After earning a red card against Colorado Rapids 2, coach Pa-Modou Kah stayed at home while North Texas traveled to Allianz field to face Minnesota United FC 2.
A close match on paper, North Texas had the chance to eliminate MNUFC2 from playoff contention while securing a spot of their own.
Through a coach-by-committee led by assistant coach Vikram Virk, North Texas would ultimately overcome Minnesota's high-pressing defense.
Early on it seemed like Minnesota’s young striking prospect Aziel Jackson would open up the scoring. In the first 10 minutes, he created a multitude of chances including a shot that forced a remarkable save by Antonio Carrera.