Match Summary
St. Louis City II defeated North Texas 3:1. The match was played in MLS Next Pro 2025. Goals were scored by M. Joyner 45′, A. Essel 49′, B. McSorley 51′, M. Kidd 90′. 8 yellow cards were shown. North Texas made 5 substitutions, St. Louis City II made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between North Texas and St. Louis City II — 4 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
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Lineups
North Texas lined up in a — formation under John Gall, while St. Louis City II deployed a — under John Christopher Hackworth.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for North Texas is 7.00, compared to 6.93 for St. Louis City 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 A. Essel (7.00), while St. Louis City II's best-rated player is W. Kuzain (6.99).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of North Texas have contributed 0 goals and 1 assists this season, led by —. St. Louis City II's starters account for 6 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by M. Perez (5G). 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 7.00, versus St. Louis City II's 11 rated 6.93. 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 87% for North Texas and 81% for St. Louis City 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 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 5 for St. Louis City 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 20.0 (youngest: A. Essel (20), oldest: A. Essel (20)), while St. Louis City II average 23.5 (youngest: M. Perez (20), oldest: W. Kuzain (27)). 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 10 league appearances each, versus 17 for St. Louis City 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.
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, North Texas have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. St. Louis City II show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
North Texas and St. Louis City II have met 2 times — North Texas won 0, St. Louis City II won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. St. Louis City II leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (0 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–3 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026