North Texas SC Defeats Sporting KC II 4-1

Forward Natty James scores first two goals for the club

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:11am

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North Texas SC earned a 4-1 victory over Sporting KC II on Saturday night, with forward Natty James scoring his first two goals for the club. Midfielder Edu Nys also scored his fifth goal of the season, while teammate Timothy Ospina netted his first for the club.

Why it matters

The win helps North Texas SC, the developmental team of MLS club FC Dallas, continue its strong start to the MLS NEXT Pro season. The team's young players are showcasing their talent and potential, which could lead to future opportunities with the senior FC Dallas squad.

The details

North Texas SC scored three goals in a nine-minute span in the first half, with James netting in the 35th and 45th minutes. Nys and Ospina also found the back of the net for the visiting side. North Texas SC will host Sporting KC II in a rematch on April 10 at Choctaw Stadium.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • North Texas SC will host Sporting KC II in a rematch on April 10, 2026.

The players

Natty James

A 21-year-old forward who signed for North Texas SC in January 2026 and made his debut against Real Monarchs on March 1, recording an assist. He has earned 23 caps for the Trinidad and Tobago national team and scored six times for the Soca Warriors.

Edu Nys

A Belgian midfielder who was selected 40th overall in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas before signing for North Texas SC. He scored on his debut against Real Monarchs and registered a hat trick in his second MLS NEXT Pro match against Colorado Rapids 2 on March 7.

Timothy Ospina

A midfielder who scored his first goal for North Texas SC in the match against Sporting KC II.

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What they’re saying

“North Texas SC earned a 4-1 victory over Sporting KC II after scoring three goals over a nine-minute span Saturday night at Swope Soccer Village.”

— North Texas SC PR

What’s next

North Texas SC will host Sporting KC II in a rematch on April 10, 2026 at Choctaw Stadium. The match kicks off at 7:30pm CT and will be available to watch on MLSNEXTPro.com and Onefootball.

The takeaway

North Texas SC's young players are continuing to impress, with forward Natty James and midfielder Edu Nys leading the way. The team's strong start to the MLS NEXT Pro season could lead to future opportunities for these players with the senior FC Dallas squad.