At 7 p.m. tonight, North Texas SC will take on the San Jose Earthquakes II.
This marks the first ever game between the two in a match that will showcase the defensive strengths of both sides. The game will also serve as the Earthquakes belated home-opener.
North Texas’s high scoring offense has so far had to compensate for a defense that’s played below expectations. This is in-spite of goalkeeper, Antonio Carrera, playing well so far, allowing 1.7 goals less than his XGA (expected goals allowed) through three games.
Although the team’s defense ranks second in the league in both interceptions and defensive duels won, they’ve yet to secure a clean sheet this season.