After a thrilling penalty shootout win against the Tacoma Defiance, North Texas SC snagged their first overtime win of the season.
One rule that’s particularly unique to MLS NEXT Pro is the opportunity for an additional point in the case of a tie. After finishing regular time 1-1, the team went straight into a penalty shootout, a condition coach Pa-Modou Kah had admittedly forgotten about.
A 6-5 shootout win means the team sits with five points on the season, placing them second in the Western Conference after two games.
Assistant Coach Vikram Virk, who joined the team along with Kah in January, orchestrated the successful shootout lineup.