3 August 2025 at 00:45

MLS Next Pro · Season 2025
Referee: Elton Garcia

Match Summary

Colorado Rapids II defeated North Texas 4:1. The match was played in MLS Next Pro 2025. Goals were scored by A. Garcia 26′ (pen.), M. Diop 28′, A. Essel 33′ (o.g.), S. Sarver 50′, M. Diop 67′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. North Texas made 4 substitutions, Colorado Rapids II made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between North Texas and Colorado Rapids II — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

North Texas
Colorado Rapids II
Kick Off
26′
A. Garcia

Penalty

28′
M. Diop

assist: S. Flores

33′
A. Essel

Own Goal

Half Time
S. Sarver

assist: J. Torquato

50′
A. EsselA. Urzua
66′
M. MolinaJ. DuBois
66′
F. AroyamehC. Swann
66′
67′
M. Diop

assist: S. Flores

69′
J. CopelandR. Garcia
M. CissetJ. Contreras
77′
81′
M. DiopJ. Cameron
S. Sarver90+4′
90′
N. StrellnauerA. Erickson
90′
A. RosaJ. Chan Tack
Full Time

Lineups

North Texas lined up in a — formation under John Gall, while Colorado Rapids II deployed a — under Erik Bushey.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for North Texas is 7.04, compared to 6.87 for Colorado Rapids II. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. North Texas's highest-rated starter is M. Cisset (7.09), while Colorado Rapids II's best-rated player is M. Pinto (7.28).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of North Texas have contributed 1 goals and 1 assists this season, led by M. Cisset (1G). Colorado Rapids II's starters account for 5 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by M. Pinto (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

North Texas field 11 midfielders averaging 7.04, versus Colorado Rapids II's 11 rated 6.87. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 88% for North Texas and 82% for Colorado Rapids II. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

North Texas's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 for Colorado Rapids II. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of North Texas's starting XI is 20.5 (youngest: A. Essel (20), oldest: M. Cisset (21)), while Colorado Rapids II average 21.6 (youngest: N. Strellnauer (18), oldest: J. Belluz (24)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

North Texas's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 14 for Colorado Rapids II. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

North TexasPosition StrengthColorado Rapids II
7.04
Avg Rating
6.87
7.04 MID (11 v 11)6.87
1G 1A5G 5A
North Texas
57MIDN. Montoya
35MIDM. Molina
22MIDAlvaro Augusto
32MIDN. Norris
4MIDM. Cisset7.11G
3MIDG. Gall
11MIDS. Sarver
8MIDF. Aroyameh
41MIDT. Scott
6MIDA. Essel7.01A
24MIDJ. Torquato
Colorado Rapids II
51MIDZ. Campagnolo
37MIDC. Harper
36MIDA. Rosa
54MIDV. Rinaldi
44MIDJ. Belluz
53MIDS. Flores7.0
80MIDN. Strellnauer6.52A
38MIDM. Pinto7.34G1A
42MIDJ. Copeland
40MIDM. Diop
49MIDA. Garcia6.71G2A

Substitutes

34A. Urzua
36D. Baran
46I. Kaakoush
23C. Swann
26M. Luccin
1J. Harms

Substitutes

71K. Starks
67A. Erickson
48M. Senanou
56J. Chan Tack

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, North Texas have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Colorado Rapids II show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

North Texas

LWLWDD

Colorado Rapids II

DWWWWL

Head to Head

North Texas and Colorado Rapids II have met 2 times — North Texas won 0, Colorado Rapids II won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Colorado Rapids II leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (3 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.

0

North Texas

1

Drawn

1

Colorado Rapids II

Goals: 3Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (2)

19 Jun 2025Colorado Rapids II1 – 1North Texas
21 Apr 2025North Texas2 – 3Colorado Rapids II

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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