North Texas SC Wins Extra Point Shootout after 2-2 Draw with Timbers2

Edu Nys scores league-leading sixth goal, Eryk Dymora makes five saves in goal, and Ian Charles makes season debut.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:09pm by

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a North Texas SC soccer match, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, red, and white colors capturing the dynamic action on the field.North Texas SC's resilience and composure under pressure are on full display as they secure a crucial extra point shootout victory.Portland Today

North Texas SC (2-2-3, 11 points) drew 2-2 with Portland Timbers2 (2-1-3, 10 points) in regulation, but won the extra penalty shootout 5-0 to secure two points. Midfielder Edu Nys scored his sixth goal of the season, while goalkeeper Eryk Dymora made five saves, including one in the shootout. Defender Ian Charles made his season debut for North Texas.

Why it matters

This result keeps North Texas SC in the hunt for the MLS NEXT Pro playoff spots, as they continue to battle for position in the Western Conference. The team's ability to win a shootout after a draw demonstrates their resilience and composure under pressure.

The details

North Texas SC took the lead in the 82nd minute when Edu Nys scored his league-leading sixth goal of the season, assisted by Natty James. However, Portland Timbers2 equalized late to make it 2-2 at the end of regulation. In the extra penalty shootout, North Texas went a perfect 5-for-5, while goalkeeper Eryk Dymora made a save to secure the win.

  • The match was played on April 19, 2026.
  • Edu Nys scored his sixth goal of the season in the 82nd minute.
  • Eryk Dymora made five saves in the match, including one in the penalty shootout.

The players

Edu Nys

A midfielder for North Texas SC who leads the MLS NEXT Pro in goals scored this season.

Eryk Dymora

The goalkeeper for North Texas SC who made five saves in the match, including one in the penalty shootout, to secure the win.

Ian Charles

A defender for North Texas SC who made his season debut in the 74th minute of the match after recovering from a knee injury.

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What’s next

North Texas SC will next face MNUFC2 at Allianz Field on April 26, 2026.

The takeaway

North Texas SC's ability to win a penalty shootout after a draw demonstrates their resilience and composure under pressure, keeping them in the hunt for the MLS NEXT Pro playoff spots in the Western Conference.