributing two game-winning goals. He was drafted by FC Dallas as the 11th overall selection in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft after his collegiate career at Oregon State.
Midfielder Isaiah Kaakoush made his long-awaited season debut, entering the game as a substitute in the 82nd minute following an 11-month recovery from a knee injury. Kaakoush previously played 14 matches and netted one goal for North Texas SC.
Goalkeeper Eryk Dymora matched his career high with five saves during the match, achieving his second clean sheet of the season. Dymora leads the team with a total of 40 saves this year. Following this match, North Texas SC's all-time record against San Jose Earthquakes II improved to 3-4-2.
The team is scheduled to face LAFC2 at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium on July 25 at 7:45 p.m. CT, with the game available for streaming on MLSsoccer.com and OneFootball.
